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.
Dorothy Margaret Beam
Apr 12, 2020
Dorothy Margaret Beam, age 92
May 20, 1927 – April 12, 2020
Dorothy Margaret Beam, age 92, passed away at 12:30 PM - Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.
Private family services will be held with burial in the Brick...
James Eugene Dhom
Apr 12, 2020
James Eugene Dhom, age 83
June 8, 1936 – April 12, 2020
James Eugene Dhom, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:40 PM - Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.
Private services will be held. Burial...
Bradley John Lustig
Apr 9, 2020
Bradley John Lustig, age 60
March 9, 1960 – April 9, 2020
Bradley John Lustig, age 60, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 PM - Thursday, April 9, 2020, at his home.
A celebration of life will be held 2:00-4:00 PM -...
Jerry Dwayne Mashburn, Ii
Apr 8, 2020
Jerry Dwayne Mashburn, II, age 44
September 5, 1975 – April 8, 2020
Jerry Dwayne Mashburn, II, age 44, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 PM – Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Private services will be held,...
Micheal Ray Harmon
Mar 31, 2020
Micheal Ray Harmon, age 63
May 10, 1956 – March 31, 2020
Micheal Ray Harmon, age 63, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:44 PM - Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Private family services will be held. Arrangements...
William Marvin Teets
Mar 21, 2020
William Marvin Teets, age 77
January 31, 1943 – March 21, 2020
William Marvin Teets, age 77, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 11:50 AM – Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Effingham Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.
Private family services celebrating William's life will...
Laura Ellen Ghast
Mar 18, 2020
Laura Ellen Ghast, age 61
January 21, 1959 – March 18, 2020
Laura Ellen Ghast, age 61, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:00 AM - Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at her home.
Funeral services celebrating Laura's life will be held at 10:00 AM- Saturday,...
David Leon Paul
Mar 17, 2020
David Leon Paul, age 75
April 17, 1944 – March 17, 2020
David Leon Paul, age 75, of West Liberty, Illinois passed away at 3:00 PM – Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home.
Private family services celebrating David's life will be held. Burial will...
Robert A Swinson
Mar 15, 2020
Robert A. Swinson, age 71 of Olney, passed away at 7:35 AM on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Aperion Care in Olney.
Celebration of Life service is being scheduled for a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Robert was born on May 3, 1948 in Olney the son of Orville and Opal (Bare) Swinson....
Patricia Ann Branscum
Mar 13, 2020
Patricia Ann Branscum, age 90
August 29, 1929 – March 13, 2020
Patricia Ann Branscum, age 90, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 1:25 AM - Friday, March 13, 2020, at the Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois.
Graveside services will be...
Lora C. Short
Mar 10, 2020
Lora C. Short, age 79
March 18, 1940 – March 10, 2020
Lora C. Short, age 79, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 PM – Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at her home where she resided for 60 years.
Mass of Christian Burial will...
Shirley "Susie" Sue Macon
Mar 8, 2020
Shirley Sue "Susie" Macon, age 62
March 28, 1957 – March 8, 2020
Shirley Sue "Susie" Macon, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away at 4:14 PM – Sunday, March 8, 2020, at her home.
A memorial...
Samuel Ellis Jenkins
Mar 4, 2020
Samuel Ellis Jenkins, age 96, of Olney passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit.
Samuel was born on September 11, 1923 in Dundas, the son of Asa and Stella (Lewis) Jenkins. He married Mary Lou Christy on February 12, 1947. She preceded him in death on April 1,...
Elwin "Lee" Lee Knifley, Sr.
Mar 3, 2020
Elwin Lee Knifley, Sr., age 59
November 30, 1960 – March 3, 2020
Elwin Lee Knifley, Sr, age 59, formerly of Lerna, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Tennessee.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in...
Mary Pauline (Jarvis) Crawford
Mar 3, 2020
Mary 'Pauline' (Jarvis) Crawford, age 78 of Olney, passed away at 12:35 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.
Graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney. Pastor Bryan White will be officiating.
Pauline was born on July 17,...
Alma Pauline (Jenkins) Royse
Feb 27, 2020
Alma Pauline (Jenkins) Royse, age 98, of Olney moved to her heavenly home to spend eternity with God at 1:40 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Alma was born on August 9, 1921 to Asa and Stella (Lewis) Jenkins in Dundas. Alma attended Dundas school and East Richland High School where she met the love of her life, Ernest...
Debra Lynn Gott
Feb 23, 2020
Debra Lynn Gott, age 65
May 13, 1954 – February 23, 2020
Debra Lynn Gott, age 65, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 7:38 AM – Sunday, February 23, 2020, in Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Debra's life...
George U Herman
Feb 18, 2020
George U. Herman, age 79 of Olney, passed away at 4:24 PM on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his residence.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Christian Church of Olney. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Christian Church of Olney. Burial will...
Mary Edith Weber
Feb 15, 2020
Mary Edith Weber, age 86
August 24, 1933 – February 15, 2020
Mary Edith Weber, age 86, of rural Dundas, Illinois, passed away at 4:40 PM – Saturday, February 15, 2020, in Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial will...
Doiletta "Dot" Ann Collins
Feb 12, 2020
Doiletta Ann "Dot" Collins, age 66
July 16, 1953 – February 12, 2020
Doiletta Ann "Dot" Collins, age 66, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 2:41 PM – Wednesday, February 12, 2020, in Olney, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Dot's life will be held at 1:00...
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