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.

Donna June Mullen

Donna June Mullen

Sep 3, 2017

Donna June Mullen, age 68

Donna June Mullen formerly known as Donna June Lewis, age 68, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 8:25 AM - Sunday, September 3, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Services celebrating the life of Donna, will be held at...

Doris Mary (Myers) Rogers

Doris Mary (Myers) Rogers

Aug 29, 2017

Doris Mary (Myers) Rogers, age 84, of Olney, passed away at 3:04 PM on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Funeral Service will be at 11 AM on Friday, September 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney. Visitation will be 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be at Haven Hill...

Alberta C. Smithenry

Alberta C. Smithenry

Aug 27, 2017

Mrs. Alberta C. Smithenry, age 95

Mrs. Alberta C. Smithenry, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:07 PM – Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic...

Thelma Jeannette (Toliver) Royse

Thelma Jeannette (Toliver) Royse

Aug 26, 2017

Thelma Jeannette Royse, age 95, of Olney, passed away at approximately 8:57am on Saturday, August 26 at Helia Healthcare Center of Olney.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 11 AM at Cornerstone Community Church in Noble. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. Burial will take place at Green Hill...

Dale "Dee" Lee Trimble

Dale "Dee" Lee Trimble

Aug 23, 2017

Dale Lee "Dee" Trimble, age 76

Dale Lee "Dee" Trimble, age 76, of La Place, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at his home with his children by his side.

Services celebrating Dale's life will be celebrated at 2:00 PM - Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop...

Elvera F (Rubin) Koch

Elvera F (Rubin) Koch

Aug 8, 2017

Elvera (Rubin) Koch, age 92, of Olney, passed away at 6:23 AM on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 2 PM on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Pastor Tim Bursott will be officiating. Entombment...

A Jolene Beal

A Jolene Beal

Jul 22, 2017

A. Jolene Beal, age 83, of Olney, passed away at 11:20 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at Crest Haven...

Betty L. Watts

Betty L. Watts

Jul 22, 2017

Betty L. Watts, age 86

Betty L. Watts, age 86, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:21 AM - Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  Burial will...

Christina (Richardson) Klingler

Christina (Richardson) Klingler

Jul 20, 2017

Christina (Richardson) Klingler, age 60, of Olney, passed away at 10:33 AM on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville.

Graveside service will be at 10 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Pleasant View Cemetery north of Olney. Pastor Mark Martin will be officiating.

Christina was born on July 30, 1956,...

Rebecca Lynn (Aldridge) Payne

Rebecca Lynn (Aldridge) Payne

Jul 19, 2017

Rebecca Lynn (Aldridge) Payne, age 62, of Noble, passed away at 5:59 PM on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Pana Community Hospital in Pana.

Celebration of Life service will be at 10 AM on Saturday, July 29 at Free Methodist Church in Olney. Cremation rites have been accorded. Pastor Steve Wingert will be officiating. Private family burial...

Robert Harold Dhom

Robert Harold Dhom

Jul 10, 2017

Robert Harold "Bob" Dhom, age 92 Robert Harold "Bob" Dhom, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:26 PM – Monday, July 10, 2017 at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois surrounded by his loved ones. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 AM – Thursday, July 13, 2017, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton,...

Jody Marie Grayling

Jody Marie Grayling

Jul 9, 2017

Jody Marie Grayling, age 61, of West Salem, passed away at 8:45 PM on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at her residence.

Cremation rites were accorded.

Jody was born on November 5, 1955, in Richland County, the daughter of Floyd Glover and Annalee (Jennings) Glover.

She worked at Champion Laboratories as a Press Operator...

Larry W. Pickens

Larry W. Pickens

Jul 9, 2017

Larry W. Pickens, age 85

Larry W. Pickens, age 85, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 5:40 AM - Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Effingham Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family service where held.  Burial was in the Trexler Cemetery west of Newton, Illinois.  Arrangements are under the care...

John Nick Katsorelos

John Nick Katsorelos

Jul 7, 2017

John Nick Katsorelos, age 86

John Nick Katsorelos, age 86, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:40 AM - Friday, July 7, 2017, at the home of his daughter.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Thursday, July 13, 2017, at the First Baptist Church in Newton, Illinois, with Rev. Steve Willis...

Ruth Adkins

Ruth Adkins

Jul 7, 2017

Ruth J. Adkins, age 86

Ruth J. Adkins, age 86, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:45 PM - Friday, July 7, 2017, at the Pekin Manor in Pekin, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Larry Matson officiating.  Burial will...

Carole Sue Schafer

Carole Sue Schafer

Jul 5, 2017

Carole Sue Schafer, age 75

Carole Sue Schafer, age 75, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 PM – Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, July 10, 2017, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in...

Gary Frank Rivard

Gary Frank Rivard

Jul 5, 2017

Gary Frank Rivard, age 71 Gary Frank Rivard, age 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 PM - Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, July 14, 2017, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois with Fr. Dean Probst celebrating mass. Burial will...

Linda Sue Burris

Linda Sue Burris

Jul 3, 2017

Linda Sue Burris, age 66

Linda Sue Burris, age 66, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:28 AM - Monday, July 3, 2017, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

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

Steven Mark Swanson

Steven Mark Swanson

Jul 3, 2017

Steven Mark Swanson, age 59 Steven Mark Swanson, age 59, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 8:28 AM - Monday, July 3, 2017, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Steven's life will be held 11:00 AM – Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois, with Bro. Carroll Ross officiating. Burial will be in the Oakridge...

Bernice M (Misner) Scott

Bernice M (Misner) Scott

Jul 1, 2017

Bernice M. (Misner) Scott, age 83, of Olney, passed away at 10:50 PM on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Thursday July 6, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10 AM on Friday July 7, 2017 in the chapel...

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