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.
Sharon Anne (Jones) Martin Farris
Jun 28, 2025
Sharon Anne (Jones) Martin Farris, age 81
February 2, 1944 – June 28, 2025
Sharon Anne (Jones) Martin Farris (Mrs. Carney), age 81, of Dieterich, Illinois, and a former resident of Salem, Illinois, and Vienna, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:05 PM- Saturday June 28, 2025, at her home...
Barbara Lee Gillam
Jun 27, 2025
Barbara Lee Gillam, age 86
March 6, 1939 – June 27, 2025
Barbara Lee Gillam, age 86, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 5:27 AM- Friday June 27, 2025, at HSHS Saint John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Services celebrating Barbara's, life will be...
Madonna Marie (Zwilling) Boehl
Jun 24, 2025
Madonna Marie (Zwilling) Boehl, age 68
October 17, 1956 – June 24, 2025
Madonna Marie (Zwilling) Boehl, age 68, of The Bend, rural Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 9:05 PM - Tuesday June 24, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Mass of Christian...
Mark Wayne Miller
Jun 20, 2025
Mark Wayne Miller, age 73
June 12, 1952 – June 20, 2025
Mark Wayne Miller, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:55 AM- Friday June 20, 2025, at his home after a courageous battle with stage 4 lung cancer.
Services celebrating Mark's life...
Alfred Junior Fulk
Jun 17, 2025
Alfred Junior Fulk, age 94
December 26, 1930 – June 17, 2025
Alfred Junior Fulk, age 94, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 8:45 PM- Tuesday June 17, 2025, at HSHS Saint Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Alfred's life...
Douglas "Cleve" Cleveland Bradley
Jun 15, 2025
Douglas Cleveland "Cleve" Bradley, age 71
April 30, 1954 – June 15, 2025
Douglas Cleveland "Cleve" Bradley, age 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:37 PM- Sunday June 15, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.
A service celebrating Cleve's...
Larry "Pappy" E. Kibler
Jun 15, 2025
Larry E. "Pappy" Kibler, age 87 of Olney, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on June 15, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.
Larry was born on January 7, 1938, at home in rural Jasper County, Illinois, the son of Perry and Evelyn (Newlin) Kibler. He married...
Myra A Diesser
May 31, 2025
Myra Diesser, age 84, of Olney, passed away on May 31, 2025, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney. Â Myra was born on January 14, 1941, in Chauncey, Illinois, the daughter of Forrest and Alene (Stout) Rosborough. Myra married Gary Diesser on June 12, 1959, in Olney, Illinois and he survives. A visitation for family and...
Jolene (Barnes) Lewis
May 29, 2025
Jolene Lewis, age 78
June 4, 1946 – May 29, 2025
Jolene Lewis, age 78, of Cave in Rock, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 3:55 PM - Thursday May 29, 2025, at her home.
Private family services will be...
Evalia "Bibi" Gonzales Van Arnam
May 25, 2025
Evalia "Bibi" Gonzalez Van Arnam, age 91
June 25, 1933-May 25, 2025
Evalia "Bibi" Gonzalez Van Arnam, age 91 of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:05 AM – Sunday May 25, 2025, at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Effingham, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial...
Virgil H. Gentry
May 23, 2025
Virgil H. Gentry
July 18, 1922 - May 23, 2025
Virgil H. Gentry, age 102, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:53 PM- Friday, May 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois.
Funeral Service will be...
Jack E. Lemar
May 23, 2025
Jack Edwards Lemar, age 70
August 17, 1954 – May 23, 2025
Jack Edwards Lemar, age 70, of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 AM- Friday May 23, 2025, at his home.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM- Saturday, May 31, 2025,...
Edward John Yager
May 21, 2025
Edward John Yager, age 84
November 24, 1940 – May 21, 2025
Edward John Yager, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:43AM-Wednesday, May 21, 2025, surrounded by his family at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Timothy Ray Newlin
May 18, 2025
Timothy Ray Newlin, age 62 July 1, 1962 – May 18, 2025
Timothy Ray Newlin, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:11 AM - Sunday, May 18, 2025, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
A service celebrating Tim's life will be held at 7:00 PM...
Clara Louise Kocher
May 17, 2025
Clara Louise Kocher, age 81 October 2, 1943 – May 17, 2025
Clara Louise Kocher, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:08 PM - Saturday, May 17, 2025, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30...
Inis Faye Kistner Probst
May 16, 2025
Inis Faye Kistner Probst, age 91 May 1, 1934 – May 16, 2025
Inis Faye Kistner Probst, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:56 AM - Friday, May 16, 2025, peacefully at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM - Monday,...
Kenneth R. Benson
May 9, 2025
Kenneth R. Benson, age 86
January 26, 1939 - May 9, 2025
Kenneth R. Benson, age 86 of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois.
A graveside service will be held at at 11:00 AM...
Cristine "Cris" Elizabeth Sladek
May 7, 2025
Cristine E. "Cris" Sladek, age 65
December 21, 1959 – May 7, 2025
Cristine E. "Cris" Sladek, of Long Beach, California, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 7, 2025, in Southern Illinois, at the age of 65. She was born on December...
Naomi Plummer
May 7, 2025
Naomi Plummer, age 84 of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on May 7, 2025, in Olney, Illinois.
Naomi was born on January 18, 1941, the daughter of Aen and Mary Louise (Leathers) Shidler.
Naomi married Larry Plummer in 1958, in Vincennes, Indiana and he preceded her in death on January...
Linda Marcella Kindlesparger
May 7, 2025
Linda Marcella Kindlesparger, age 63
June 17, 1961 - May 7, 2025
Linda Marcella Kindlesparger, age 63, of Thompsonville, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 PM - Thursday, May 7, 2025, at her home.
Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of...
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