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.

Noah Thomas

Noah Thomas

Mar 11, 2017

Noah Thomas, age 52, of Olney, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL after complications from the West Nile Virus.

Cremation Rites were accorded and a celebration of life will be held at The Holiday in Olney in the Stratford room from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, March 22, 2017....

Alice Line

Alice Line

Mar 9, 2017

Mrs. Alice Line, age 81

Mary Alice Line, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly Wendelin, Illinois, passed away at 4:20 PM - Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Willowbrook Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, March 13, 2017, at Holy Cross Catholic...

Madison Nichole Schackmann

Madison Nichole Schackmann

Mar 8, 2017

Madison Nichole Schackmann, infant daughter of Eric and Sharon Schackmann of Newton, was born into the hands of the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 12:23 AM at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.  She weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces and was 19 inches long.   She is loved by her grandparents, Dan and Theresa Schackmann and...

Joanne (Rapp) Herman

Joanne (Rapp) Herman

Mar 8, 2017

Joanne (Rapp) Herman, age 81, of Olney, went to be with the Lord at 11:40 PM on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Visitation will be from 2-4 PM on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on...

Susie (Lawley) Short

Susie (Lawley) Short

Mar 8, 2017

Susie Short, age 71, of Dundas, went to be with the Lord at 11:50 AM on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.

Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at First Assembly of God in Olney. Funeral service will be at 10 AM at on Wednesday, March 15, 2017...

Terry Runyon

Terry Runyon

Feb 26, 2017

Terry LeRoy Runyon, age 60, of West Salem, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in rural Edwards County.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Friday, March 3, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 10 AM in the chapel of...

Larry Cain

Larry Cain

Feb 25, 2017

Larry Cain, age 78, of Olney, went to be with the Lord at 7:07 AM on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his residence in Olney.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Graveside service will be at 11:30 AM at Clay City Cemetery...

Marie Evelyn Fletcher

Marie Evelyn Fletcher

Feb 24, 2017

Mrs. Marie Evelyn Fletcher, age 78

Mrs. Marie Fletcher, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 9:40 PM – Friday, February 24, 2017, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Marie's life will be held at 3:00 PM – Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in...

Yvonne Britton

Yvonne Britton

Feb 22, 2017

Mrs. Yvonne Britton, age 80

Mrs. Yvonne Britton, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 PM – Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Yvonne's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton,...

Colleen Baughman

Colleen Baughman

Feb 20, 2017

Colleen Baughman, age 73

Colleen Baughman, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 PM – Monday, February 20, 2017, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) - Friday, February 24, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois, with Nate Hagen officiating.  Burial...

Charles David Williamson

Charles David Williamson

Feb 20, 2017

Charles David Williamson, age 63, of Olney, passed away at 11:58 AM on Monday, February 20, 2017 at his residence in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 6:15 PM. Visitation will beginning at 5 PM. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Charles was born on November 10, 1953...

Ruby Marie Chapman

Ruby Marie Chapman

Feb 18, 2017

Ruby Marie Chapman, age 95

Ruby Marie Chapman, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 1:35 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM - Thursday, February 23, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in...

Robert Dale Holland Sr

Robert Dale Holland Sr

Feb 18, 2017

Robert Dale Holland Sr., age 78, of Olney, passed away at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his residence in Olney.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM. Burial will be at Crest Haven Memorial Park....

Viola K. Keller

Viola K. Keller

Feb 17, 2017

Mrs. Viola K. (Kocher) Keller, age 100

Mrs. Viola K. (Kocher) Keller, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:42 AM – Friday, February 17, 2017, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, February 20, 2017, at St. Mary of the Assumption...

Paul Franklin Andrews

Paul Franklin Andrews

Feb 16, 2017

Paul Franklin Andrews, age 58

Paul F. Andrews, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 1:29 AM - Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM – Monday, February 20, 2017, at the Potter's House of Ministry in Newton, Illinois.  Services will follow with...

Marjorie B. Brooks

Marjorie B. Brooks

Feb 15, 2017

Marjorie B. Brooks, age 97

Marjorie B. Brooks, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 2:20 AM - Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois, with Randal James...

Josephine L (Crites) Harmon

Josephine L (Crites) Harmon

Feb 14, 2017

Josephine L. (Crites) Harmon, age 92, of Olney, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Graveside service will be held Friday, February 17, 2017 at 1 PM at Eureka Cemetery south of Claremont. Beau Brown will be officiating.

She was born on October 14, 1924 in Richland County, the daughter...

Grace E. (Maxwell) Kerner

Grace E. (Maxwell) Kerner

Feb 10, 2017

Mrs. Grace E. (Maxwell) Kerner, age 92

Mrs. Grace E. (Maxwell) Kerner, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:13 PM - Friday, February 10, 2017, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial for Grace, will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, February 13, 2017, at St....

Betty Jane (Brown) Thomas

Betty Jane (Brown) Thomas

Feb 5, 2017

Betty Jane (Brown) Thomas, age 91

Betty Jane (Brown) Thomas, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 AM – Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Betty's life will be held at 2:00 PM – Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home -...

Dennis Eugene Brooks

Dennis Eugene Brooks

Feb 4, 2017

Dennis Eugene Brooks, age 55

Dennis Eugene Brooks, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:58 PM – Saturday, February 4, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.

Masonic Rites with funeral services following will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton,...

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