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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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