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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Â Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois.
Sue Ann was born...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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