obituaries
Recent obituaries in Cumberland County, Richland County, Jasper County, Effingham County, and the surrounding areas in Illinois.
The obituaries in the Cumberland County, Richland County, Jasper County, Effingham County, and the surrounding areas in Illinois area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity that shape our region’s history and identity.
Verna 'Fern' (Walker) Stanfield
Mar 13, 2021
Verna 'Fern' (Walker) Stanfield, 86 of Noble, passed away at 3:45 AM on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her residence.
Fern was born on July 14, 1934 in Seminole, OK the daughter of James Harvey and Ella Mae (Ellis) Walker. She was married to Leo Pearcy Stanfield on April 12, 1957 in Olney. ...
Larry "Page" Leon Goeckner
Mar 13, 2021
Larry Leon "Page" Goeckner, age 80
April 2, 1940– March 13, 2021
Larry Leon "Page" Goeckner, age 80, of Bishop Creek, Illinois, passed away at 2:41 PM - Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois, with his loved ones by his side.
...Gary Lee Scurlock
Mar 9, 2021
Gary Lee Scurlock, age 77
January 18, 1944 – March 9, 2021
Gary Lee Scurlock, age 77 of Oblong, Illinois, passed away at home Tuesday, March 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services celebrating Gary's life will be held at...
Joseph "Joe" Hays Wirth
Mar 6, 2021
Joseph Hays "Joe" Wirth, age 71
August 9, 1949– March 6, 2021
Joseph Hays "Joe" Wirth age 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:18 PM – Saturday, March 6, 2021, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
A service celebrating...
Joyce Fasnacht
Mar 4, 2021
Joyce F. Fasnacht, 89, of Urbana, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at her home.
Services celebrating Joyce's life will be held at 11:00 AM - Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Ron Mulvey officiating. Burial will...
Virginia "Ginny" Diane Degand
Mar 1, 2021
Virginia Diane "Ginny" Degand, age 57
November 20, 1963 – March 1, 2021
Virginia Diane "Ginny" Degand, age 57, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 AM – Monday, March 1, 2021, at her home.
Private family services...
Thomas "Tom" Ray Shamhart
Feb 22, 2021
Thomas Ray "Tom" Shamhart, age 65
December 4, 1955 – February 22, 2021
Thomas Ray "Tom" Shamhart, age 65, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:06 PM – Monday, February 22, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services...
Betty Lou Utley
Feb 21, 2021
Betty Lou Utley, age 82
September 22, 1938 – February 21, 2021
Betty Lou Utley, age 82, of Bethany, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:12 PM – Sunday, February 21, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be...
Robert "Rob" Eugene Bennett
Feb 21, 2021
Robert Eugene "Rob" Bennett, age 67
January 9, 1954 – February 21, 2021
Robert Eugene "Rob" Bennett, age 67, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:07 PM – Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Private family services...
Lyle Irven Blake
Feb 12, 2021
Lyle Irven Blake, age 67
June 2, 1953 – February 12, 2021
Lyle Irven Blake age 67, of Yale, Illinois, passed away at 3:21 PM – Friday, February 12, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services celebrating Lyle's life will...
William "Bill" James Frichtl
Feb 11, 2021
William James Frichtl, age 72
November 17, 1948 – February 11, 2021
William James Frichtl, age 72, of Greenville, South Carolina, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:15 AM Thursday, February 11, 2021.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...
Johnnie Dexter Edgington
Feb 11, 2021
Johnnie Dexter Edgington, 77 of Calhoun, passed away at 4:39 AM on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Celebration of Life service will be at 4 PM on Saturday, March 6th at Calhoun Christian Church in Calhoun. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Johnnie was born on...
Ralph Eugene Murphy
Feb 10, 2021
Ralph Eugene "Gene" Murphy, age 79
April 29, 1941 – February 10, 2021
Ralph Eugene Murphy, age 79, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 PM – Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.
Private family services will be...
Deborah L. Lester
Feb 5, 2021
Deborah L. Lester, age 44
November 18, 1976 – February 5, 2021
Deborah L. Lester age 44, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:47 PM – Friday, February 5, 2021, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Private family services will be held...
Marilyn M. Pickens
Feb 1, 2021
Marilyn M. Pickens, age 89
August 2, 1931 – February 1, 2021
Marilyn M. Pickens age 89, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:48 AM – Monday, February 1, 2021, at her home.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, February...
Norbert J. Probst
Feb 1, 2021
Norbert Joseph "Bert" Probst, age 89
June 2, 1931 – February 1, 2021
Norbert Joseph "Bert" Probst age 89, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 11:15 PM – Monday, February 1, 2021, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Mass of Christian...
Ruth (Stanford) Goins
Jan 31, 2021
RUTH STANFORD GOINS
MARCH 27, 1934 – JANUARY 31, 2021
Ruth Stanford Goins, age 86, passed away at 7:24 AM - Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the Rosiclare Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Rosiclare, Illinois
Funeral services celebrating Ruth's life will be...
Richard Woodrow Mitchell
Jan 28, 2021
Richard Woodrow Mitchell, age 76
March 24, 1944 – January 28, 2021
Richard Woodrow Mitchell age 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:15 AM – Thursday, January 28, 2021, went home to be with his Lord.
Funeral Service for Richard will be held...
Mayor Jon Arthur Simmons
Jan 27, 2021
Mayor Jon Arthur Simmons
June 15, 1941- January 27, 2021
Mayor Jon Arthur Simmons, age 79 years, of Vienna, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 AM - Wednesday January 27, 2021, at his home.
Funeral services celebrating the life of Jon will be held at 11:00AM...
Charles Lewis Finney
Jan 27, 2021
Charles Lewis Finney, age 92
November 2, 1928 – January 27, 2021
Charles Lewis Finney, age 92, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 4:25 AM – Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at HSHS ST. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Private graveside services will be...
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