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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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