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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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