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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 Lou Dill

Mary Lou Dill

Jul 19, 2020

Mary Lou Dill, age 87

July 23, 1932 – July 19, 2020

Mary Lou Dill, age 87, of Greenup, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:10 AM – Sunday, July 19, 2020, peacefully at her son's home surrounded by her loving family.

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Betty Lou Fletcher

Betty Lou Fletcher

Jul 19, 2020

Betty Lou Fletcher, age 85

February 12, 1935 – July 19, 2020

Betty Lou Fletcher, age 85, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 2:51 AM - Sunday, July 19, 2020, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Betty's life will...

Nita K. Sunderland

Nita K. Sunderland

Jul 17, 2020

Nita K. Sunderland, 92, American sculptor, died July 17, 2020 at Generations at Riverview in East Peoria.

Nita was born November 9, 1927, in Newton, Illinois, to parents Sarah (Taylor) Sunderland and Glenn H. Sunderland. She grew up in Newton, and continued her education in Norton, Mass, where she graduated from House in...

Paul Francis Strader

Paul Francis Strader

Jul 15, 2020

Paul Francis Strader, age 88

November 12, 1931 – July 15, 2020

Paul Francis Strader, age 88, formerly of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 8:43 PM - Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Paul's...

Gregory William Ragouzis

Gregory William Ragouzis

Jul 8, 2020

Gregory William Ragouzis, age 65

September 5, 1954 – July 8, 2020

Gregory William Ragouzis, age 65, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Sunset Health Care Center in Union, Missouri.

Private family services will be held on Thursday,...

Lawrence Warren Sparks

Lawrence Warren Sparks

Jul 4, 2020

Lawrence Warren Sparks, Sr. age 88

February 6, 1932 – July 4, 2020

Lawrence Warren Sparks, Sr. age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 AM – Saturday, July 4, 2020, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services...

Joyce Ann Lucy

Joyce Ann Lucy

Jun 30, 2020

Joyce Ann Lucy, age 77

April 6, 1943 – June 30, 2020

Joyce Ann Lucy, age 77, of Charleston, Illinois and formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away at 10:50 AM - Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her residences at Heritage Woods in Charleston, Illinois.

Private...

Jacob Lee Hall

Jacob Lee Hall

Jun 28, 2020

Jacob Lee Hall, age 19

February 6, 2001 – June 28, 2020

Jacob Lee Hall, age 19, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:20 PM - Sunday, June 28, 2020, at his home.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM – Wednesday, July...

John Thomas Veach

John Thomas Veach

Jun 24, 2020

John Thomas Veach, age 62

February 5, 1958 – June 24, 2020

John Thomas Veach, age 62, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 PM - Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 3:00-5:00...

Roger C. Mcdaniel

Roger C. Mcdaniel

Jun 13, 2020

Roger C. McDaniel, age 51

April 22, 1969 – June 13, 2020

Roger C. McDaniel, age 51, of Braidwood, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Brockville...

Mary Jean Fear

Mary Jean Fear

Jun 12, 2020

Mary Jean Fear, age 87

October 16, 1932 – June 12, 2020

Mary Jean Fear, age 87, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:23 AM – Friday, June 12, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

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Carolyn (Mathis) Clark

Carolyn (Mathis) Clark

Jun 5, 2020

Carolyn L Clark, 72, of Noble, IL, went to be with the Lord, on June 5, 2020 at Deaconness Gateway Hospital, Evansville, IN.  Carolyn was born on September 7, 1947, in Noble, IL, the daughter of the late Carroll "Dub" Mathis and Virginia Gaddy.  She married Jerry Jackson in 1967 and later married Richard Clark in 2005. ...

Anthony "Tony" Fletcher Griffith

Anthony "Tony" Fletcher Griffith

Jun 4, 2020

Anthony Fletcher "Tony" Griffith, age 69

January 18, 1951 – June 4, 2020

Anthony Fletcher "Tony" Griffith, age 69, passed away at 6:11 PM - Thursday June 4, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital in St.Louis, Missouri, from complications of cancer.

Visitation will...

Georgina "Gina" Lorena Strelka Westray

Georgina "Gina" Lorena Strelka Westray

Jun 2, 2020

Gina L. Strelka Westray, age 50

November 16, 1969 – June 2, 2020

Gina L. Strelka Westray, age 50, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:54 PM - Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Private family services will...

Mary Anne Ochs

Mary Anne Ochs

May 30, 2020

Mary Anne Ochs, age 89

June 26, 1930 – May 30, 2020

Mary Anne Ochs, age 89, of Midland, Texas and former resident of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 AM - Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Arbour House Assisted Living and Memory Care in Marble Falls,...

Arthur "Butch" Bernard Tauber, Iii

Arthur "Butch" Bernard Tauber, Iii

May 27, 2020

Arthur Bernard "Butch" Tauber, III, age 59

March 26, 1961 – May 27, 2020

Arthur Bernard "Butch" Tauber, III, age 59, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:45 PM - Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at his home.

Private services will be held with burial in...

Carolyn Jean (Wimberly) Worrell

Carolyn Jean (Wimberly) Worrell

May 23, 2020

Carolyn Jean (Wimberly) Worrell, age 71, of Olney, passed away at 7:38 PM on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her residence in Olney.

Celebration of Life service is being set for a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Thrasher Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Carolyn was born...

Roland "Butch" "Peanut" Henry Helmbacher, Jr.

Roland "Butch" "Peanut" Henry Helmbacher, Jr.

May 23, 2020

Roland Henry "Butch" "Peanut" Helmbacher, Jr. age 72

December 31, 1947 - May 23, 2020

Roland Henry Helmbacher, Jr.  age 72, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 4:55 PM – Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the home of his daughter.

Private family services will be...

Judy Kay Traub

Judy Kay Traub

May 23, 2020

Judy Kay Traub, age 74

June 29, 1945 – May 23, 2020

Judy Kay Traub, age 74, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:20 PM - Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the comfort of her home with family by her side.

Private family...

Mashell Marie Burson

Mashell Marie Burson

May 19, 2020

Mashell Marie Burson (Rowley), age 48, of Casey, Illinois, went to her heavenly home 1:00 AM - Tuesday, May 19, 2020, due to kidney failure.  At the time of her passing, she was at her mother's home in Caldwell, Idaho surrounded by her family.

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

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