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.
Mary Marlene Marshall
Dec 14, 2017
Mary M. Marshall, age 82
Mary M. Marshall, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 AM - Thursday, December 14, 2017, at her home.
Funeral services celebrating Mary's life will be held at 10:30 AM – Monday, December 18, 2017, at Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton, Illinois, with Kevin Colclasure officiating. Burial...
Agnes Pauletta Von Simpson
Dec 11, 2017
Agnes Pauletta Von Simpson, age 84
Agnes Pauletta Von Simpson, age 84, of Neoga, Illinois, and formerly of Elliottstown, Illinois, passed away at 5:25 PM - Monday, December 11, 2017, at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, December 15, 2017, at the Meyer...
Lloyd Samuel Tarr
Dec 8, 2017
Lloyd Samuel Tarr, age 81
Lloyd Samuel Tarr, age 81, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 7:25 AM - Friday, December 8, 2017, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM – Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois,...
Kenneth Francis Nadler
Dec 8, 2017
Kenneth Francis Nadler, age 96
Kenneth Francis Nadler, age 96, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:26 AM - Friday, December 8, 2017, at Willowbrook Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Kenny's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich,...
Theresa Marie Ochs
Dec 6, 2017
Theresa Marie Ochs, age 82
Theresa Marie Ochs, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:40 AM - Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, December 11, 2017, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic...
Wilford Keith French
Dec 2, 2017
Wilford Keith French, age 78
Wilford Keith French, age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:45 AM - Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Saturday, December 9, 2017, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois,...
Monroe Orin Earnest
Nov 30, 2017
Monroe Orin Earnest, age 75
Monroe Orin Earnest, age 75, of Dundas, Illinois, passed away at 8:55 PM - Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Private family services will be held with burial in the Sumner Cemetery in Sumner, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral...
Ovella (Mugrage) Stivers-Graham
Nov 26, 2017
Ovella (Mugrage) Stivers-Graham, age 102 of Olney, passed away at 2:37 AM on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.
Graveside service will be at 10 AM on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney. Pastor Todd Bettis will be officiating.
Ovella was born on February 27, 1915 in...
Mae Katherine Blank
Nov 25, 2017
Mae K. Blank, age 95
Mae K. Blank, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:47 AM - Saturday, November 25, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic...
Shirley Mae Stateler
Nov 24, 2017
Shirley Mae Stateler, age 81
Shirley Mae Stateler, age 81, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 6:50 AM - Friday, November 24, 2017, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel...
Dallas Earl Czerwonka
Nov 21, 2017
Dallas Earl Czerwonka, age 84
Dallas Earl Czerwonka, age 84, of Sigel, Illinois, passed away at 2:05 AM - Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM – Monday, November 27, 2017, at the Montrose Cemetery in Montrose, Illinois, with Pastor...
Beverly (Bissey) Bower
Nov 19, 2017
Beverly Bissey-Bower passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 4:40 PM at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 15, 1973. She married Colin Bower on August 12, 1995. She loved to cook and enjoyed helping with fellowship and children's activities. She worked as a Developmental Therapist for 20 years.
She...
Recil D Karn
Nov 17, 2017
Recil D. Karn, age 72 of Olney, passed away at 6:50 AM on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Burgin Manor in Olney.
No services are planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Recil was born on April 7, 1945, in Mt. Vernon (Jefferson County), the son of Melvin E. and Lula (Troubaugh) Karn....
Georgiann Marie Kocher
Nov 17, 2017
Georgiann Marie Kocher, age 90
Georgiann Marie Kocher, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:35 AM - Friday, November 17, 2017, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, November 20, 2017, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste....
Rose Marie Sunderland
Nov 15, 2017
Rose Marie Sunderland, age 89
Rose Marie Sunderland, a talented and devoted teacher, singer, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on November 15, 2017 at Champaign Urbana Nursing and Rehab Center at age 89.
Rose was born on April 28, 1928, the daughter of Agnes and John Kibler, and grew up in Arcola,...
Bobbie "Bob" Lee Russell
Nov 14, 2017
Bobbie Lee "Bob" Russell, age 83
Bobbie Lee "Bob" Russell, age 83, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:08 PM - Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, November 18, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois,...
Larry Joe "Turtle" Tracy
Nov 7, 2017
Larry Joe 'Turtle' Tracy, age 50 of Olney, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at his residence in Olney.
Funeral services will be at 11 AM on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Antioch Christian Church in rural Richland County. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in...
Ruby Helen Dappert Rich
Nov 7, 2017
Ruby Helen Dappert Rich, age 92
Ruby Helen Dappert Rich, age 92, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:05 PM - Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.
Service celebrating Ruby's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Central Christian Church in Newton, Illinois, with...
Linda M (Glover) Auldridge
Nov 6, 2017
Linda M. Auldridge, age 65 of West Salem, passed away at 10:14 AM on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Burgin Manor in Olney.
No services are planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Linda was born on October 20, 1952 in Olney, the daughter of Floyd and Annalee (Jennings) Glover. She later married...
Charles Van Hensley
Nov 1, 2017
Charles Van Hensley, Sr, age 84
Charles Van Hensley, Sr. age 84, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 5:02 PM - Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Van's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, November 6, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral...
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