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.

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...

Dale Eugene Spiker

Dale Eugene Spiker

Apr 16, 2017

Dale Eugene Spiker, age 79

Dale Eugene Spiker, age 79, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 11:41 PM - Sunday, April 16, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Friday, April 21, 2017, at the Latona Church of Christ in Latona, Illinois, with...

Martha L. Ives

Martha L. Ives

Apr 15, 2017

Martha L. Ives, age 74

Martha L. Ives, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:40 PM - Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM – Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois, with Nate Hagen...

Vickie Sue Drake

Vickie Sue Drake

Apr 13, 2017

Vickie Sue (Jayne) Drake, age 65

Vickie Sue (Jayne) Drake, age 65, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 11:57 PM - Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  ...

Otis Earl Greenwood

Otis Earl Greenwood

Apr 12, 2017

Otis Earl Greenwood, age 89, of Olney, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his home in Olney.

Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2017 from 6-8PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 10 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will...

Doris Faye Snyder

Doris Faye Snyder

Apr 10, 2017

Doris Faye Snyder, age 89, of Olney, passed away at 11:40 AM on Monday, April 10, 2017 at her residence in Olney. A funeral took place on Wednesday, April 12. Burial was at Sumner City Cemetery in Sumner.

Jack Edward Christensen

Jack Edward Christensen

Apr 7, 2017

Jack Edward Christensen, age 66

Jack Edward Christensen, age 66, of Mason, Illinois, passed away at 8:14 AM - Friday, April 7, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Jack's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home...

Alvin Gene Foster

Alvin Gene Foster

Apr 5, 2017

Alvin Gene Foster, age 87

Alvin Gene Foster, age 87, of Effingham, Illinois, and a former resident of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away at 11:05 AM - Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois, while being visited and comforted by family members.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00...

Virginia Catherine Marshall

Virginia Catherine Marshall

Apr 5, 2017

Virginia Catherine Marshall, age 96

Virginia Catherine Marshall, age 96, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:24 PM - Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Scott...

Kent Allen Einhorn

Kent Allen Einhorn

Apr 3, 2017

Kent Allen Einhorn, age 52

Kent Allen Einhorn, age 52, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 5:38 PM - Monday, April 3, 2017, at his home.  He had struggled with depression for many years.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, April 7, 2017, at. St. Joseph's Catholic...

Delores Irene Lomas

Delores Irene Lomas

Apr 2, 2017

Delores passed thru heaven's gate at 3:03pm Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL. She was welcomed into heaven by her husband, Conrad Lomas whom she married on January 16, 1941 in St. Charles, MO. They spent many happy years together and lived in rural West Salem prior to his passing in November of 1984....

Audrey "Betty" E. Chapman

Audrey "Betty" E. Chapman

Mar 29, 2017

Audrey E. "Betty" Chapman, age 90

Audrey E. "Betty" Chapman, age 90, of Manhattan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Monday, April 3, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Mike Knepper officiating.   Burial...

Rex Allen Hayes

Rex Allen Hayes

Mar 29, 2017

Rex Allen Hayes, age 70

Rex Allen Hayes, age 70, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 PM - Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at his home.

Private family service will be held with burial in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery near Charleston, Illinois.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home –...

Lorena P. (Westendorf) Pruemer

Lorena P. (Westendorf) Pruemer

Mar 28, 2017

Mrs. Lorena P. (Westendorf) Pruemer, age 95

Lorena P. (Westendorf) Pruemer, age 95, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 4:21 PM - Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM - Monday, April 3, 2017, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Island Grove, Illinois,...

Mary Ann Miller

Mary Ann Miller

Mar 27, 2017

MARY ANN (SMITH) MILLER, AGE 80

Mary Ann (Smith) Miller, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 PM – Monday, March 27, 2017, at her home surrounded by family and loved ones.

Funeral service celebrating Mary Ann's life will be held at 10:00 AM - Saturday, April 1, 2017, at...

Jerry "Red Dog" Dean Donaldson

Jerry "Red Dog" Dean Donaldson

Mar 26, 2017

Jerry Dean "Red Dog" Donaldson, age 48

Jerry Dean Donaldson, age 48, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 AM - Sunday, March 26, 2017, west of Wheeler, Illinois.

Funeral  services will be held at 10:30 AM – Friday, March 31, 2017, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois, with...

Clella "Mimi" Hugenia (Elliott) Rottinghaus

Clella "Mimi" Hugenia (Elliott) Rottinghaus

Mar 25, 2017

Clella "Mimi" Rottinghaus, age 101, of Olney, passed away at 3:50 PM on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at United Methodist Village North Campus in Lawrenceville.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family...

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