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.

Dorothy Marie Woods

Dorothy Marie Woods

Dec 24, 2018

Dorothy Marie Woods, age 98

June 10, 1920 – December 24, 2018

Dorothy Marie Woods, age 98, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:27 AM - Monday, December 24, 2018, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian burial will be...

Janet V. Laugel

Janet V. Laugel

Dec 22, 2018

Janet V. Laugel, age 93

July 08, 1925 – December 22, 2018

Janet V. Laugel, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:14 AM - Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM...

Judith "Judy" (Jackson) Swick

Judith "Judy" (Jackson) Swick

Dec 18, 2018

Judith "Judy" (Jackson) Swick, age 68

July 14, 1950 – December 18, 2018

Judith "Judy" (Jackson) Swick, age 68, of Decatur, Illinois, and formerly of Jasper County, Illinois, passed away at 5:05 PM - Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at her home following a courageous battle with breast cancer.

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Loretta Kay Hemrich

Loretta Kay Hemrich

Dec 16, 2018

Loretta Kay Hemrich, age 69

June 29, 1949 – December 16, 2018

Loretta Kay Hemrich, age 69, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:32 PM - Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM...

Patsy Kinsel

Patsy Kinsel

Dec 14, 2018

Patsy Kinsel

September 6, 1943 - December 14, 2018

Patsy Kinsel, of Casey, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois....

Eufala Viola Bigard

Eufala Viola Bigard

Dec 7, 2018

Eufala Viola Bigard, age 90

January 14, 1928 – December 07, 2018

Eufala Viola Bigard, age 90, of Ste. Marie, Illinois, passed away at 1:25 AM - Friday, December 07, 2018, at the Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of...

Casey Jean Levingston

Casey Jean Levingston

Dec 7, 2018

Casey Jean Levingston, age 29

December 25, 1988 – December 07, 2018

Casey Jean Levingston, age 29, of Lerna, Illinois, passed away at 6:27 PM - Friday, December 07, 2018, at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral services will...

Ferdinand "Fred" De Alexandro

Ferdinand "Fred" De Alexandro

Nov 30, 2018

Ferdinand "Fred" De Alexandro, age 88

May 28, 1930 – November 30, 2018

Ferdinand "Fred" De Alexandro, age 88, of Dieterich, Illinois, formerly of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, passed away at 11:18 AM - Friday, November 30, 2018, at his home.

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

Sandra "Sandy" D. Pinkston

Sandra "Sandy" D. Pinkston

Nov 28, 2018

Sandra D. "Sandy" Pinkston, age 59

February 08, 1959 – November 28, 2018

Sandra D. "Sandy" Pinkston, age 59, of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 5:12 PM - Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Private family services will be held.  In lieu of flowers, memory...

Mary Elizabeth Hoecherl

Mary Elizabeth Hoecherl

Nov 26, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Hoecherl, age 99

December 9, 1918 – November 26, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Hoecherl, age 99, of Ste. Marie, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 PM - Monday, November 26, 2018, at the St. Joseph's Home in Springfield, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday,...

Sally Ann (Tulip) Thomas

Sally Ann (Tulip) Thomas

Nov 24, 2018

Sally Ann (Tulip) Thomas, age 77, of Olney, passed away at 4:22 PM on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Aperion Care in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Pastor Steve Wingert will...

June Kay

June Kay

Nov 10, 2018

June Kay, age 89

July 19, 1929 – November 10, 2018

June Kay, age 89, formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 AM - Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Saxony Health Center in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.

Funeral services celebrating the life of June, will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday,...

Georgiana Louise Schackmann

Georgiana Louise Schackmann

Nov 10, 2018

Georgiana Louise Schackmann, age 86

March 08, 1932 – November 10, 2018

Georgiana Louise Schackmann, age 86, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:25 PM - Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Saturday, November 17,...

Lawrence "Larry" M. Villane

Lawrence "Larry" M. Villane

Nov 9, 2018

Lawrence M. "Larry" Villane, age 92

Mr. Lawrence M. "Larry" Villane, age 92, formerly of Olney, Illinois, and Fresno, California, passed away at 7:10 AM - Friday, November 9, 2018, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.

Catherine "Kay" M. Rubsam

Catherine "Kay" M. Rubsam

Nov 9, 2018

Catherine Mary "Kay" Rubsam, age 94 July 25, 1924 - November 9, 2018

Catherine Mary "Kay" Rubsam, age 94, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 AM - Friday, November 9, 2018, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at...

John Michael Lybarger

John Michael Lybarger

Nov 7, 2018

John Michael Lybarger, age 70

July 20, 1948 – November 7, 2018

John Michael Lybarger, age 70, of rural Ste. Marie, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 5:40 PM – Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at his farm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, November 12, 2018,...

Glenn Wesley Holcomb

Glenn Wesley Holcomb

Nov 4, 2018

Glenn Wesley Holcomb, age 57

Glenn Wesley Holcomb , age 57 , of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, passed away at 4:00 PM - Sunda y, November 4, 2018 in Greenup , I llinois .

Private family service will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel...

Elois J Fox

Elois J Fox

Nov 3, 2018

Elois J. Fox, age 87, of Newton, passed away at 3:40 PM on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Aperion Care in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be 3 PM on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Pastor Gary Wachtel will...

Brenda Lee (Utley) Mccabe

Brenda Lee (Utley) Mccabe

Nov 2, 2018

Brenda Lee (Utley) McCabe, age 59

December 28, 1958 – November 2, 2018

Brenda Lee (Utley) McCabe, age 59, of Bethany, Illinois, and former resident of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 PM – Friday, November 2, 2018, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating Brenda's life will be held at 2:00...

Betty Tipton

Betty Tipton

Nov 1, 2018

Betty G. Tipton, age 88

July 6, 1930 – November 1, 2018

Betty G. Tipton, age 88, formerly of Newton and Dundas, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 AM – Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dyer, Indiana.

Graveside services will be held at 2 PM...

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