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.

Thelma Devall Bishop

Thelma Devall Bishop

Jun 18, 2018

Thelma Devall Bishop, age 100

Thelma Devall Bishop of Greenup, Illinois passed away at 5:30 AM – Monday, June 18, 2018, at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois, surrounded by her family and friends.

Funeral services celebrating Thelma's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday, June 23, 2018,...

Josephine Viola Watkins

Josephine Viola Watkins

Jun 14, 2018

Josephine Viola Watkins, age 87

Josephine Viola Watkins, of Willow Hill, Illinois, and a longtime resident of Yuma, Arizona, passed away at 11:20 AM – Thursday, June 14, 2018, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating Josephine's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Meyer Funeral Home in...

Pamela Sue Schafer

Pamela Sue Schafer

Jun 12, 2018

Pamela Sue Schafer, age 65

Pamela Sue Schafer, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:50 AM – Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at her home.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM – Friday, June 15, 2018, at Trexler Cemetery in rural Newton, Illinois, with Mike Knepper officiating.  Arrangements are under care of...

Glenn W. Sunderland

Glenn W. Sunderland

Jun 7, 2018

GLENN W. SUNDERLAND AGE 92

Glenn W. Sunderland, formerly of Washington, IL and Newton, IL, passed away on June 7, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living, Urbana, IL, at age 92.

Glenn was born on December 28, 1925 to Glenn H. and Sarah (Taylor) Sunderland, in Olney, IL, and grew up in Newton, IL....

Clarence 'Mac' Mcwilliams

Clarence 'Mac' Mcwilliams

Jun 7, 2018

Clarence 'Mac' McWilliams, age 92 of Olney, passed away at 10:04 AM on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be at 2 PM on Sunday, June 10, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Pastor Gary Wachtel will be officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded....

Michael Delor Beaulieu

Michael Delor Beaulieu

Jun 6, 2018

Michael Delor Beaulieu, of Toledo, Illinois, and formerly of Dieterich, and Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 6:03 AM – Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Michaels's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Friday, June 8, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois, with Tom Skinner officiating.  Visitation will be held 2...

Rosemary F (Roth) Stangle

Rosemary F (Roth) Stangle

Jun 3, 2018

Rosemary F. Stangle, age 94 of Pineville, Louisiana, formerly of Olney, passed away at 6:35 PM on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Summit Nursing Home in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Visitation will be from 7-9 PM, on Friday, June 8, 2018, in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Saturday, June...

Rose Marie Wallace

Rose Marie Wallace

May 30, 2018

Rose Marie Utley Wallace, age 78

Rose Marie Utley Wallace of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 AM – Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Aperion Care in Olney, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Rose's life will be held at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the Potter's House Ministry in Newton,...

Donald Ebbert Macon

Donald Ebbert Macon

May 27, 2018

Donald Ebbert Macon, age 59

Donald Ebbert Macon of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away at 9:58 PM – Sunday, May 27, 2018, at his home.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  The obituary can be viewed...

Dollie Davidson Martin

Dollie Davidson Martin

May 27, 2018

Dollie Davidson Martin, age 89

Dollie Davidson Martin of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 12:49 PM – Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM – Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Dieterich, Illinois, with...

Jerry Lynn Burnell

Jerry Lynn Burnell

May 26, 2018

Jerry Lynn Burnell, age 75

Jerry Lynn Burnell of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 PM – Saturday, May 26, 2018, at his home.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM – Sunday, November 4, 2018, at the Honey Cemetery in Bogota, Illinois, with Brett Wright officiating. Arrangements are under...

Rose Marie Buerster

Rose Marie Buerster

May 25, 2018

Rose Marie Buerster, age 89

Rose Marie Buerster of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:57 AM – Friday, May 25, 2018, at Lavender Ridge in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois.  Burial will be...

Bill Harrolle

Bill Harrolle

May 24, 2018

Bill Harrolle, age 71 of Olney, passed away at 4:45 AM on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Saturday, May 26, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service in the chapel of Thrasher Family...

Warren "Doc" G. Ebbert

Warren "Doc" G. Ebbert

May 21, 2018

Warren G. "Doc" Ebbert, age 96

Warren G. "Doc" Ebbert of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:02 PM – Monday, May 21, 2018, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, May 25, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Pastor Paul Bauer...

Marilyn Elaine Rubsam

Marilyn Elaine Rubsam

May 18, 2018

Marilyn Elaine Rubsam, age 85

Marilyn Elaine Rubsam of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:32 PM – Friday, May 18, 2018, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois, surrounded by her eight children.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle...

Carl Richard Fulk

Carl Richard Fulk

May 17, 2018

Carl Richard Fulk, age 71, of Noble passed away peacefully in his home with sister Lori by his side on May 17, 2018.

Richard was born in Olney the son of Carl M. and Erma V. (Jackson) Fulk on March 1, 1947. He was drafted into the Army on June 19th, 1969. He completed basic training at...

Roy Allen Blackford

Roy Allen Blackford

May 17, 2018

Roy Allen Blackford, age 89 of Olney, passed away surrounded by his family, at 11:10 AM on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Monday, May 21, 2018...

Mitzi Jo (Fallert) Jones

Mitzi Jo (Fallert) Jones

May 16, 2018

Mitzi Jo Jones, age 83 of Washington, Ill, formerly of West Liberty, passed away at 8:35 PM on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Reflections Memory Care in Washington, Ill.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Ursula Louise Russell

Ursula Louise Russell

May 16, 2018

Ursula Louise Russell, age 81

Ursula Louise Russell of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 5:35 AM – Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family services will be held with burial in Dieterich Village Cemetery in Dieterich, Illinois.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer...

Norman E. Copper

Norman E. Copper

May 10, 2018

Norman E. Copper, age 89 Norman E. Copper, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:46 PM – Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Villas of Hollybrook in Newton, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie,...

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