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.
Walter L Ryan
May 9, 2018
Walter L. Ryan, age 84 of Olney, passed away at 12:52 AM on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Celebration of Life service for Walter and Eva Ryan will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Antioch Christian Church in rural Richland County. Cremation rites were accorded. Burial will...
Loretta Kay Tarr
May 1, 2018
Loretta Kay Tarr, age 66
Loretta Kay Tarr, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 9:12 AM – Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at her home.
Funeral services celebrating Loretta's life will be held at 10:30 AM – Monday, May 7, 2018, at the Latona Church of Christ in Latona, Illinois, with Nate Hagen officiating. ...
Debra "Debbie" Lynne Pittman
Apr 29, 2018
Debra Lynne "Debbie" (Lewis) Pittman, age 58 Debra Lynne "Debbie" (Lewis) Pittman, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:31 PM – Sunday, April 29, 2018, at her home. Visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. In loving memory of Debbie, memorials may be made...
Phyllis Ann Rudolphi
Apr 20, 2018
Phyllis Ann Rudolphi, age 68
Phyllis Ann Rudolphi, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 AM – Friday, April 20, 2018, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating the life of Phyllis, will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, April 30, 2018, at the Frist Baptist Church...
Robert Nicholas
Apr 20, 2018
Robert Nicholas, age 71 of Olney, passed away at 9:35 PM on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 27, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be from 11 AM – 1 PM in the chapel...
Joanna Marie Chancellor
Apr 19, 2018
Joanna Marie Chancellor, age 81
Joanna Marie Chancellor, of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 5:22 PM – Thursday, April 19, 2018, at her home surrounded by family.
Funeral services celebrating Joanna's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home - Bishop Chapel in Greenup,...
Mary M (Beidleman) Mcclaskey
Apr 18, 2018
Mary M. (Beidleman) McClaskey, age 91 of Olney, passed away at 5:15 AM on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney. Pastor Tim Bursott will be officiating.
Mary was born on June 20, 1926...
Ray Ferguson
Apr 18, 2018
Ray Ferguson, age 92
Ray Ferguson, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:28 PM – Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Ray's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, April 23, 2018, at the Latona Church of Christ in Latona, Illinois, with...
Rhonda Renee (Bell) Toy
Apr 17, 2018
Rhonda Renee Toy, age 52 of Olney, passed away at 10:26 PM on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her daughter's residence in Noble.
Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Monday, April 23, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be from 11 AM – 1 PM on Monday, April...
John C. Mccarthy
Apr 15, 2018
John C. McCarthy, age 88
John C. McCarthy, of Newton, Illinois, and former resident of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas, passed away at 11:00 PM – Sunday, April 15, 2018, at his home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Honey Cemetery in Bogota, Illinois, with full military...
Margaret Ann Brackett
Apr 15, 2018
Margaret Ann Brackett, age 83
Margaret Ann Brackett, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:48 AM – Sunday, April 15, 2018, at her home.
Funeral services celebrating Margaret's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Nate Hagen officiating. Burial...
Margaret L. Meyer
Apr 11, 2018
Margaret Louise Meyer, 84, of Wheeler, Ill. passed away at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday (April 11, 2018) at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Effingham, surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Monday, April 16, 2018, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in rural Dieterich (Bishop Creek), Ill., with Fr. Bill...
Daniel "Dan" Gene Jansen
Apr 9, 2018
Daniel Gene "Dan" Jansen, age 52
Daniel Gene "Dan" Jansen, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:56 AM – Monday, April 9, 2018, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, April 13, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic...
Carol (Krisulevicz) Weiler
Apr 9, 2018
Carol (Krisulevicz) Weiler, age 55 of Olney, passed away at 8:48 AM on Monday April 9, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be from 11 AM- 1 PM on Friday, April 13, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. No formal services will be held. Cremation rites will be accorded.
...Alice (Ritter) Plew
Apr 5, 2018
Alice L. Plew, 92, of Olney, IL died April 5, 2018 at 5:30 a.m. at Helia Healthcare. She was born May 30, 1925 to Clarence and Lula (Kirk) Ritter in Bedford, IN. She married Francis Plew on April 7, 1946. While waiting for him to return from overseas during WWII, she worked as a telephone inspector in Indianapolis, IN....
Margie (Blair) Zuber
Apr 4, 2018
Margie (Blair) Zuber, age 91 of Olney, passed away at 8:20 AM on Wednesday April 4, 2018 at United Methodist Village North Campus in Lawrenceville.
Private family service will be Friday, April 13 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stringtown. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Stringtown. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Margie...
Karen (Galloway) Price
Apr 3, 2018
Karen Price, age 65 of Olney, passed away at 2:09 PM on Tuesday April 3, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
No services are planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded
Karen was born on June 22, 1952, the daughter of Victor and Marie (Davis) Galloway. She later married Frank E....
Gerald Gene 'Jerry' Grove
Mar 30, 2018
Gerald G. 'Jerry' Grove, age 84 of Olney, passed away from a broken heart six weeks after his wife, on Friday March 30, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 10 AM...
Marvin Elmore
Mar 29, 2018
Marvin E. Elmore, age 93 Marvin E. Elmore, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 7:55 AM – Thursday, March 29, 2018, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Marvin's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at the Latona Church of Christ in Latona, Illinois, with Nate Hagen and Mike Knepper officiating. Burial...
Nova Lee Vaughn
Mar 23, 2018
Nova Lee Vaughn, 3 months old, passed away at 7:28 AM on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.
Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be from 11 AM – 1 PM on Tuesday, March 27,...
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