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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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