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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.

Marion Edward Layman

Marion Edward Layman

Jul 28, 2019

Marion Edward Layman, age 76

October 25, 1942 – July 28, 2019

Marion Edward Layman, 76, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away July 28, 2019, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.  Together with his wife, Sandra Lou (Grove) Layman, he resided at their family grain farm...

Joan Taylor

Joan Taylor

Jul 28, 2019

Joan Taylor, age 87

March 26, 1932 – July 28, 2019

Joan Taylor, age 87, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away 5:30 AM - Sunday, July 28, 2019, at the daughter's home in Greenup, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM –...

Michael Edward Clark

Michael Edward Clark

Jul 28, 2019

Michael Edward Clark, age 65

February 27, 1954 – July 28, 2019

Michael Edward Clark, age 65, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away 10:28 PM - Sunday, July 28, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services celebrating Mike's life will be held at...

Trena Ruth (Cade) Knackmus

Trena Ruth (Cade) Knackmus

Jul 23, 2019

Trena Ruth (Cade) Knackmus, age 77, of Olney, passed away at 4:07 PM on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Graveside service will be at 2 PM on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in the chapel of Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont. Pastor Gary Wachtel will be officiating.

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Sue (Crackel) Grove

Sue (Crackel) Grove

Jul 21, 2019

Sue Grove, age 79, of Olney, passed away at 12:00 PM (NOON) on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will...

Mildred Finn

Mildred Finn

Jul 10, 2019

Mildred Wilson Finn, age 97

July 26, 1921 – July 10, 2019

Mildred Wilson Finn, age 97, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 PM - Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at her home.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM – Monday,...

Larry Wayne Rogers

Larry Wayne Rogers

Jul 10, 2019

Larry Wayne Rogers, age 69

July 29, 1949 – July 10, 2019

Larry Wayne Rogers, age 69, of Farmington, Missouri and former resident of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:18 AM - Monday, July 29, 2019, in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

Celebrating of...

June Ann Conrad

June Ann Conrad

Jul 9, 2019

June Ann Conrad, age 86

June 1, 1933 – July 09, 2019

June Ann Conrad, age 86, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away 11:44 PM - Tuesday, July 09, 2019, at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM - Saturday,...

Dorothy "Suzy" Joan Pilman

Dorothy "Suzy" Joan Pilman

Jul 2, 2019

Suzy Pilman, age 79

August 19, 1939 – July 2, 2019

Suzy Pilman, age 79, of Newton, Illinois, passed away 2:45 PM - Tuesday, July 02, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

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

Joe Arthur Dowds

Joe Arthur Dowds

Jul 1, 2019

Joe A. Dowds, age 71 of Olney, passed away at 1:30 AM on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Aperion Care in Olney.

Visitation will be from 2 - 4 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. No formal service will be conducted after visitation.

Joe was...

Shirley Carlene (Stanley) Novak

Shirley Carlene (Stanley) Novak

Jun 30, 2019

Shirley Carlene Novak, age 79

August 26, 1939 – June 30, 2019

Shirley Carlene Novak, age 79, of Noble, Illinois, passed away 9:00 AM - Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Aperion Care in Olney, Illinois.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are...

Marion Eugene Bahl

Marion Eugene Bahl

Jun 28, 2019

Marion E. Bahl, age 88

November 19, 1930 – June 28, 2019

Marion E. Bahl, age 88, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away 5:58 PM - Friday, June 28, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Vera Fern (Mckinney) Morrison Wiley

Vera Fern (Mckinney) Morrison Wiley

Jun 27, 2019

Vera Fern (McKinney) Morrison Wiley, age 98

Vera Fern (McKinney) Morrison Wiley, age 98, of Dieterich, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, and Bogota, Illinois, passed away 10:51 AM - Thursday, June 27, 2019, at her home.

Private family services will be held with burial will be in the Johnson...

Ronald Wayne Bickers

Ronald Wayne Bickers

Jun 26, 2019

Ronald Wayne Bickers, age 78

January 19, 1941 – June 26, 2019

Ronald Wayne Bickers, age 78, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 3:56 AM – Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital of Effingham, Illinois.

Visitation will be held 1:00-3:00...

Amy (Sucher) Ray

Amy (Sucher) Ray

Jun 21, 2019

Amy (Sucher) Ray age 33 of Olney, passed away at 9:05 AM on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be at 2 PM on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at First Assembly of God in Olney. Pastor Paul Goss will be officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded....

Jordan Bryant

Jordan Bryant

Jun 17, 2019

Jordan Bryant, age 17 of Noble, passed away at 10:31 PM on Monday, June l7, 2019 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation will be from 11 AM - 1 PM on Saturday, June 22, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 1 PM Saturday, June 22, 2019...

Betty L. Hannaman

Betty L. Hannaman

Jun 14, 2019

Betty L. Hannaman, age 81

January 26, 1938 – June 14, 2019

Betty L. Hannaman, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:25 PM - Friday, June 14, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Visitation will be held...

Geraldine "Jeri" Lawanda Mundt

Geraldine "Jeri" Lawanda Mundt

Jun 7, 2019

Geraldine "Jeri" Lawanda (Mellendorf) Mundt, age 86

May 11, 1933 – June 07, 2019

Geraldine 'Jeri' Lawanda (Mellendorf) Mundt, 86, of rural Dieterich, Illinois, went to her heavenly home on June 7, 2019, at 9:58 PM at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

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Marguerite Gregor

Marguerite Gregor

Jun 3, 2019

Marguerite Gregor, age 95

October 06, 1923 – June 03, 2019

Marguerite Gregor, age 95, of Chicago, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:36 AM – Monday, June 3, 2019, at Liberty Village of Clinton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Danny Lee Davis

Danny Lee Davis

Jun 2, 2019

Danny Lee Davis, age 61

December 07, 1957 – June 02, 2019

Danny Lee Davis, age 61, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 3:55 PM – Sunday, June 2, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating the...

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