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.

Harold Kocher

Harold Kocher

Jan 22, 2018

Harold Edward Kocher, age 84 Harold Edward Kocher, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away 4:22 AM - Monday, January 22, 2018, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Saturday, January 27, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr. Dean Probst celebrating mass. ...

Richard "Dick" L. Lewis

Richard "Dick" L. Lewis

Jan 21, 2018

Richard L. "Dick" Lewis, age 77

Richard L. "Dick" Lewis, age 77, of Newton, Illinois, passed away 3:58 PM - Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Dick's life will be held at 3:00 PM – Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Newton, Illinois,...

Anita Rae Brooks

Anita Rae Brooks

Jan 20, 2018

Anita Rae Brooks, age 84

Anita Rae Brooks, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 AM - Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Aperion Care in Olney, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Anita's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Central Christian Church in Newton, Illinois, with Scott Wilson...

Lucille M. Dallmier

Lucille M. Dallmier

Jan 18, 2018

Lucille M. Dallmier, age 92

Lucille M. Dallmier, age 92, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 2:35 PM - Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the Villas of Hollybrook in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Monday, January 22, 2018, at St. Mary of the Assumption...

Charles Darrel Hickey, Sr.

Charles Darrel Hickey, Sr.

Jan 14, 2018

Charles D. Hickey, Sr. age 71

Of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 12:51 PM – Sunday, January 14, 2018, at his daughter's home in Toledo, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Charles, will be held at 1:00 PM – Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois....

Alfonsina "Al" Schmidt

Alfonsina "Al" Schmidt

Jan 7, 2018

Mrs. Alfonsina Q. "Al" (Sablan) Schmidt, age 87

Mrs. Alfonsina Q. "Al" (Sablan) Schmidt, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:57 AM – Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Brookstone Estates in Charleston, Illinois.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, January 11, 2018, at St. Thomas...

Marilyn Clara Fritchley

Marilyn Clara Fritchley

Jan 7, 2018

Marilyn Clara (Miller) Fritchley, age 72

Marilyn Clara (Miller) Fritchley, age 72, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:05 AM - Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Saturday, January 13, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in...

Paul Dennis Hardiek

Paul Dennis Hardiek

Jan 5, 2018

Paul Dennis Hardiek, age 60

Paul Dennis Hardiek, age 60, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 12:35 PM - Friday, January 5, 2018, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be the held at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with...

Vincent "Dick" Richard Helregel

Vincent "Dick" Richard Helregel

Jan 5, 2018

Vincent Richard "Dick" Helregel, age 86

Vincent Richard "Dick" Helregel, age 86, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 2:13 AM - Friday, January 5, 2018, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at St. Mary of...

Gilbert Paul Frohning

Gilbert Paul Frohning

Jan 1, 2018

Gilbert Paul Frohning, age 74

Gilbert Paul Frohning, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:50 AM - Monday, January 1, 2018, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care in Flora, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in...

Meredith Lee Yager

Meredith Lee Yager

Dec 31, 2017

Meredith Lee Yager, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:55 PM - Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, January 5, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Rev. Steve Willis officiating.  Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park...

Norma Evelyn Clark

Norma Evelyn Clark

Dec 30, 2017

Norma Evelyn (Johnson) Clark, age 90

Norma Evelyn (Johnson) Clark, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:49 AM - Saturday, December 30, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Norma's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, January 4, 2018, at the First Baptist...

Leroy Paris Lester

Leroy Paris Lester

Dec 30, 2017

Leroy Paris Lester, age 55

Leroy Lester, age 55, of Effingham, Illinois, and former resident of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 8:45 AM – Saturday, December 30, 2017, at his home.

Private family services were held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois.

Beverly Ruth Marble

Beverly Ruth Marble

Dec 29, 2017

Beverly Ruth Marble, age 75 Beverly Ruth Marble of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away at 12:13 PM – Friday, December 29, 2017, at her son's home in Newton, Illinois. Services to honor her life will be held a 11:00 AM – Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Rose Hill Community Church in Rose Hill, Illinois with Virgil...

Patricia P. (Bailey) Miller

Patricia P. (Bailey) Miller

Dec 29, 2017

Patricia P. (Bailey) Miller, age 82

Patricia P. (Bailey) Miller, age 82, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:38 AM - Friday, December 29, 2017, at the Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Patricia's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral...

Mary Lois Hayes

Mary Lois Hayes

Dec 24, 2017

Mary Lois Hayes, age 87

Mary Lois Hayes, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:40 AM – Sunday, December 24, 2017, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Lois, will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, December 28, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home...

Floyd Leroy Marshall

Floyd Leroy Marshall

Dec 23, 2017

Floyd Leroy Marshall, age 81

Floyd Leroy Marshall, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:03 PM - Saturday, December 23, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Floyd's life will be held at 10:30 AM – Friday, December 29, 2017, at Scott Avenue Christian Church...

Esther (Bromm) Mcclure

Esther (Bromm) Mcclure

Dec 20, 2017

Esther (Bromm) McClure, age 90 of Olney, passed away at 6:30 AM on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Friday, December 22, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Crest Haven Memorial...

John Harold Drew Sr

John Harold Drew Sr

Dec 16, 2017

John Harold Drew Sr. age 80, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2017 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Thursday, December 21, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Friday, December 22, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home....

Cecil "Shorty" Dale Pierson, Sr.

Cecil "Shorty" Dale Pierson, Sr.

Dec 15, 2017

Cecil Dale "Shorty" Pierson, Sr. age 67

Cecil Dale "Shorty" Pierson, Sr., age 67, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 AM - Friday, December 15, 2017, at his home.

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

Cecil was...

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