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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.

Howard Delaine Tarr

Howard Delaine Tarr

May 25, 2019

Howard Delaine Tarr, age 83

October 15, 1935 – May 25, 2019

Howard Delaine Tarr, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:28 PM – Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Howard's life will...

Delores Rogene Walden

Delores Rogene Walden

May 23, 2019

Delores Rogene Walden, age 92

June 20, 1926 – May 23, 2019

Delores Rogene Walden, age 92, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 2:12 PM – Thursday, May 23, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating the...

Sylvia Lucille (Diel) Moore

Sylvia Lucille (Diel) Moore

May 21, 2019

Sylvia Lucille (Diel) Moore, age 98

December 04, 1920 – May 21, 2019

Sylvia Lucille (Diel) Moore, age 98, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:20 PM – Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Sylvia's life will...

Lora Mae Hunter

Lora Mae Hunter

May 16, 2019

Lora Mae Hunter, age 75

February 09, 1944 – May 16, 2019

Lora Mae Hunter, age 75, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 5:19 PM – Thursday, May 16, 2019, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00...

Ruth Miller

Ruth Miller

May 11, 2019

Ruth May Miller, age 80

January 02, 1939 – May 11, 2019

Ruth Miller, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:54 AM – Saturday, May 11, 2019, at her home.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, May 17, 2019,...

Kathryn Lynn (Nicholas) Banks

Kathryn Lynn (Nicholas) Banks

May 10, 2019

Kathryn Lynn (Nicholas) Banks, age 67 of Olney passed away at 8:30 PM on Friday, May 10, 2019 at her home.

Kathy worked in nursing homes taking care of people, & after she could no longer work she enjoyed being with family, drinking coffee, thrift store shopping, reading, crossword puzzles, flowers, plants, her fish pond, frogs &...

Roger Dale Hawes

Roger Dale Hawes

May 9, 2019

Roger Dale Hawes, age 65

March 19, 1954 – May 09, 2019

Roger Dale Hawes, age 65, of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 5:21 PM – Thursday, May 09, 2019, at Arcola Health Care Center in Arcola, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at...

Marilyn Ann (Dhom) Zumbahlen

Marilyn Ann (Dhom) Zumbahlen

May 8, 2019

Marilyn Ann (Dhom) Zumbahlen, age 83

April 16, 1936 – May 08, 2019

Marilyn Ann (Dhom) Zumbahlen, age 83, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:43 PM – Wednesday, May 08, 2019, at the HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of...

Lola Marie Rohr

Lola Marie Rohr

May 8, 2019

Lola Marie Rohr, age 96

September 20, 1922 – May 08, 2019

Lola Marie Rohr, age 96, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 PM – Wednesday, May 08, 2019, at the Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Jeffrey Lynn Matson

Jeffrey Lynn Matson

May 7, 2019

Jeffrey Lynn Matson, age 65

April 02, 1954 – May 07, 2019

Jeffrey Lynn Matson, age 65, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 2:40 PM – Tuesday, May 07, 2019, at his home.

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

Winfred "Windy" Elza Dressback

Winfred "Windy" Elza Dressback

May 5, 2019

Mr. Winfred Elza "Windy" Dressback, age 90

February 16, 1929 – May 05, 2019

Mr. Winfred Elza "Windy" Dressback, age 90, of Robinson Illinois, formerly of Newton, and Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 6:14 AM – Sunday, May 05, 2019.

Masonic services will be held...

Eleanor (Berlin) Lobacz

Eleanor (Berlin) Lobacz

May 2, 2019

Eleanor "Ellie" Lobacz, age 92, passed away on May 2, 2019, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Eleanor was born on February 5, 1927, the eldest child of three, to William and Florence Berlin of Berryville IL.  Her brother, Francis (Don) Berlin, preceded her in death. Her sister, Betty Jennings, survives and lives in Olney.

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Maxine Evelyn Spitler

Maxine Evelyn Spitler

May 1, 2019

Maxine Evelyn Spitler, age 99

March 15, 1920 – May 01, 2019

Maxine Evelyn Spitler, age 99, of Newton, Illinois, formerly of Sumner, Illinois, passed away at 8:32 AM – Wednesday, May 01, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM –...

James Ross Parrott

James Ross Parrott

Apr 30, 2019

James Ross Parrott, age 89 of Olney, passed away at 5:30 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville.

Visitation will be from 11 AM - 1 PM on Friday, May 3, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 1 PM 2019 in the chapel...

Deborah Ann Fisher

Deborah Ann Fisher

Apr 30, 2019

Deborah Ann Fisher, age 66

October 30, 1952 – April 30, 2019

Deborah Ann Fisher, age 66, of Oblong, Illinois, formerly of Broadlands, Illinois and Champaign, Illinois, passed away at 9:46 AM – Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at her home.

F uneral arrangements...

Anna "Anna Lou" Louise Stone

Anna "Anna Lou" Louise Stone

Apr 29, 2019

Anna Lou Stone, age 78

April 08, 1941 – April 29, 2019

Anna Lou Stone, age 78, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 12:03 AM – Monday, April 29, 2019, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will...

Donald Dean Martin

Donald Dean Martin

Apr 29, 2019

Donald Dean 'Don' Martin, 64, of Olney, passed away at 5:51 PM on Monday, April 29, 2019, at his residence in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be at 3 PM on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Antioch Christian Church in rural Richland County. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Pastor Mike Baker...

Cory Jon Jayne

Cory Jon Jayne

Apr 25, 2019

Cory Jon Jayne, age 31

July 28, 1987 – April 25, 2019

Cory Jon Jayne, age 31, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 7:55 AM – Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM – Tuesday, April 30,...

Phyllis Wright

Phyllis Wright

Apr 23, 2019

Phyllis Wright, age 95, of Peoria, Arizona, formerly of Effingham, Illinois, and Bible Grove, Illinois, went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at the Emmanuel Campus of Care in Peoria, Arizona.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM – Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Meyer Funeral Home...

Lora Ellen Fouty

Lora Ellen Fouty

Apr 22, 2019

Lora Ellen Fouty, age 89

April 29, 1929 – April 22, 2019

Lora Ellen Fouty, age 89, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:56 PM – Monday, April 22, 2019, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM...

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