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.
Michael Allen Bayles
Apr 23, 2016
Michael A. Bayles 45 of Newton, formerly of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 10:47 AM - Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at a later date in the Muddy Cemetery, South Muddy Township, Jasper County, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. In lieu...
Bobby Eugene Paul, Sr.
Apr 20, 2016
Mr. Bobby Eugene Paul, Sr. age 77
Mr. Bobby Eugene Paul, Sr., of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 12:30 PM – Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at his home.
No services to be held at this time. Arrangments are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, Illinois....Melvin Henry Staley
Apr 18, 2016
Melvin Henry Staley, age 92, of Olney, formerly of Dundas, passed away at 3:25 PM on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Burgin Manor in Olney.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 4-5 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral will follow at 5 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home....
Rosanna Mary (Hardig) Wyatt
Apr 15, 2016
Rosanna M. (Hardig) Wyatt, Age 81, of Olney, Passed Away At 8:30 PM, on Friday, April 15, at her Daughter's Home in Olney, surrounded by her children.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 19, 2016, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, in the Chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home, in Olney. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 20, 2016,...
Mary I (Mcgookey) Scherer
Apr 15, 2016
Mary I. Scherer, age 91, of Olney, passed away at 9:28 AM on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Visitation will be Monday, April 18, 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. Burial will...
Lana Oneida (Tucker) Burgener
Apr 11, 2016
Lana Oneida Burgener, age 69, of Olney, passed away at 7:28 PM on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.
Graveside service will be at Maple Dale Cemetery on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 12:30 PM. Visitation will be held from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM at the cemetery. Timothy Bowen will be officiating. Thrasher...
Carla Sue Hosick
Apr 8, 2016
Carla Sue (Allen) Hosick, age 70
April 16, 1945 – April 8, 2016
Mrs. Carla Sue (Allen) Hosick, of Rosiclare, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2016 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She passed away only 8 days before her 71st birthday.
Funeral services celebrating...
Gerald I Anderson
Apr 5, 2016
Gerald I. Anderson, age 85, of Olney, passed away at 7:45 AM on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 5-7 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be Friday, April 8 at 10 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family...
Neal Glen Elliott
Mar 31, 2016
Neal Glen Elliott, 60, of Dundas, died Thursday at home after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born February 24, 1956 in Olney, IL to Robert and Lenore Elliott. He is survived by his daughter, Denise (Brian) Horn of Olney, sisters Janet (David) Fonder of Green Bay, WI and Julie (Steve) Tabb of Camby, IN, special friend, Kathy...
Jeffrey Lynn Stanley
Mar 25, 2016
Jeffrey Lynn Stanley, age 74
Mr. Jeffrey Lynn Stanley, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 AM – Friday, March 25, 2016, at his home.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Honey Cemetery in Bogota, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...Arthur James Keller
Mar 24, 2016
Arthur James "Art" Keller, age 86
Arthur James Keller, of Ste. Marie, Illinois, passed away at 8:34 AM – Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, Illinois, with Fr....
Celia "Sis" Dian Murphy
Mar 22, 2016
Celia Dian "Sis" Murphy, age 77
Celia Dian "Sis" Murphy, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 12:30 AM – Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at her home.
Funeral services celebrating Dian's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Bogota, Illinois with Gary Hostetler...
Donald Ray Thrasher Sr
Mar 15, 2016
Donald Ray "Don" Thrasher, age 69, of Olney, went to be with the Lord at 10:33 PM on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his residence in Olney.
Visitation will be Friday, March 18, 2016 from 4-7 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 19 at 10 AM...
Janette Marie (Volk) Westendorf
Mar 14, 2016
Janette Marie (Volk) Westendorf, age 56
Janette Marie (Volk) Westendorf, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 6:18 AM – Monday, March 14, 2016, at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, March 17, 2016 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bishop Creek (Rural Dieterich), Illinois. Burial will be...
Vicki Sue Rubsam
Mar 11, 2016
Vicki Sue Rubsam, age 64
Mrs. Vicki Sue Rubsam, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 AM – Friday, March 11, 2016, at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois. Burial will be Mt. Calvary...
Sandra Jeanne Peterson
Mar 9, 2016
Sandra Jeanne Peterson, age 78
Mrs. Sandra Jeanne Peterson, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away at 2:20 AM – Friday, March 9, 2016, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingam, Illinois.
Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton,...
Edward "Ed" L Dorn
Mar 7, 2016
Edward L. "Ed" Dorn, age 71 Edward L. Dorn, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:40 AM – Monday, March 7, 2016, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Ed's life will be held at 10:30 AM – Friday, March 11, 2016, at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Rick Britton officiating. Burial will...
Mildred M. (Ochs) Schmidt
Mar 5, 2016
Mildred Marie "Millie" (Ochs) Schmidt, age 96 Mrs. Mildred Marie "Millie" (Ochs) Schmidt, of Ste. Marie, Illinois, passed away at 6:16 PM – Saturday, March 5, 2016, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, Illinois, with...
Estelle B. Kennedy
Mar 4, 2016
Estelle B. (Jansen) Kennedy, age 91 Mrs. Estelle B. (Jansen) Kennedy, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:39 AM – Friday, March 4, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with...
Randy Lee Auldridge
Mar 3, 2016
Randy Lee Auldridge, age 69, of West Salem, passed away at 5:45 PM on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Burgin Manor in Olney.
No services have been planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Randy was born on November 3, 1946 in West Salem, the son of George and Nellie (Fishel) Auldridge. He...
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