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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.

Jeanette C. (Ochs) Kuhl

Jeanette C. (Ochs) Kuhl

Jun 30, 2017

Jeanette C. (Ochs) Kuhl, age 91

Jeanette C. (Ochs) Kuhl, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:02 PM - Friday, June 30, 2017, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, July 3, 2017, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in...

Dorothy Erlene (Urfer) Isenburg

Dorothy Erlene (Urfer) Isenburg

Jun 26, 2017

Dorothy Erlene (Urfer) Isenburg, age 90

Dorothy Erlene Isenburg, age 90, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away June 26, 2017, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Private family services were held with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  The obituary can be...

Dennis Eugene Cornwell

Dennis Eugene Cornwell

Jun 23, 2017

Dennis Eugene Cornwell, age 60

Dennis Eugene Cornwell, age 60, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:09 AM - Friday, June 23, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Dennis, will be held at 4:00 PM – Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home...

Dennis Glenn Whitehurst

Dennis Glenn Whitehurst

Jun 21, 2017

Dennis Glenn Whitehurst, age 70 March 15, 1947 - June 21, 2017 Dennis Glenn Whitehurst, age 70, of Vallejo, California, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away on June 21, 2017, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com...

Linda Jean Kocher

Linda Jean Kocher

Jun 16, 2017

Linda Jean Kocher, age 69

Linda Jean Kocher, age 69, of rural Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 5:25 AM - Friday, June 16, 2017, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, June 19, 2017, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic...

Louise G. (Helregel) Keller

Louise G. (Helregel) Keller

Jun 11, 2017

Louise G. (Helregel) Keller, age 95

Louise G. (Helregel) Keller, age 95, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 3:40 AM - Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Care Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM - Thursday, June 15, 2017, at St. Mary of...

Hilda (Kerner) Dhom

Hilda (Kerner) Dhom

Jun 4, 2017

Mrs. Hilda (Kerner) Dhom, age 101

Mrs. Hilda (Kerner) Dhom, of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 5:13 AM – Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois

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

Pearl (Foerster) Anderson

Pearl (Foerster) Anderson

May 27, 2017

Pearl L. (Foerster) Anderson, age 86, of Olney, passed away at 7:09 PM on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10 AM on Thursday, June 1, 2017 in the...

Henry J. Kuhl

Henry J. Kuhl

May 25, 2017

Henry Joseph Kuhl, age 66

Henry Joseph Kuhl, age 66, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at. Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois, with Fr. Mark Stec celebrating mass.  Burial will be in...

Ruth Ann (Stanley) Gibbs

Ruth Ann (Stanley) Gibbs

May 24, 2017

Ruth Ann (Stanley) Gibbs, age 71, of Olney, passed away at 11:13 AM on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will...

Lorianne Kimmel

Lorianne Kimmel

May 21, 2017

Lorianne Kimmel, age 42, of Salem, passed away at 11:54 PM on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at SSM-Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Friday, May 26, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be at...

Pauletta V. Norris

Pauletta V. Norris

May 19, 2017

Pauletta V. Norris, age 79

Pauletta V. Norris, age 79, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, May 19, 2017, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Pauletta, will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Grace Lutheran Church in...

Betty Yvonne Kuhn

Betty Yvonne Kuhn

May 16, 2017

Betty Yvonne Kuhn, age 81 Betty Y. Kuhn, 81, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 5:50 a.m., at the Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois. Private family services will be held at a later date. The Meyer Funeral Home in Greenup, Illinois is in charge of the arrangements. The obituary...

Gary Allen Goss

Gary Allen Goss

May 8, 2017

Gary Allen Goss, age 68

Gary Allen Goss, age 68, of Ste. Marie, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 AM - Monday, May 8, 2017, south east of Ste. Marie, Illinois.

Private family services will be held.  In loving memory of Gary, memorials may be made to the Ste. Marie American Legion Post #932. ...

Charles Ray 'Chuck' Miller

Charles Ray 'Chuck' Miller

May 2, 2017

Charles Ray 'Chuck' Miller, age 84, of Toledo, went to be with the Lord at 8:25 AM on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Mason Point Nursing Home in Sullivan, IL.

Celebration of Life service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Hillside Bethel Tabernacle Church in Decatur. Visitation will be 1 hour before...

Wayne Allen Knight

Wayne Allen Knight

May 1, 2017

Wayne Allen Knight, age 59, of Mt. Carmel, passed away at 10:37 AM on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, Indiana.

Graveside service will be at 10 AM on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Ebenezer Cemetery in Calhoun. Pastor Ben Strobe will be officiating.

Wayne was born on October 30, 1957,...

Gail Joy (Colyer) Rusk

Gail Joy (Colyer) Rusk

Apr 21, 2017

Gail Joy Rusk, age 85, of Olney, passed away at 5:40 PM on Friday, April 21, 2017 at her residence in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be at 1 PM on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Noble Prairie Cemetery. Cremation rites were accorded. Pastor Gary Wachtel will be officiating. Burial will be at Noble Prairie Cemetery...

Charles "Shag" B. Shadley

Charles "Shag" B. Shadley

Apr 19, 2017

Charles B. "Shag" Shadley, age 76

Charles B. "Shag" Shadley, of Plainfield, Indiana, and a former resident of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:14 AM – Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Indiana University Health West Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

A private family service was held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral...

Patsy L Mattoon

Patsy L Mattoon

Apr 19, 2017

Patsy Mattoon, age 68, of Olney, passed away at 3:49 AM on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Crest Haven Memorial Park. Cremation Rites were accorded. Pastor Tim Bursott will be officiating.

Patsy was born on...

Robert Franklin Fear

Robert Franklin Fear

Apr 18, 2017

Robert Franklin Fear, age 88

Robert Franklin Fear, age 88, of Effingham, and former resident of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:17 AM - Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Robert's life will be held 11:00 AM – Saturday, April 22, 2017, at First Baptist...

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