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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Friday, January 18, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic...

Deborah Bennett

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

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

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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