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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.

Danny Lee Finn

Danny Lee Finn

Apr 22, 2019

Danny Lee Finn, age 56

July 1, 1962 – April 22, 2019

Danny Lee Finn, age 56, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:25 AM – Monday, April 22, 2019, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM – Thursday, April...

Donnal "Don" Edward Fitzmaurice

Donnal "Don" Edward Fitzmaurice

Apr 20, 2019

Donnal Edward "Don" Fitzmaurice, age 81

November 29, 1937 – April 20, 2019

Donnal Edward "Don" Fitzmaurice, age 81, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 10:36 AM – Saturday, April 20, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Rickey Lee Wetherholt

Rickey Lee Wetherholt

Apr 16, 2019

Rickey Lee Wetherholt, age 65

May 3, 1953 – April 16, 2019

Rickey Lee Wetherholt, age 65, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away at 10:29 PM – Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Rickey, will be held at 3:00...

Ressie (White) Gantenbein

Ressie (White) Gantenbein

Apr 16, 2019

Ressie Gantenbein, 69, of Olney, passed away at 4:30 AM on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at her residence in Olney.

Memorial service and dinner will be at 12 PM (NOON) on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Christ Church located at 311 E. Glenwood in Olney. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Ressie was born on September...

Francis Okerlene Forrester

Francis Okerlene Forrester

Apr 16, 2019

Francis Okerlene Forrester, age 83

April 30, 1935 – April 16, 2019

Francis O. Forrester, age 83, of Beecher City, Illinois, passed away at 12:20 PM – Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Francis, will be held at...

Susie Shaffer

Susie Shaffer

Apr 13, 2019

Susie Shaffer, age 67

January 26, 1952 – April 13, 2019

Susie Shaffer, age 67, of Newton, Illinois, entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family at 6:12 AM - Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM...

Lorene Roberts

Lorene Roberts

Apr 12, 2019

Lorene Roberts, age 87

August 8, 1931 – April 12, 2019

Lorene Roberts, age 87, of Dalton, Georgia, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 PM – Friday, April 12, 2019, at her home.

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

Edith Patricia Warden

Edith Patricia Warden

Apr 11, 2019

Edith Patricia Warden, 75, of Olney, passed away at 5:00 AM on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

No services are being planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Edith was born on March 10, 1944 in Watervliet, MI, the daughter of Ula Tribble.

James Lavern Ward

James Lavern Ward

Apr 1, 2019

James LaVern "Jim" Ward, age 83

October 18, 1935 – April 01, 2019

James LaVern "Jim" Ward, age 83, of Lake Placid, Florida, formerly of Jasper County, Illinois, and Toledo, Illinois; passed away at 7:38 PM – Monday, April 01, 2019, at his home.

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Norma Agnes Buhler

Norma Agnes Buhler

Mar 28, 2019

Norma Agnes (McClory) Buhler, age 83

January 16, 1936 – March 28, 2019

Norma Agnes Buhler, age 83, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 8:28 AM – Thursday, March 28, 2019, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM –...

Josephine L Kapper

Josephine L Kapper

Mar 25, 2019

Josephine L. (Nix) Kapper, age 90

November 6, 1928 – March 25, 2019

Josephine L. (Nix) Kapper, age 90, of Olney and formerly of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 AM – Monday, March 25, 2019, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Mass...

Eugene "Hop" Hubert Hartrich

Eugene "Hop" Hubert Hartrich

Mar 23, 2019

Eugene Hubert "Hop" Hartrich, age 96

September 10, 1922 – March 23, 2019

Eugene Hubert "Hop" Hartrich, age 96, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 PM – Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Louise Short

Louise Short

Mar 20, 2019

Louise Short, age 89

April 12, 1929 – March 20, 2019

Louise Short, age 89, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:22 PM – Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at her home, at The Villas of Holly Brook in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating...

Jacob Lancaster

Jacob Lancaster

Mar 19, 2019

Jacob Lancaster, 83, of Olney, passed away at 9:00 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.

Celebration of Life service will be at 2 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Church in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Branch President James Brown will...

Albert Lee Rodgers

Albert Lee Rodgers

Mar 15, 2019

Albert Lee Rodgers, 87, of Findlay passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born on May 28, 1931 in Oblong, IL to the late Lloyd and Grace (Bailey) Rodgers. Albert married the late Pauline Kinkade with whom he had five children. He then married Mary Jane Brookins and she preceded him in death.

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Sharon Elizabeth Correll

Sharon Elizabeth Correll

Mar 11, 2019

Sharon Elizabeth (Buerster) Correll, age 66

January 02, 1953 – March 11, 2019

Sharon Elizabeth (Buerster) Correll, age 66, of Noble, Illinois, entered peacefully into eternal rest at 3:32 PM - Monday, March 11, 2019, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...

Jean (Fouty) Mitchell

Jean (Fouty) Mitchell

Mar 10, 2019

Alice Jean (Fouty) Mitchell, age 67

March 19, 1951 – March 10, 2019

Alice Jean (Fouty) Mitchell, age 67, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Jasper County, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019, at her home, after a two year battle with cancer.

Margie Anna Smith

Margie Anna Smith

Mar 8, 2019

Margie Anna Smith, age 95

September 26, 1923 – March 08, 2019

Margie Anna Smith, age 95, of Springfield, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 AM - Friday, March 08, 2019, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield, Illinois.

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Sybil Edna Roberts

Sybil Edna Roberts

Mar 3, 2019

Sybil Edna Roberts, age 97

March 28, 1921 – March 03, 2019

Sybil Edna Roberts, age 97, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 AM - Sunday, March 03, 2019, at Cumberland Rehabilitation and Health Care in Greenup, Illinois.

Funeral services will be...

Evelyn Rose Helmink

Evelyn Rose Helmink

Mar 2, 2019

Evelyn Rose Helmink, age 85

March 19, 1933 – March 02, 2019

Evelyn Rose Helmink, age 85, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 PM - Saturday, March 02, 2019, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial...

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