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.
Leroy Harry Haarman
Jan 1, 2021
Leroy H. Haarman, age 74
November 8, 1946 - January 1, 2021
Leroy H. Haarman, 74 of Wheeler, Illinois, ended his struggle with Lewy Body Disease on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Willowbrook Memory Support Residence in Effingham.
A private family Mass of...
Charles 'Bob' Robert Hazel Sr
Dec 26, 2020
Charles Robert 'Bob' Hazel Sr., age 82 of Mt. Erie, passed away at 4:09 AM on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Masks are required...
Eleanor (Fiscus) Millman
Dec 24, 2020
Eleanor (Fiscus) Millman, age 94 of Olney, passed away at 10:12 AM on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Services are being planned for a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Eleanor was born on July 17, 1926 in St. Louis the daughter of Charles Luther and Mayme Ethel...
Jeff Nicholas
Dec 23, 2020
Jeffery 'Jeff' Nicholas Sr., age 63 of Olney, passed away at 9:15 PM on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown in Evansville.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. A mask is required for this service. Graveside service will be at 10 AM...
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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