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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.

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...

Kenneth "Bruce" Bruce Chapman

Kenneth "Bruce" Bruce Chapman

Jan 26, 2021

Kenneth Bruce Chapman, age 72

March 23, 1948 – January 26, 2021

Kenneth Bruce Chapman "Bruce" age 72, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:36 PM – Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Graveside service for Bruce, will...

Marilynn Inez Weber

Marilynn Inez Weber

Jan 26, 2021

Marilynn Inez Weber, age 91

May 12, 1929 – January 26, 2021

Marilynn Inez Weber age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:42 AM – Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Private graveside services will be...

Robert Edgar Lee Simmons

Robert Edgar Lee Simmons

Jan 24, 2021

Robert Edgar Lee Simmons, age 75

November 8, 1945 – January 24, 2021

Robert Edgar Lee Simmons age 75, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Washington, Indiana, passed away at 8:05 AM – Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

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Floyd Delbert Barlow

Floyd Delbert Barlow

Jan 22, 2021

Floyd D. Barlow, age 89

August 23, 1931 – January 22, 2021

Floyd D. Barlow age 89, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:52 PM – Friday, January 22, 2021, at HSHS St John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Floyd's life...

Rosetta L. Bolander

Rosetta L. Bolander

Jan 20, 2021

Rosetta L. Bolander, age 91

December 31, 1929 – January 20, 2021

Rosetta L. Bolander age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 AM – Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at HSHS St John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

A private Mass of Christian...

Linda Lucille Stuckey

Linda Lucille Stuckey

Jan 18, 2021

Linda Lucille Stuckey, age 83

July 14, 1937 – January 18, 2021

Linda Lucille Stuckey, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:20 PM – Monday, January 18, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM...

Jewel Maxine Fritscher

Jewel Maxine Fritscher

Jan 18, 2021

Jewel M. Fritscher, age 93

November 18, 1927 – January 18, 2021

Jewel M. Fritscher age 93, of Des Plaines, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 AM – Monday, January 18, 2021, at Willowbrook Support Residence in Effingham, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held...

Bradley 'Brad' Wayne Pool

Bradley 'Brad' Wayne Pool

Jan 12, 2021

Bradley 'Brad' W. Pool, 60 of Berryville, passed away at 12:25 PM on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield.

Visitation will be from 10 AM - 12 PM (NOON) on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Berryville Christian Church in Berryville. Funeral service will be at 12 PM (NOON) at Berryville...

Robert L. Brandenburg

Robert L. Brandenburg

Jan 11, 2021

Robert L. Brandenburg, age 74

October 1, 1946 – January 11, 2021

Robert L. Brandenburg age 74, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 12:47 AM – Monday, January 11, 2021, at his home.

Private family services will be held.  In loving memory of...

Myrtle Marie Radke

Myrtle Marie Radke

Jan 9, 2021

Myrtle Marie Radke, age 89

August 16, 1931 – January 9, 2021

Myrtle Marie Radke age 89, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 PM – Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Casey Health Care Center in Casey, Illinois.

A private Mass of Christian...

Shirley (Taylor) Dugan

Shirley (Taylor) Dugan

Jan 6, 2021

Shirley Ann (Taylor) Dugan, 81 of Olney, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville.

Graveside service will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the cemetery. Pastor Mike Baker...

Phyllis (Sparling) Shaw

Phyllis (Sparling) Shaw

Jan 6, 2021

Phyllis (Sparling) Shaw, age 85 of Grayville, formerly of Olney, passed away at 3:01 AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Meadowood Nursing and Rehab in Grayville.

Celebration of Life service will be at 2 PM on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Olney. Pastor Erik Hopkins will be officiating. Cremation rites will be...

Gilbert "Gib" N. Woods

Gilbert "Gib" N. Woods

Jan 6, 2021

Gilbert N. "Gib" Woods, age 78

February 20, 1942 – January 6, 2021

Gilbert N. "Gib" Woods age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:11 AM – Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Services celebrating Gib's life...

Nancy Elizabeth (Ochs) Thompson

Nancy Elizabeth (Ochs) Thompson

Jan 5, 2021

Nancy Elizabeth Thompson, 75, passed away at 12:46 PM on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Richland Nursing & Rehab in Olney.

Nancy was born July 18, 1945 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Eustace and Theresa Ochs.  She married Thomas W. Thompson in February 1962 and he preceded her in death on September 25, 1995.

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Charles "Chuck" V. Lampley, Sr.

Charles "Chuck" V. Lampley, Sr.

Jan 4, 2021

Charles V. "Chuck" Lampley, Sr. age 81

April 4, 1939 – January 4, 2021

Charles V. "Chuck" Lampley, Sr. age 81, of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 PM – Monday, January 4, 2021, at his home.

Private family services were held.  Arrangements...

Rita A (Stellman) Damm

Rita A (Stellman) Damm

Jan 3, 2021

Rita A. (Stellman) Damm, age 65 of Claremont, passed away at 2:20 PM on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Friday, January 8, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Private family and close friends funeral service will be at 10 AM...

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