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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.

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...

Marilyn R. Wetherholt

Marilyn R. Wetherholt

Nov 19, 2020

MARILYN R. WETHERHOLT, age 84

July 23, 1936 – November 19, 2020

Marilyn R. Wetherholt, age 84, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 7:37 AM – Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, Illinois.

Private service will be held with...

David Patrick Brooks

David Patrick Brooks

Nov 17, 2020

David Patrick Brooks, age 60

May 7, 1960 – November 17, 2020

David Patrick Brooks, age 60, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 PM – Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his home.

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

Larry Woodrow Mulvey

Larry Woodrow Mulvey

Nov 10, 2020

Larry Woodrow Mulvey, age 83

August 26, 1937 – November 10, 2020

Larry Woodrow Mulvey, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:13 AM – Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family services will be held,...

Ronald L Helmink

Ronald L Helmink

Nov 6, 2020

Ronald L. Helmink, age 61

January 25, 1959 – November 6, 2020

Ronald L. Helmink, age 61, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 11:28 AM – Friday, November 6, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Visitation will be held at 4:00-7:00...

Dean Junior Kerner

Dean Junior Kerner

Nov 6, 2020

Dean Junior Kerner, age 67

February 26, 1953 – November 6, 2020

Dean Kerner, age 67, of Springfield, Illinois, and formerly of Jasper County, Illinois, passed away at 7:37 AM – Friday, November 6, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

Private...

Shirley Joan Worthey

Shirley Joan Worthey

Oct 26, 2020

Shirley Joan Worthey, age 85

August 15, 1935 – October 26, 2020

Shirley Joan (Cummins) Worthey, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:56 PM – Monday, October 26, 2020 at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Private family services will be held, with...

Doyle Lee Webb

Doyle Lee Webb

Oct 25, 2020

Doyle Lee Webb, age 89

September 8, 1931 – October 25, 2020

Doyle Lee Webb, age 89, of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 6:25 PM – Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Cumberland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois.

Private family services will be...

Cloyce Johnson

Cloyce Johnson

Oct 22, 2020

Cloyce Lynn Johnson, age 91

September 3, 1929 – October 22, 2020

Cloyce Lynn Johnson, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:20 AM – Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Autumn Leaves of St. Charles, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held...

Jameson Charles Carpenter

Jameson Charles Carpenter

Oct 21, 2020

Jameson Charles Carpenter, infant son, of Gabriel Charles and Haley Jo (Kinder) Carpenter, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, was stillborn Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Aton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois.

Private family services will be held, with burial in the Brooks Cemetery in rural Newton, Illinois.  Arrangements are under the care of the...

Sharon Kay Einhorn

Sharon Kay Einhorn

Oct 16, 2020

Sharon Kay Einhorn, age 67

June 29, 1953 – October 16, 2020

Sharon Kay Einhorn, age 67, of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family at 3:30 AM – Friday, October 16, 2020.

Funeral services celebrating Sharon's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Monday, October 19, 2020,...

Harold Eugene Taggart

Harold Eugene Taggart

Oct 14, 2020

Harold Eugene Taggart, age 88

April 16, 1932 – October 14, 2020

Harold Eugene Taggart, age 88, of Gilbert, Arizona, and formerly of Hazel Dell, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM - Wednesday, October 28,...

Dakota James Pierce

Dakota James Pierce

Oct 10, 2020

Dakota James Pierce, age 19 of Sumner, passed away at 2:59 PM on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Destin, Florida.

Celebration of Life service will be at 4 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be from 2-4 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in the...

Alberta G Wilson

Alberta G Wilson

Sep 27, 2020

Alberta G. Wilson, age 90

July 1, 1930-September 27, 2020

Alberta G. Wilson, age 90, of Effingham, Illinois, and former resident of rural Newton, Illinois (Lis Community), passed into eternal life at 2:40 AM – Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.

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Robert Dean Pflaum

Robert Dean Pflaum

Sep 26, 2020

Robert Dean Pflaum, age 85 of Noble, passed away at 3:34 AM on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Helia Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.

A private family service will be at a later date at Noble Prairie Cemetery. Cremation rites will be accorded. Pastor Doyle Williams will be officiating.

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Colby Allen Schafer

Colby Allen Schafer

Sep 26, 2020

Colby Allen Schafer, age 34

November 8, 1985 – September 26, 2020

Colby Allen Schafer, age 34, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Visitation will be held 4:00-6:00 PM – Thursday, October...

Harold Leroy Wofford

Harold Leroy Wofford

Sep 21, 2020

Harold Leroy Wofford, age 73

July 18, 1947 – September 21, 2020

Harold Leroy Wofford, age 73, of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 10:07 AM – Monday, September 21, 2020 at his son's home in Mapleton, Illinois.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements...

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