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.

Bruce Martin Clark

Bruce Martin Clark

Dec 6, 2016

Bruce Martin Clark, age 37

Bruce Martin Clark, of Olney and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:58 AM - Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the home of his parents in Newton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton,...

Mary Elaine Hanson

Mary Elaine Hanson

Dec 6, 2016

Mary Elaine Hanson, age 69

Mary Elaine Hanson, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 AM - Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Sunday, December 11, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Mike Knepper officiating.  Burial will be in...

Nedra (Jones) Brown

Nedra (Jones) Brown

Dec 1, 2016

Nedra Brown age 60, of Olney, passed away at 3:23 PM on December 1, 2016 at Deaconess Main Campus in Evansville.

Celebration of Life service will be Monday, December 12 at 1 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. There will be no visitation before the service. Gary Wachtel and the Richland County...

Robert "Bob" Henry Zumbahlen

Robert "Bob" Henry Zumbahlen

Nov 30, 2016

Robert Henry "Bob" Zumbahlen, age 77

Robert Henry "Bob" Zumbahlen, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 4:12 PM - Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, December 5, 2016, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Island Grove, Illinois, with Fr. Bill...

Charles Robert Martin

Charles Robert Martin

Nov 23, 2016

Charles Robert Martin, age 80

Charles Robert Martin, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 PM - Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Charlie's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, November 28, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois,...

Ruby Faye Newlin

Ruby Faye Newlin

Nov 20, 2016

Ruby Faye Newlin, age 90

Ruby Faye Newlin, of Fontanet, Indiana and formerly of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 2:10 PM - Sunday, November 20, 2016, at Meadow Manor East in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Funeral services celebrating Ruby's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the Meyer...

Loran Kenneth Stafford

Loran Kenneth Stafford

Nov 19, 2016

Loran Kenneth Stafford age 84, passed away at 8:36 AM on November 19, 2016 at Deaconess Main Campus in Evansville.

Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, November 26 at 7 PM. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Loran was born on November 12, 1932 in Monroe City,...

Imelda Catherine Mette

Imelda Catherine Mette

Nov 16, 2016

Imelda Catherine (Kocher) Mette, age 90

Imelda Catherine (Kocher) Mette, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 11:18 AM - Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Saturday, November 19, 2016, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in...

Phoenix Alexander Dhom

Phoenix Alexander Dhom

Nov 13, 2016

Phoenix Alexander Dhom, age 23 days

Phoenix Alexander Dhom, son of Jordan E. and Samatha (Torma) Dhom, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:38 PM - Sunday, November 13, 2016, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Visitation will be held 5:00-6:00 PM – Thursday, November 17, 2016, at the...

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Frohning

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Frohning

Nov 11, 2016

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Frohning, age 77

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Frohning, Illinois, passed away at 10:15 AM - Friday, November 11, 2016, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr....

Raymond Lyle Shedlebower

Raymond Lyle Shedlebower

Nov 7, 2016

Raymond Lyle Shedlebower, age 75

Raymond Lyle Shedlebower, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 4:35 PM - Monday, November 7, 2016, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Raymond's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Pastor...

Jack Lee Gilbert

Jack Lee Gilbert

Nov 7, 2016

Jack Lee Gilbert, age 75

Jack Lee Gilbert, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 5:48 PM - Monday, November 7, 2016, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM – Monday, November 14, 2016, at the Aten Cemetery in Hidalgo, Illinois, with Rev. Tim Voll officiating. ...

Louisa "Lou" M (Bakes) Kimmel

Louisa "Lou" M (Bakes) Kimmel

Nov 3, 2016

Louisa M. "Lou" (Bakes) Kimmel, went to be with the Lord at 8:45 PM on November 3, 2016 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Services are pending at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Lou was born on August 1, 1932 in St. Paul, Indiana, the daughter of John and Bertha (Sterling) Bakes. She later...

Dana Dawn Ragsdale

Dana Dawn Ragsdale

Oct 23, 2016

Dana Dawn Ragsdale, age 61

Dana Dawn Ragsdale, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:35 PM - Sunday, October 23, 2016, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Rick Britton officiating.  Burial will be in the Kibler...

Dorothy (Runyon) Long

Dorothy (Runyon) Long

Oct 19, 2016

Dorothy Long passed away October 19, 2016 at The Villages at Oak Ridge in Washington, IN.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 24 from 9-10 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 10 AM. Burial will be at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney. Pastor Mike Baker will be officiating....

Benny J Fleming

Benny J Fleming

Oct 15, 2016

Benny J. Fleming, age 44 of Olney, passed away at 2:36 PM on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Celebration of Life service will be Tuesday October 18 from 6-7 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home.

Benny was born on April 9, 1972 in Olney, Illinois, the son...

Phillip Russell Apple

Phillip Russell Apple

Oct 15, 2016

Phillip Russell Apple, age 82

Phillip Russell Apple, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:07 AM – Saturday, October 15, 2016, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held from 11:00 AM – Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. Visitation will...

Phoebe Ann Ping

Phoebe Ann Ping

Oct 14, 2016

Phoebe Ann Ping, age 99

Phoebe Ann Ping, of Newton, Illinois, quietly slipped from this life into the arms of Jesus, on Friday, October 14, 2016, at Willowbrook Memory Care Center in Effingham, Illinois surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, October 21, 2016, at the Hunt...

Stephen Patrick Walsh

Stephen Patrick Walsh

Oct 14, 2016

Stephen Patrick Walsh, age 61

Steve Walsh, of Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away at 4:05 AM - Friday, October 14, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Graveside services celebrating Steve's life will be held at 3:00 PM – Friday, November 4, 2016, at the Stone Church Cemetery near Rosiclare, Illinois.  Arrangements...

Carolyn J. Woods

Carolyn J. Woods

Oct 11, 2016

Carolyn J. (Massey) Woods, age 73

Carolyn J. (Massey) Woods, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:24 AM - Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating Carolyn's life will be held at 2:00 PM – Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the First Baptist Church in Newton, Illinois, with Rev. Steve...

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