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.

Carl Amos York

Carl Amos York

Oct 30, 2017

Carl Amos York, age 85

Carl Amos York, age 85, of Pharr, Texas, passed away at 9:15 AM - Monday, October 30, 2017, at Autumn Leaves of Flower Mound Assisted Living in Flower Mound, Texas.

Funeral services celebrating Carl's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the...

Dale Albert Burgener

Dale Albert Burgener

Oct 29, 2017

Dale Albert Burgener, age 88 of Olney, passed away at 3:50 PM on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Friday, November 3, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at Saron...

Thelma Louise Blair

Thelma Louise Blair

Oct 27, 2017

Mrs. Thelma Louise Blair, age 84

Mrs. Thelma Louise Blair, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:36 AM - Friday, October 27, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Grace United Methodist Church in...

Geneva Ann Dhom

Geneva Ann Dhom

Oct 23, 2017

Geneva Ann Dhom, age 80

Geneva Ann Dhom, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:58 AM - Monday, October 23, 2017, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Friday, October 27, 2017, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church...

Anthony Wayne Davis

Anthony Wayne Davis

Oct 23, 2017

Anthony Wayne Davis, 39

Of Greenup, IL passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017, at 5:05 PM – October 23, 2017, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM – Friday, October 27, 2017, at the First Church of the Nazarene 1000 US Highway 40 Casey,...

Duane Miller

Duane Miller

Oct 22, 2017

Duane Miller, age 47 of Olney, passed away at 8:14 AM on Sunday, October 22, 2017 in Olney.

Funeral services will be at 12 PM (NOON) on Friday, October 27, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be two hours before the service. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in...

Phyllis Marie Abraham

Phyllis Marie Abraham

Oct 20, 2017

Mrs. Phyllis Marie Abraham, age 83

Mrs. Phyllis Marie Abraham, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:19 PM - Friday, October 20, 2017, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Phyllis, will be held at 11:30 AM – Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at the...

Marian Kay (Schmidt) Dust

Marian Kay (Schmidt) Dust

Oct 17, 2017

Marian Kay (Schmidt) Dust, age 91

Marian Kay (Schmidt) Dust, age 91, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 11:39 AM - Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Marian's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the Church...

Phillip Lee Schuetter

Phillip Lee Schuetter

Oct 17, 2017

Phillip Lee Schuetter, age 57

Phillip Lee Schuetter, age 57, of Evansville, Indiana, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:46 PM - Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at The Heart Hospital at Deaconess Gateway in Newburg, Indiana.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, October 26, 2017,...

Mary Lue (Walls) Burgener

Mary Lue (Walls) Burgener

Oct 14, 2017

Mary Lue Burgener, age 86 of rural Dundas, passed away at 10:06 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2017.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Saron Church of the Grand Prairie in rural Richland County. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at Saron Church of the...

Robert Lewis West, Sr.

Robert Lewis West, Sr.

Oct 13, 2017

Mr. Robert Lewis West, Sr., age 76

Mr. Robert Lewis West, Sr., age 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM - Friday, October 13, 2017, at his home.

Private family services will be held.  In loving memory of Robert, memorials may be made to the Master's Hands of Jasper County 104 North Van...

Sandra Lynn Finn

Sandra Lynn Finn

Oct 9, 2017

Sandra Lynn "Sandy" Finn, age 58

of Newton, Illinois passed away at  4:15 AM - Monday, October 9, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services celebrating Sandy's life will be held at 10:00AM - Friday, October 13, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Larry "Red"...

Brenda (Young) Clark

Brenda (Young) Clark

Oct 9, 2017

Brenda (Young) Clark, age 70, of Olney, passed away at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 3 PM on Friday, October 13 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be two hours prior to service. Burial will be at Sumner City...

Eldon Max Meyer

Eldon Max Meyer

Oct 7, 2017

Eldon Max Meyer, age 85

Eldon Max Meyer, age 85, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away peacefully, at 3:20 PM - Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at the St. Aloysius...

Sue Clark

Sue Clark

Oct 6, 2017

Sue Clark, age 61 of Olney, passed away at 8:00 PM on Friday, October 6, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Cremation rites will be accorded. No services are being planned. Burial will be at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney.

Elizabeth Lou (Mcvey) Costantino

Elizabeth Lou (Mcvey) Costantino

Sep 28, 2017

Elizabeth Lou (McVey) Costantino, 89, of Olney, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Lavender Ridge in Olney.  She was born to John and Mary Jane (Rankin) McVey on January 5, 1928.  She married George Costantino in Herrin, Illinois, on July 20, 1947; he preceded her in death on February 23, 2007.

Elizabeth (Liz...

Betty Jean Ochs

Betty Jean Ochs

Sep 14, 2017

Mrs. Betty Jean Ochs, age 87

Mrs. Betty Jean Ochs, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:15 PM - Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, September 18, 2017, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic...

Dorris Douglas Leffler

Dorris Douglas Leffler

Sep 12, 2017

Dorris Douglas 'Doug' Leffler, age 103 Dorris Douglas 'Doug' Leffler, age 103, of Newton, Illinois, retired state employee, passed away at 5:05 AM - Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Mike Knepper...

William Lee Schwartz

William Lee Schwartz

Sep 12, 2017

William Lee Schwartz, age 64

William Lee Schwartz, age 64, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 PM - Tuesday, September 12, 2017, in New York, New York.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Saturday, September 23, 2017, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in...

Jan Dolores (Neil) Wright

Jan Dolores (Neil) Wright

Sep 7, 2017

Jan Dolores (Neil) Wright, age 75, of Olney, passed away at 5:24 PM on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her daughter's home.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

Jan was born December 15, 1941 in Lawrenceville, Illinois the daughter of Shirley and Waive (Goodart) Neil. She later married Larry Wright on August 31, 1963 in Olney....

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