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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.

Leroy Schackmann

Leroy Schackmann

Oct 20, 2019

LeRoy Edward Schackmann, age 65

LeRoy Edward Schackmann, age 65, of Newton, Illinois, went to be with the Lord at 10:30 AM - Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home, surrounded by family.

A eulogy celebrating LeRoy's life will be read at 10:15 AM – Thursday,...

Daniel F Gaddy

Daniel F Gaddy

Oct 7, 2019

Daniel F. Gaddy, age 75, of Olney, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Celebration of life service will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 18 at Helia Healthcare in Olney. Cremation rites will be accorded. Thrasher Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Daniel was born on November...

Kent Leroy Farley

Kent Leroy Farley

Oct 6, 2019

Kent Leroy Farley, age 77

November 11, 1941 – October 6, 2019

Kent Leroy Farley, age 77, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:04 AM – Sunday, October 6, 2019, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating Kent's life will...

Iris May Johnson

Iris May Johnson

Oct 5, 2019

Iris May (Meyer) Johnson, age 85

May 1, 1934 – October 5, 2019

Iris May (Meyer) Johnson, age 85, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 8:12 AM – Saturday, October 5, 2019, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating the life of...

Nicholas Stratos Mathious

Nicholas Stratos Mathious

Sep 29, 2019

Nicholas Stratos, better known as "Nick", was born on March 9, 1933, in Athens, Greece, the son of Stratos and Argiro Mathioudakis. At the age of 17, he traveled to Chicago, Illinois, under the guise of studying engineering, but he secretly pursued his passion for singing, his nickname being "The Greek Mario Lanza."

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Wallace Warren Walden

Wallace Warren Walden

Sep 24, 2019

Wallace Warren Walden, age 98

September 2, 1921 – September 24, 2019

Wallace Warren Walden, age 98, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 2:54 PM – Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Visitation will...

Johnie Edward Cowman

Johnie Edward Cowman

Sep 23, 2019

Johnie Edward Cowman, age 75

April 29, 1944 – September 23, 2019

Johnie Edward Cowman, age 75, of Olney Illinois and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:19 AM – Monday, September 23, 2019, Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

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Adeline Flowers

Adeline Flowers

Sep 21, 2019

Adeline Flowers, age 90

November 23, 1928 – September 21, 2019

Adeline Flowers, age 90, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 10:29 AM – Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Effingham Health and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Private...

Robert "Bob" Welton Cummins

Robert "Bob" Welton Cummins

Sep 20, 2019

Robert Welton "Bob" Cummins, age 94

November 10, 1924 – September 20, 2019

Robert Welton "Bob" Cummins, age 94, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 PM – Friday, September 20, 2019, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be...

James "Pat" Patrick Stanley

James "Pat" Patrick Stanley

Sep 15, 2019

James Patrick "Pat" Stanley, age 71

February 9, 1948 – September 15, 2019

James Patrick "Pat" Stanley, age 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:11 AM – Sunday, September 15, 2019, at his home.

Visitation will be...

Ardie "Jean" Jean Ruholl

Ardie "Jean" Jean Ruholl

Sep 10, 2019

Ardie Jean "Jean" Ruholl, age 62

September 24, 1956 – September 10, 2019

Ardie Jean Ruholl, age 62, affectionately known as "Jean" of Champaign Illinois, and formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, went to be with Jesus at 12:20 AM - Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at University...

Matthew Monroe

Matthew Monroe

Sep 8, 2019

Matthew Monroe, age 49, of Fayetteville, Arkansas originally from Olney, passed away  on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his residence in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be two hour prior to service time from 11 AM-1...

Jeffrey Paul Price

Jeffrey Paul Price

Sep 3, 2019

Jeffrey Paul Price, age 63

November 8, 1955 – September 3, 2019

Jeffrey Paul Price, age 63, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 PM – Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at his son's home in rural Oblong, Illinois.

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Norma (Winchester) Greenwood

Norma (Winchester) Greenwood

Aug 29, 2019

Norma (Winchester) Greenwood, age 75, of Noble, passed away at 3:54 AM on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at her residence in Noble.

Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Monday, September 2, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time in...

Frieda Elaine Cornwell

Frieda Elaine Cornwell

Aug 28, 2019

Frieda Elaine Cornwell, age 72

November 3, 1946 – August 28, 2019

Frieda Elaine Cornwell, age 72, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:23 AM - Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Elaine's life...

Donna (Brant) Hunley

Donna (Brant) Hunley

Aug 20, 2019

Donna (Brant) Hunley, age 72, of Olney, passed away at 1:57 AM on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Funeral service will be at 2 PM on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the North Freedom Baptist in Noble. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in the...

Patricia Krone

Patricia Krone

Aug 18, 2019

Patricia Krone, age 78

October 23, 1940 – August 18, 2019

Patricia Krone, age 78, formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:25 PM - Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing in Carmi, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at...

Ralph Francis Miller

Ralph Francis Miller

Aug 7, 2019

Ralph Francis Miller, age 90

Ralph Francis Miller, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:55 AM - Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, August 13,...

Leland "Ding" Willard Woods

Leland "Ding" Willard Woods

Aug 3, 2019

Leland Willard "Ding" Woods, age 102

December 12, 1916 – August 03, 2019

Leland Willard "Ding" Woods, age 102, of Newton, Illinois, passed away 1:05 PM - Saturday, August 3, 2019, the Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will...

Alfred "Al" Paul Rohr

Alfred "Al" Paul Rohr

Aug 1, 2019

Alfred Paul "Al" Rohr, age 92

October 13, 1926 – August 01, 2019

Alfred Paul "Al" Rohr, age 92, of Olney, Illinois, passed away 3:50 PM - Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial...

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