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.
Aaron Eugene Warner
Mar 2, 2019
Aaron Eugene Warner, age 59
September 30, 1959 – March 02, 2019
Aaron Eugene Warner, age 59, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:35 AM - Saturday, March 02, 2019, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Private family services will be held. ...
Bobby R Long
Feb 22, 2019
Bobby Ray Long, 81, of Olney IL. passed away Friday Feb. 22, 2019, 9:38 am at Carle Hospital in Urbana IL surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be on Saturday March 2nd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Christian Church of Olney with a Celebration of Life ceremony at 3:00. Thrasher Funeral Home of Olney will...
Glenn Edward Eades
Feb 21, 2019
Glenn Edward Eades, age 90
October 28, 1928 – February 21, 2019
Glenn E. Eades, age 90, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 4:39 AM - Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Mattoon Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Mattoon, Illinois.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the...
Cecilia "Cissey" D. Johnson
Feb 20, 2019
Cecilia D. "Cissey" Johnson, age 50
September 07, 1968 – February 20, 2019
Cecilia D. "Cissey" Johnson, age 50, of Altamont, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 PM - Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
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Florence Evelyn Kocher
Feb 17, 2019
Florence Evelyn (Cunningham) Kocher, age 86
July 7, 1932 – February 17, 2019
Florence Evelyn (Cunningham) Kocher, age 86, of Ste. Marie, Illinois, passed away at 8:02 PM - Sunday, February 17, 2019, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Mass...
Kenneth "Kenny" William Mielke
Feb 14, 2019
Kenneth William "Kenny" Mielke, age 96
November 3, 1922 – February 14, 2019
Kenneth William "Kenny" Mielke, age 96, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 7:24 AM - Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Helia Heathcare in Effingham, Illinois.
Graveside services will be held...
Fern "Peg" Amanda Parr
Feb 9, 2019
Fern Amanda "Peg" Parr, age 97
November 29, 1921 – February 09, 2019
Fern Amanda "Peg" Parr, age 97, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:07 PM - Saturday, February 09, 2019, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.
Eastern Star rites will be held...
Rita Faye Tarpley
Feb 8, 2019
Rita Faye Tarpley, age 77, of Calhoun, passed away at 1:35 PM on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.
Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be...
John Salzman Blievernicht
Feb 8, 2019
John Salzman Blievernicht, age 87
June 02, 1931 – February 08, 2019
John Salzman Blievernicht, 87 of rural Teutopolis, IL passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 8 th , 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Monday, February 11, 2019,...
Connie M (Scott) Pride
Feb 1, 2019
Connie M. (Scott) Pride, age 67, of Olney, passed away at 2:10 AM on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Aperion Care in Bridgeport.
Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 PM on Monday, February 4, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in the chapel...
Ronald Lee Birch
Jan 25, 2019
Ronald Lee Birch, age 85 March 5, 1933 – January 25, 2019
Ronald Lee Birch, 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 AM - Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.
Private funeral services will be held at...
Christine May Einhorn
Jan 24, 2019
Christine "May" (Ochs) Einhorn, age 95 May 1, 1923 - January 24, 2019
Christine "May" (Ochs) Einhorn, 95, of Newton, died at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the Newton Care Center.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. – Tuesday, January...
Billy John South
Jan 22, 2019
BILLY JOHN SOUTH
1935 – 2019
Billy John (BJ) South, 83, of Newton, Illinois, and former resident of Niceville, Florida, and Shawneetown, Illinois, passed away at 9:10pm – Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at St Anthony's Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
BJ was...
Wayne W. Behrns
Jan 21, 2019
Wayne Behrns, age 91
June 3, 1927 – January 21, 2019
Wayne Behrns, 91, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday January 21, 2019 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack the week before.
Wayne was born on the family farm north of Dieterich...
Anne B Black
Jan 18, 2019
Anne B. Black , age 75 September 19, 1943 – January 18, 2019
Anne Black, age 75, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 AM - Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Newton Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM –Friday, January 25, 2019, at the Meyer Funeral...
Jaiden Darrell King
Jan 17, 2019
Maybe you felt it and maybe you didn't on January 17, 2019 the world as we know it changed when Jaiden Darrell King, 13 years old took his own life at his home in Indianapolis. Jaiden is the son of Ben and Mandy King and was born in Olney on January 18, 2005.
He was a bright...
Lulubelle (King) Kessler
Jan 14, 2019
Lulubelle (King) Kessler, age 84, of Olney, passed away at 5:09 AM on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Thursday, January 17, 2019Â in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Friday, January 18, 2019Â at St. Joseph Catholic...
Deborah Bennett
Jan 11, 2019
Deborah Ann Bennett, age 66
March 8, 1952 – January 11, 2019
Deborah Bennett, age 66, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:20 AM - Friday, January 11, 2019 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM – Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the...
Arlene Rife
Jan 11, 2019
Arlene Rife , age 95
July 5, 1923 – January 11, 2019
Arlene Rife, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:02 AM - Friday, January 11, 2019 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at...
Carla 'Jody' Jo Gertsch
Jan 7, 2019
Carla Jo 'Jody' (Duncan) Gertsch, age 59, of Olney, passed away at 5:15 PM on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Celebration of Life service will be at 4 PM on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Pastor Mike Baker will be officiating. Cremation...
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