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

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

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.

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Gary Lee Scurlock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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