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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.

Mary K (Yates) Rotramel

Mary K (Yates) Rotramel

Dec 21, 2020

Mary K. (Yates) Rotramel, age 72 of Olney, passed away at 7:40 PM on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Private graveside service for family and close friends will be at 10 AM on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at United Methodist Cemetery in West Salem. Pastor Gary Pearce will be officiating.

Mary...

Larry Eugene Shew

Larry Eugene Shew

Dec 19, 2020

Larry Eugene Shew, age 78

September 10, 1942 – December 19, 2020

Larry Eugene Shew, age 78, of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 2:26 PM – Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Private family services...

Leola Marie Ginder

Leola Marie Ginder

Dec 16, 2020

Leola Marie Ginder, age 91

July 08, 1929 – December 16, 2020

Leola Marie Ginder, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:05 PM – Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Leola's life...

Christine Elizabeth Frichtl

Christine Elizabeth Frichtl

Dec 15, 2020

Christine Elizabeth Frichtl, age 83

December 24, 1936 – December 15, 2020

Christine Elizabeth Frichtl, age 83, of Champaign, Illinois, passed away at 10:50 PM – Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at University Rehabilitation Center of Champaign-Urbana.

A Mass celebrating Christine's life will be...

James Douglas Leffler

James Douglas Leffler

Dec 13, 2020

James Douglas Leffler, age 75

February 22, 1945 – December 13, 2020

James Douglas Leffler, age 75, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:41 AM – Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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Louise Alberta (Cochran) Parrott

Louise Alberta (Cochran) Parrott

Dec 12, 2020

Louise Alberta (Cochran) Parrott, age 85 of Olney, passed away at 8:45 PM on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Private family service will be at 1 PM on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Graveside service open to the public will be at 1:45...

Bernice M. Bolander

Bernice M. Bolander

Dec 12, 2020

Bernice M. Bolander, age 91

October 10, 1929 – December 12, 2020

Bernice M. Bolander, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:25 PM – Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Private Mass...

Alma J (Allen) Tovo

Alma J (Allen) Tovo

Dec 12, 2020

Alma J. (Allen) Tovo, age 81 of Olney, passed away at 2:00 AM on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Public visitation be from 1-2 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Private graveside service will be at 2:30 PM at Dundas Cemetery in...

Robert L Boyer

Robert L Boyer

Dec 10, 2020

Robert L. Boyer, age 90 of Olney, passed away at 7:45 AM on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney.

No services are being planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded. Thrasher Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Robert was born on July 10, 1930 in Chicago the...

Dorris Deneen Brackett

Dorris Deneen Brackett

Dec 8, 2020

Dorris Deneen Brackett, age 77

January 24, 1943 – December 8, 2020

Dorris Deneen Brackett, age 77, of Bogota, Illinois, passed away at 6:39 AM – Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Graveside services will be...

Mildred Ilene Blake

Mildred Ilene Blake

Dec 7, 2020

Mildred Ilene Blake, age 91

May 18, 1929 – December 7, 2020

Mildred Ilene Blake, age 91, of Yale, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 AM – Sunday, December 7, 2020, at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Casey, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at...

Patricia Beryl Way

Patricia Beryl Way

Dec 6, 2020

Patricia Beryl "Pat" Way, age 93

March 25, 1927 – December 6, 2020

Patricia Beryl "Pat" Way, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:05 PM – Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will...

Henrietta Wilhemina Ryan

Henrietta Wilhemina Ryan

Dec 5, 2020

Henrietta Wilhemina Ryan, age 97

April 17, 1923 – December 5, 2020

Henrietta Wilhemina Ryan, 97, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, left her mortal life and entered the Glorious Kingdom of our Lord on December 5, 2020.  Though a strong woman, she was unable...

Johnie 'John' Wayne Thomas

Johnie 'John' Wayne Thomas

Dec 5, 2020

Johnie 'John' Wayne Thomas, age 73 of Olney, passed away at 12:25 PM on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his residence in Olney.

Visitation will be from 4-6 PM on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Christian Church of Olney. Funeral service will be at 6 PM at Christian Church of Olney. Pastor Ben Strode will be officiating....

Freda Ruth Weddell

Freda Ruth Weddell

Dec 3, 2020

Freda Ruth Weddell, age 101

October 28, 1919 – December 3, 2020

Freda Ruth Weddell, age 101, of Yale, Illinois, passed away at 5:25 PM – Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Casey, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Freda's...

John Fritz Thomann

John Fritz Thomann

Dec 2, 2020

John F (Fritz) Thomann, age 99 of Noble, passed away at 10:02 PM on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Fritz was born on November 4, 1921, in Clay County, the son of Frank and Carrie (Schnautz) Thomann. He was the 6th of 7 children and was born in his parent's...

Kenneth David Keach

Kenneth David Keach

Dec 2, 2020

Kenneth David Keach, age85

August14, 1935– December2, 2020

Kenneth David Keach, age 85,of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 12:30PM – Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Cumberland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are...

Theresa Mae Meinhart

Theresa Mae Meinhart

Nov 30, 2020

Theresa Mae (Meyer) Meinhart, age 89

November 9, 1931 – November 30, 2020

Theresa Mae (Meyer) Meinhart, age 89, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 11:06 AM – Monday, November 30, 2020 at her home.

Private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...

Barbara J (Wimberly) Wood

Barbara J (Wimberly) Wood

Nov 29, 2020

Barbara Hubbell Wood, age 82 of Olney, passed away at 2:20 AM on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney.

Barbara was one of four children of Charles and Elizabeth Wimberly. She started to work at the age of 12. She married Robert Hubbell on May 25, 1954. She had two boys Michael...

Rebecca "Becky" Lee Mccrary

Rebecca "Becky" Lee Mccrary

Nov 24, 2020

Rebecca Lee "Becky" McCrary, age 62

September 22, 1958 – November 24, 2020

Rebecca Lee "Becky" McCrary, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:13 PM – Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Private family services...

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