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.

Robert Glen Maples

Robert Glen Maples

Feb 6, 2020

Robert Glen Maples, age 69

Robert Glen Maples, age 69, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:19 PM – Thursday, February 6, 2020, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Robert's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, February 14, 2020, at the Meyer...

Larry Dean Thrasher

Larry Dean Thrasher

Feb 5, 2020

Larry Dean Thrasher, age 53 of Ridgway, passed away at 5:40 PM on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Gallatin Manor in Ridgway.

Graveside service will be held at 12 PM (NOON) on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Crawford Campground Cemetery in Ridgway. Cremation rites have been accorded. Pastor Lyndel Sork will be officiating.

Larry Dean...

Susan Lynn Newlin

Susan Lynn Newlin

Feb 3, 2020

Susan Lynn Newlin, age 67

October 27, 1952 – February 3, 2020

Susan Lynn Newlin, age 67, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:25 PM – Monday, February 3, 2020, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Vivian (Slover) Hanson

Vivian (Slover) Hanson

Feb 2, 2020

Vivian (Slover) Hanson, age 79 of Olney, passed away at 8:44 AM on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Friday, February 7, 2020...

Mary Ellen Huston

Mary Ellen Huston

Jan 28, 2020

Mary Ellen Huston, age 89

June 12, 1930 – January 28, 2020

Mary Ellen Huston, age 89, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away 7:50 PM - Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Mary Ellen's life...

Linda Lou Lake

Linda Lou Lake

Jan 26, 2020

Linda Lou Lake, age 59

Linda Lou Lake, age 59 of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 6:35 AM – Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Aperion Health in Olney, Illinois.

A celebration of life will be held with burial in the Scott Cemetery near Winterrowd, Illinois.  Arrangements are under...

Aurora Lilith Ann Harmon

Aurora Lilith Ann Harmon

Jan 25, 2020

Aurora Lilith Ann Harmon, 21 months, of Olney gained her wings to heaven on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville. Aurora is the daughter of Damian Harmon and Mikayla Ervin of Olney.

Funeral service will be at 12 PM (NOON) on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home...

Nadine L. Martin

Nadine L. Martin

Jan 25, 2020

Nadine L. Martin, age 83

March 27, 1936 – January 25, 2020

Nadine L. Martin, age 83, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 6:02 PM - Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Aperion Care in Olney, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Nadine's life will be held...

Ray Harvey Reynolds, Sr.

Ray Harvey Reynolds, Sr.

Jan 23, 2020

Ray Harvey Reynolds, Sr, age 93

Ray Harvey Reynolds, Sr, age 93 of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 AM – Thursday,   January 23, 2020, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating Ray's life will be held at 10:30 AM - Monday, January 27, 2020, at Meyer Funeral...

Wanda Lee Callahan

Wanda Lee Callahan

Jan 18, 2020

Wanda Lee Callahan, age 92

Wanda Lee Callahan, age 92, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 9:05 PM - Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Wanda's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, January 25,...

Randall "Randy" Joe Burson

Randall "Randy" Joe Burson

Jan 18, 2020

Randall Joe "Randy" Burson, age 62

Randall Joe "Randy" Burson, age 62 of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 PM – Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral...

Phillip Wayne French

Phillip Wayne French

Jan 17, 2020

Phillip Wayne French, age 66 of Olney passed away at 1:39 PM on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Celebration of Life service will be at 11 AM on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Free Methodist Church in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Haven...

Linda Lou Zuber

Linda Lou Zuber

Jan 6, 2020

Linda Lou Zuber, age 81

Linda Lou (Basham) Zuber, age 81, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM - Monday, January 6, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, from injuries from a recent fall.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00...

John Curtis Katro

John Curtis Katro

Jan 2, 2020

John Curtis Katro, age 84

John Curtis Katro, age 84, of Dundas, Illinois, passed away at 6:50 PM – Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Graveside services with full military rites will be held at 1:00 PM – Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St. Paul's Lutheran...

William "Bill" Wayne Line

William "Bill" Wayne Line

Jan 1, 2020

William Wayne "Bill" Line, age 83

April 16, 1936 – January 1, 2020

William Wayne "Bill" Line, age 83, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away at 10:34 AM – Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the Villas of Hollybrook in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian...

Leona Pearl Jayne

Leona Pearl Jayne

Dec 25, 2019

Leona Pearl "Pudy" Jayne, age 65

December 13, 1954 – December 25, 2019

Leona Pearl "Pudy" Jayne, age 65, of Camargo, Illinois, passed away at 2:15 AM – Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Newman Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Newman, Illinois.

Funeral...

Delbert Dean Marshall

Delbert Dean Marshall

Dec 24, 2019

Delbert Dean Marshall, age 90

January 26, 1929 – December 24, 2019

Delbert Dean Marshall, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:10 AM – Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Visitation will be held 9:30-11:00 AM...

Warren Gene "Stoney" Birk

Warren Gene "Stoney" Birk

Dec 21, 2019

Warren Gene "Stoney" Birk, age 88

October 21, 1931 – December 21, 2019

Warren Gene "Stoney" Birk, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:27 AM – Saturday, December 21, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

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Velma (Legg) Wade

Velma (Legg) Wade

Dec 16, 2019

Velma Cocella (Legg) (Westall) Wade, age 95 of Noble IL, went to her eternal heavenly home on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 4:30 am.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 from 5–7:00 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Graveside services will be at 10 AM on Saturday, December 21,...

Geneva Fern (Badgley) Mason

Geneva Fern (Badgley) Mason

Dec 13, 2019

Geneva Fern (Badgley) Mason, age 96 of Olney passed away at 12:40 AM on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 12 PM (NOON) on Monday, December 16, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be two hours prior to service time. Burial will be...

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