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.

Linzy Adair Michael

Linzy Adair Michael

Jun 22, 2016

Linzy Adair Michael, age 46

Linzy Adair Michael, of Nokomis, Illinois, passed away at 11:59 PM - Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois.  Burial will be in the Mt. Zion...

Shirley (Leach) Morgan

Shirley (Leach) Morgan

Jun 21, 2016

Shirley Ellison Morgan of Olney, passed away at 1:46 PM on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Visitation will be Monday, June 27, 2016 from 1-2 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 2 PM. Burial will be at North Freedom Cemetery in Noble. Pastor Mike Baker...

Geneva Mary (Warren) Elliott

Geneva Mary (Warren) Elliott

Jun 18, 2016

Geneva Mary (Warren) Elliott of Olney, passed away at 12:25 AM on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Deaconess Gateway Heart Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 9-10 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 10 AM. Burial will be at Parker Cemetery in Xenia...

Richard Arlen Wilburn

Richard Arlen Wilburn

Jun 15, 2016

Richard Wilburn, age 79, of Olney, passed away at 12:35 PM on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his residence.

Richard was born July 10, 1936 in Flora, the son of Harold and Ina Wilburn. He married Violet Sours on May 6, 2000. She survives.

Richard was a US Army and Illinois National Guard veteran. Richard...

Emily G (Davidson) Lefever

Emily G (Davidson) Lefever

Jun 15, 2016

Emily G. (Davidson) Lefever, age 80, of Olney, passed away at 6:23 AM on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 18 from 10-11 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 11 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will be...

Rosetta Louise Deck

Rosetta Louise Deck

Jun 14, 2016

Rosetta Louise Deck, age 78

Rosetta Louise Deck, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:58 AM - Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Pastor...

Jessie Naomi Daniel

Jessie Naomi Daniel

Jun 14, 2016

Mrs. Jessie Naomi Daniel, age 97

Mrs. Jessie N. Daniel, of St. Charles, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in St. Charles, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  Burial will...

Darwin Charles

Darwin Charles

Jun 10, 2016

Darwin Charles, age 53, of Olney, passed away at 7:46 AM on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 15 from 6-8 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Graveside funeral service will be at 11 AM at Green Hill Cemetery in Noble. Pastor Tim Bursott and...

Harriett (Walters) Huff

Harriett (Walters) Huff

Jun 9, 2016

Harriett (Walters) Huff, age 80, of Olney, passed away at 6:58 AM on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her residence in Olney.

Visitation will be Monday, June 13 from 10-11 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 11 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will be...

Sue Ann (Martin) Topian

Sue Ann (Martin) Topian

May 28, 2016

Sue Ann (Martin) Topian, age 67

Sue Ann (Martin) Topain, of Lincoln, Illinois, and formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away - Saturday, May 28, 2016, at her home.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois.

Sue Ann was born...

Dorothy Lee Elmore

Dorothy Lee Elmore

May 27, 2016

Dorothy Lee (Cowger) Elmore, age 87

Dorothy Lee (Cowger) Elmore, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 5:49 PM – Friday, May 27, 2016, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at the Latona Church of Christ in...

Ilene B. Corso

Ilene B. Corso

May 21, 2016

Ilene B. Corso, age 92

Ilene B. Corso, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:30 AM – Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Willowbrook Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Latona Church of Christ in Latona, Illinois, with Nate Hagen...

Linda Maude (Wade) Deimel

Linda Maude (Wade) Deimel

May 16, 2016

Linda Maude (Wade) Deimel, age 69, of West Salem, passed away at 12:15pm on Monday, May 16, 2016 at her residence in West Salem, IL.

Celebration of Life service at Crest Haven Memorial Park will be Wednesday, May 25 at 11 AM. Cremation rites have been accorded. Thrasher Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial...

Gloria Ann Adams

Gloria Ann Adams

May 13, 2016

Gloria Ann Adams, age 86

Of  Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 6:42 PM - May 13, 2016, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Gloria's life, will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois, with Pastor...

Leonard B. Ochs

Leonard B. Ochs

May 10, 2016

Leonard B. Ochs, age 83

Leonard B. Ochs of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:18 AM – Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, May 16, 2016 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste....

Jerry Franklin Cox

Jerry Franklin Cox

May 6, 2016

Jerry F. Cox, age 68

Jerry F. Cox of Martinsville, Illinois, passed away at 7:45 AM – Friday, May 6, 2016, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, Illinois, with Gene Southard officiating. ...

Wilma Ja (Stephens) Hanna

Wilma Ja (Stephens) Hanna

May 3, 2016

Wilma Ja (Stephens) Hanna, age 68, of Olney, passed away at 5:03 AM on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 10-11 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral will follow at 11 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Pastor...

Ronald Bernard Maxon

Ronald Bernard Maxon

May 2, 2016

Ronald Bernard Maxon, age 76

Ronald Bernard Maxon, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:05 AM - Monday May 2, 2016, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Ron's life will be held at 10:30 AM - Friday May 6, 2016, at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Rev....

Helen P (Grove) Paddick

Helen P (Grove) Paddick

May 2, 2016

Helen P. (Grove) Paddick, age 88, of Olney, passed away at 9:59 AM on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 10-11 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral will follow at 11 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Pastor...

Robert "Biggans" Glen Everett

Robert "Biggans" Glen Everett

Apr 27, 2016

Robert Glen "Biggans" Everett, age 67, of Effingham, IL, formerly of Wheeler, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., at St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham, IL. A celebration of life service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2nd at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich with Kurt Simon in charge of services. Visitation...

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