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.

James R. Beebe

James R. Beebe

Jan 31, 2017

James Richard Beebe, age 76

James Richard Beebe, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 11:49 PM – Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM – Friday, February 3, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  Burial will be in...

Kenneth Uno Torma

Kenneth Uno Torma

Jan 28, 2017

Kenneth Uno Torma, age 78

Kenneth Uno Torma of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 AM - Saturday, January 28, 2017, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating Kenneth's life, will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  Visitation will be held...

Donald Lee Long

Donald Lee Long

Jan 26, 2017

Donald Lee Long, age 90

Donald Lee Long of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:19 PM - Thursday, January 26, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in...

Noble Newton Kirby

Noble Newton Kirby

Jan 23, 2017

Noble Newton Kirby, age 95

Noble Newton Kirby, of rural Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 5:19 AM - Monday, January 23, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois, with...

Wanda H. Katro

Wanda H. Katro

Jan 20, 2017

Mrs. Wanda H. Katro, age 87

Mrs. Wanda H. Katro, of Dundas, Illinois, passed away at 7:40 PM – Friday, January 20, 2017, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in rural West Liberty, Illinois.   Visitation...

Shirley T. (Gentry) Cisney

Shirley T. (Gentry) Cisney

Jan 18, 2017

Shirley T. (Gentry) Cisney, age 76

Shirley T. (Gentry) Cisney, of Newton, Illinois and formerly of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 PM - Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at the 10:00 AM – Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the Jewett Community Church in Jewett, Illinois,...

Dennis James Miller

Dennis James Miller

Jan 17, 2017

Dennis James Miller, age 56

Dennis James Miller, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 PM - Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM – Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  In lieu of flowers,...

Howard L Ritchie

Howard L Ritchie

Jan 17, 2017

Howard L. Ritchie, age 92, of Parkersburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation will be Friday, January 20, 2017 from 5-7 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home with Masonic rites being held at 7 PM.  Funeral service will be Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 10 AM...

Carl Edward Mast

Carl Edward Mast

Jan 13, 2017

Carl Edward Mast, age 83

Carl Edward Mast, of Des Moines, Iowa, and formerly of Wheeler and Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 8:19 PM - Friday, January 13, 2017, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Carl, will be held at 2:00 PM – Friday,...

Mary Kathryn Berry

Mary Kathryn Berry

Jan 12, 2017

Mrs. Mary Kathryn Berry, age 88

Mary Kathryn Berry, 88, of Bloomington, Illinois, formerly of Olney and Clay City, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 8:32 PM on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at her daughter's home in Bloomington, Illinois.

Memorial mass celebrating Mary Kathryn's life will be held at 11:00...

Jacob "Jake" Milo Miller

Jacob "Jake" Milo Miller

Jan 9, 2017

Jacob "Jake" Miller, age 26 of Belleville, formerly of Olney, passed away at 8:25 AM on Monday, January 9, 2017 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 12 PM (NOON) on Thursday, January 12 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 AM - 12 PM (NOON) on Thursday, January...

John Robert Ahlfield

John Robert Ahlfield

Jan 1, 2017

John Robert Ahlfield, 76, of Columbus, Georgia, formerly of Olney, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.

Funeral service will be on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 1 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at Haven...

Rita O. Koontz

Rita O. Koontz

Dec 22, 2016

Rita O. Koontz, age 86

Rita O. Koontz, of Newton, Illinois, and a former resident of Charleston, Illinois, passed away at 6:29 AM - Thursday, December 22, 2016, at her residence at the Villas of Hollybrook in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, December 27,...

Anna Mae Perry

Anna Mae Perry

Dec 22, 2016

Anna Mae Perry, age 95

Anna Mae Perry, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 AM - Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family services will be held with burial in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Dieterich, Illinois.  In loving memory of Anna Mae,...

Allen Dale Wetherholt

Allen Dale Wetherholt

Dec 21, 2016

Allen Dale Wetherholt, age 77

Allen Dale Wetherholt, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 5:45 PM - Wednesday, December 21, 2016, in rural Jasper County.

Services celebrating Allen Dale's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at the Latona Church of Christ in Latona, Illinois, with Nate Hagen...

Marcia Ann (Kuhn) Brant

Marcia Ann (Kuhn) Brant

Dec 20, 2016

Marcia Ann (Kuhn) Brant, age 62

Marcia Ann (Kuhn) Brant, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 2:32 PM - Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at her home.

Private family services were held.  In loving memory of Marcia, memorial may be made to the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel 115 East Lincoln Drive Greenup,...

Gilbert "Gene" Eugene Harris

Gilbert "Gene" Eugene Harris

Dec 20, 2016

Gilbert Eugene "Gene" Harris, age 66

Gilbert Eugene "Gene" Harris, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:12 PM - Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

A service celebrating the life of Gene, will be held at 10:30 AM – Friday, December 23, 2016, at St. Thomas the...

Cliff Seessengood

Cliff Seessengood

Dec 16, 2016

Cliff Seessengood passed away at 1:45 AM on Friday, December 16, 2016 at home with his family surrounding him. He is survived by his wife Terri who he married November 18, 2001 in Noble. They have been together 28 years.

He is also survived by a brother Mart (Eris) Seessengood of Noble. Children, Brenda (Gary) Stanley of...

Ellen "Babe" R. Stephens

Ellen "Babe" R. Stephens

Dec 14, 2016

Ellen R. "Babe" Stephens, age 97

Ellen R. "Babe" Stephens, of Webster, Florida, and formerly of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 AM - Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, Florida.

A service celebrating the life of Ellen, will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at the...

Ruth Anne Wetherholt

Ruth Anne Wetherholt

Dec 10, 2016

Ruth Anne Wetherholt, age 75

Ruth Anne Wetherholt, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 12:50 PM - Saturday, December 10, 2016, at her home.

Services celebrating Ruth's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at the Latona Church of Christ in Latona, Illinois, with Nate Hagen officiating. ...

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