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.

Harold Eugene Kemper

Harold Eugene Kemper

Dec 6, 2019

Harold Eugene "Butch" Kemper, age 69

January 11, 1950 – December 6, 2019

Harold Eugene "Butch" Kemper, age 69, of Danville, Illinois, and formerly of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 4:50 AM – Friday, December 6, 2019, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center...

Edward Eugene Dhom

Edward Eugene Dhom

Dec 3, 2019

Edward Eugene "Ed" Dhom, age 78

February 11, 1941 – December 3, 2019

Edward Eugene "Ed" Dhom, age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:12 PM – Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at home surrounded by his family.

Mass of...

Glenn H. Fehrenbacher

Glenn H. Fehrenbacher

Dec 3, 2019

Glenn Harlow "Shorty" Fehrenbacher, age 87

March 24, 1932 – December 3, 2019

Glenn Harlow "Shorty" Fehrenbacher, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 PM – Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral...

Mary Lou Bloemker

Mary Lou Bloemker

Dec 1, 2019

Mary Lou Bloemker, age 84

December 1, 1935 – December 1, 2019

Mary Lou Bloemker, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:20 PM – Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services...

Annette "Anita" M. Bergbower

Annette "Anita" M. Bergbower

Nov 30, 2019

Annette M. "Anita" Bergbower, age 101

May 21, 1918 – November 30, 2019

Annette M. "Anita" Bergbower, age 101, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:05 AM – Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

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Glenn Dean Bond

Glenn Dean Bond

Nov 29, 2019

Glenn Dean Bond, age 85

July 4, 1934 – November 29, 2019

Glenn Dean Bond, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:06 AM – Friday, November 29, 2019, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Eugene J. Moore

Eugene J. Moore

Nov 26, 2019

Eugene Jackson Moore, age 99

December 9, 1919 – November 26, 2019

Eugene Jackson Moore age 99, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:22 AM – Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

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Ina F Maroon

Ina F Maroon

Nov 24, 2019

Ina F. Maroon, age 81

April 13, 1938 – November 24, 2019

Ina F. Maroon, age 81, of Effingham, and formerly of Altamont, and Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:33 AM - Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

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Barbara Jean (Dishong) Harmon

Barbara Jean (Dishong) Harmon

Nov 20, 2019

Barbara Jean 'Barb' Harmon has gone on to meet her husband Bill and son Brad in heaven.  She passed away on Wednesday, November 20 at Carle Richland Memorial in Olney.

Barb was born October 13, 1941 to Lee and Ruth Dishong in Claremont Township.  She and Bill were married in 1957.  They had 3 sons Rick, Tony...

Sherrie Lynn Wade

Sherrie Lynn Wade

Nov 19, 2019

Sherrie Lynn Wade, age 41, of Mattoon, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Funeral service will be at 7 PM on Monday, November 25, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be two hours prior to service time. Cremation rites will be accorded.

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Elizabeth "Liz" A Atkinson

Elizabeth "Liz" A Atkinson

Nov 16, 2019

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Atkinson, age 69

March 29, 1950 – November 16, 2019

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Atkinson, age 69, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:32 AM - Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Liz's...

Betty Lee Dryden

Betty Lee Dryden

Nov 14, 2019

Betty Lee Dryden, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 AM - Thursday, November 14, 2019, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating Betty's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Monday, November 18, 2019, at the First Baptist Church in Newton, Illinois, with Pastor Steve Willis officiating.  Burial will...

Maxine (Jennings) Kurtz

Maxine (Jennings) Kurtz

Nov 14, 2019

Maxine Kurtz, age 90, of Olney, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her daughter's residence in Winter Haven, FL.

Visitation will be from 4:30 – 7 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Thursday, November 21, 2019 in the chapel...

Jackie "Jack" Douglas Ragsdale

Jackie "Jack" Douglas Ragsdale

Nov 13, 2019

Jackie "Jack" Douglas Ragsdale, age 92

May 2, 1927 – November 13, 2019

Jackie "Jack" Douglas Ragsdale, age 92, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 10:28 AM - Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services celebrating Jack's life will...

Dale Ivan Dillier

Dale Ivan Dillier

Nov 6, 2019

Dale Ivan Dillier, age 90

April 28, 1929 – November 6, 2019

Dale Ivan Dillier, age 90, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Graveside services with full...

Donna Marie Gorrell

Donna Marie Gorrell

Nov 4, 2019

Donna Marie Gorrell, age 81

March 23, 1938 – November 4, 2019

Donna Marie Gorrell, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:10 PM - Monday, November 4, 2019, at the Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Donna's life will be...

Donald Myron Maulding

Donald Myron Maulding

Nov 3, 2019

Donald "Dyno" Myron Maulding, 74, of Casey, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Charleston Rehab and Health Care Center in Charleston, IL. Don was born on August 20, 1945 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Donald Wayne Maulding and Dorothy Ruth Estes Maulding.

Don is survived by his...

Sara Jane Meyer

Sara Jane Meyer

Oct 31, 2019

Sara Jane Meyer, age 80

July 05, 1939 – October 31, 2019

Sara Jane Meyer, age 80, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 8:55 PM – Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass...

Clella Lucille Gowin

Clella Lucille Gowin

Oct 29, 2019

Clella Lucille Gowin, age 85

July 27, 1934 – October 29, 2019

Clella Lucille Gowin, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:39 PM – Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Graveside...

Dale Carter

Dale Carter

Oct 28, 2019

Dale Carter, age 68

January 17, 1951 – October 28, 2019

Marvin Dale Carter, age 68, of Rose Hill, Illinois and Barefoot, Florida, passed away at 9:43 PM – Monday, October 28, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family and friends.

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