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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.

Kent Douglas Wilson

Kent Douglas Wilson

May 14, 2020

Kent Douglas Wilson, Sr. age 55

August 22, 1964 – May 14, 2020

Kent Douglas Wilson, Sr., age 55, of Newton, Illinois and formerly of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 PM – Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home.

Private services...

Frank William Aldridge

Frank William Aldridge

May 12, 2020

Frank William Aldridge, age 90

January 29, 1930 – May 12, 2020

Frank William Aldridge, age 90, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 AM - Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Private family services will be held at...

Joyce Lavern Swick

Joyce Lavern Swick

May 10, 2020

Joyce Lavern Swick, age 92

February 21, 1928 – May 10, 2020

Joyce Lavern Swick, age 92, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 PM - Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Newton Care Center.

Private family services will be held at Meyer Funeral...

Michael Perry Mulvey

Michael Perry Mulvey

May 4, 2020

Michael Perry Mulvey, age 79, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM - Monday, May 4 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Private family services will be held at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  Burial will be in the New St. Peter Cemetery, east of Newton, Illinois.  A...

Delbert Delaine Mundt

Delbert Delaine Mundt

Apr 30, 2020

Delbert Delaine Mundt, age 91

August 28, 1928 – April 30, 2020

Delbert Delaine Mundt, age 91, of Dieterich, Illinois, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 30 th , 2020 at 1:34 pm at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside...

Stella Florence Donaldson

Stella Florence Donaldson

Apr 29, 2020

Stella Florence Donaldson, age 80

September 30, 1939 – April 29, 2020

Stella Florence Donaldson, age, 80, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:20 AM - Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family services will...

Ronald Eugene Smith

Ronald Eugene Smith

Apr 29, 2020

In lieu of flowers, please see the family's request below for memorials.

"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21)

Ronald (Ron, Ronnie) Eugene Smith passed from this earth into the presence of his Lord and Saviour on April 29, 2020, in St. Paul, Minnesota...

Gerald Dale Bower

Gerald Dale Bower

Apr 29, 2020

Gerald Dale Bower, age 96

March 27, 1924 – April 29, 2020

Gerald Dale Bower, age 96, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 9:05 AM - Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Private family services will be held with...

Jerry "Jed" Maynard Collins

Jerry "Jed" Maynard Collins

Apr 29, 2020

Jerry Maynard "Jed" Collins, age 80

March 27, 1940 – April 29, 2020

Jerry Maynard "Jed" Collins, age 80, of Yale, Illinois, passed away at 3:28 PM - Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

The family will greet...

Paula (Royse) Clark

Paula (Royse) Clark

Apr 28, 2020

Paula (Royse) Clark, age 64, of Parkersburg, passed away at 2:25 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Family and friends are invited to a get together to celebrate Paula's life at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Thrasher Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Paula...

Deborah Mejias

Deborah Mejias

Apr 26, 2020

Deborah Mejias, age 61, of Olney, went to be with the Lord at 9:12 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her residence in Olney.

Private family services are being held on Tuesday, April 28 at First Assembly of God in Olney. Cremation rites will be accorded. Pastor Paul Goss will be officiating. Burial...

Zella C. Apple

Zella C. Apple

Apr 26, 2020

Zella C. Apple, age 86

August 10, 1933 – April 26, 2020

Zella C. Apple, age 86, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 AM – Sunday, April 26, 2020 atthe Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM...

Timothy Lee Bergbower

Timothy Lee Bergbower

Apr 22, 2020

Timothy Lee Bergbower, age 65

December 4, 1954 – April 22, 2020

Timothy Lee Bergbower, age 65, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:25 AM – Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his home.

Private services will be held, with burial in the Old St....

Addy Jo Beverlin

Addy Jo Beverlin

Apr 19, 2020

Addy Jo Beverlin, age 92

January 19, 1928 – April 19, 2020

Addy Jo Beverlin, age 92, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 PM - Sunday, April 19, 2020, at her home.

Private services will be held.  Burial will be in the in...

Rose Marie Tate

Rose Marie Tate

Apr 18, 2020

Rose Marie Tate, age 83

March 19, 1937 – April 18, 2020

Rose Marie Tate, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:30 PM – Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Private family services will be held.  The...

Jean Ann Powers

Jean Ann Powers

Apr 15, 2020

Jean Ann Powers, age 82

March 3, 1938 – April 15, 2020

Jean Ann Powers, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:40 AM - Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at her home.

Private services will be held.  Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park...

Richard Glotzbach

Richard Glotzbach

Apr 15, 2020

Richard Glotzbach, age 66, of Olney, passed away at 9:55 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

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

Richard was born on August 22, 1953 in Lawrenceville, the son of George...

Daniel Ray Hough

Daniel Ray Hough

Apr 14, 2020

Daniel Ray Hough, age 71, of Noble, passed away at 12:25 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Aperion Care in Olney.

Private family graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Noble Prairie Cemetery in Noble. Pastor Doyle Williams will be officiating.

Daniel was born on September 23,...

Donald Joseph Ochs

Donald Joseph Ochs

Apr 12, 2020

Donald Joseph Ochs, age 90

December 25, 1929 – April 12, 2020

Donald Joseph Ochs, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:23 PM - Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Private services will be held ...

Twilla "Bea" Butonne (Kingery) Crichfield

Twilla "Bea" Butonne (Kingery) Crichfield

Apr 12, 2020

Twilla Butonne "Bea" Crichfield, age 88

June 27, 1931 – April 12, 2020

Twilla Crichfield, age 88, passed away at 4:40 AM - Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois.

Private family services will be held...

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