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.

Patricia Jo (Jarvis) Burke

Patricia Jo (Jarvis) Burke

Mar 20, 2018

Patricia Jo (Jarvis) Burke, age 74 of Olney, passed away at 9:22 AM on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

Graveside service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, March 24 at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the cemetery. Pastor Steve Wingert will be...

Stephen Cowger

Stephen Cowger

Mar 20, 2018

Stephen Cowger, age 59

Stephen Cowger, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 03:25 PM – Tuesday, March 20, 2018,

at his home.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 28 th at 3:00 pm, at the Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Illinois with Nate Hagen officiating. Funeral arrangements...

Nancy Grace Tipsword

Nancy Grace Tipsword

Mar 18, 2018

NANCY GRACE TIPSWORD, age 70

Nancy Grace Tipsword, of Greenup, Illinois passed peacefully at 5:34 AM – Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Douglas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Nancy's life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home –...

Mary Ann Kocher

Mary Ann Kocher

Mar 17, 2018

Mary Ann (Dhom) Kocher, age 62 Mary Ann (Dhom) Kocher, of Newton, Illinois passed peacefully at 2:25 AM – Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday, March 22, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr. Dean Probst...

Eric Robert Fehrenbacher

Eric Robert Fehrenbacher

Mar 15, 2018

Eric Robert Fehrenbacher, age 32

Eric Robert Fehrenbacher, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:11 PM – Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, March 19, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton,...

Mildred Jane (Brashear) Keller

Mildred Jane (Brashear) Keller

Mar 12, 2018

Mildred Jane (Brashear) Keller, age 67 of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her residence in Sugar Land.

Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Wednesday, March 21 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Liberty Lawn Cemetery...

Aaron Michael Grom

Aaron Michael Grom

Mar 9, 2018

Aaron Michael Grom, age 26 Aaron Michael Grom, age 26 of Newton, Illinois and formerly of Manassas Park, Virginia, passed away at 4:45 PM – Friday, March 9, 2018, in Newton, Illinois. A gathering for Friends and Family will be held at 4:00 PM – Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. In...

Rebecca Lynn (Vancil) Gossage

Rebecca Lynn (Vancil) Gossage

Mar 5, 2018

Rebecca Lynn (Vancil) Gossage, age 58 of Olney, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at her residence in Olney.

No services are being planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Rebecca was born on December 4, 1959 in Rushville, Illinois, the daughter of Moris and Donna (Thompson) Vancil. She later married Randy...

Andrew Joseph 'Andy' Wonn

Andrew Joseph 'Andy' Wonn

Mar 2, 2018

Andrew Joseph 'Andy' Wonn, age 54 of Olney, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, March 7 at the Olney VFW. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Andy was born on November 23, 1963 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the...

Mary Lou Fehrenbacher

Mary Lou Fehrenbacher

Feb 26, 2018

Mary Lou Fehrenbacher,

devoted and beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home in Robinson, Illinois surrounded by family on Monday, February 26, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was age 86.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m....

Doris Kingery

Doris Kingery

Feb 23, 2018

Doris Sowers Kingery Mrs. Doris Sowers Kingery, age 86 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. A life celebration with the family will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 2–4 PM at Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois.  In loving memory...

Neal E Scott

Neal E Scott

Feb 22, 2018

Neal E. Scott, age 87 of Olney, passed away on Thursday February 22, 2018 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Monday, February 26, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher...

Robert Gale Hubble

Robert Gale Hubble

Feb 16, 2018

Robert Gale "Bob" Hubble, age 69 of Olney, passed away on Friday February 16, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in the...

Patricia J "Pat" (Harmon) Grove

Patricia J "Pat" (Harmon) Grove

Feb 14, 2018

Patricia J. "Pat" (Harmon) Grove, age 81 of Olney, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 14, 2018 at her residence.

Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Friday, February 16, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in...

Rowena Laverne Hutson

Rowena Laverne Hutson

Feb 11, 2018

Rowena LaVerne Hutson, age 101

Rowena LaVerne Hutson, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:06 AM - Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the Riverside Cemetery in Newton, Illinois, with Pastor Amy Jeffries officiating. ...

Janet Kay Carlen

Janet Kay Carlen

Feb 9, 2018

Janet Kay Carlen, age 65

Of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 AM - Friday, February 9, 2018, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois, with Virgil Cisney officiating.  Burial will be in...

Eva M (Leboeuf) Ryan

Eva M (Leboeuf) Ryan

Jan 30, 2018

Eva M. (LeBoeuf) Ryan, age 81 of Olney, passed away at 11:30 PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

A private family service is being planned. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Eva was born on August 23, 1936 in Mineral Wells, Texas, the daughter of Cyril and Effie (Simmons)...

Isabel Mary Clark

Isabel Mary Clark

Jan 28, 2018

Isabel Mary Clark, age 96 Isabel Mary Clark, age 96, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 PM – Sunday, January 28, 2018, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Saturday, February 3, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr....

Mary Ellen Craig

Mary Ellen Craig

Jan 25, 2018

Mary Ellen Craig, age 92

Of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 7:56 PM – Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Mary Ellen's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois,...

Marilyn Joyce Clark

Marilyn Joyce Clark

Jan 22, 2018

Marilyn Joyce Clark, age 77

Marilyn Joyce Clark, age 77, of Jewett, Illinois, passed away 10:44 PM - Monday, January 22, 2018, at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Marilyn's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois,...

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