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.
Frank Charles Miller
Jan 7, 2016
Frank Charles Miller, age 70 Frank C. Miller, of Ste. Marie, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 PM – Thursday, January 7, 2016, in rural Ste. Marie Township, Jasper County, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating the life of Frank will be held at 11:00 AM –Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie,...
Carrie Irene Wade
Jan 5, 2016
Carrie Irene Wade, age 100 Carrie Irene Wade of Casey, Illinois and formerly of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 9:52 AM – Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Heartland Manor Nursing Center in Casey, Illinois. Private services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, Illinois. The obituary...
Amiel Franklin Goins
Jan 3, 2016
Amiel Franklin Goins, age 40 Amiel Franklin Goins, age 40, of Rosiclare, Illinois passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, Illinois. Celebration of life services for Franklin will held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, January 23, 2016, at the First Christian Church in Rosiclare, Illinois with Pastor Tommy Dutton officiating. A...
Clarence "Skeet" J. Keller
Jan 1, 2016
Clarence J. "Skeet" Keller, age 86 Clarence J. "Skeet" Keller of rural West Liberty, Illinois, went to be with the Lord at 5:22 AM – Friday, January 1, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, January 5, 2015 at St. Mary...
James Frederick Davis
Dec 29, 2015
James F. Davis, age 78 James F. Davis of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 12:49 PM – Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois with Bro. Carroll Ross officiating. Burial will...
Donna Dell "Whitie" (Luttrell) Ritchie
Dec 26, 2015
Donna "Whitie" (Luttrell) Ritchie, age 88, of Parkersburg, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, Indiana.
Visitation will be Monday, December 28 from 5-8 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 29 at 10 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home....
Carl Wayne Lewis
Dec 26, 2015
Carl Wayne Lewis, age 84 Carl Wayne Lewis of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 PM – Saturday, December 26, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, January 1, 2016 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Rick Britton officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery...
Kenneth R Lockwood Jr
Dec 19, 2015
Kenneth R. Lockwood Jr., age 75, of Olney, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 23, 2015 from 11 AM – 1 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home....
Dr. B. Paul Brummer
Dec 18, 2015
Dr. B. Paul Brummer, age 76 of Hillsboro Beach, Florida and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:03 AM - Friday, December 18, 2015, at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Boca Raton, Florida. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, January 4, 2016 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois...
Steven E. Auteberry
Dec 15, 2015
Steven Earl Auteberry, age 53 of Effingham, Illinois and formerly of Newton, Illinois passed away at 6:50 PM – Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Tom Matson officiating. Burial...
Russell Max Shull
Dec 15, 2015
Russell Max Shull, Sr. age 90 of Greenup, Illinois passed away at 3:45 PM – Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Heartland Manor Nursing Home in Casey, Illinois. Private family services will be held with burial in the Harmony Cemetery north of Greenup, Illinois with full military rites by the Cumberland County Veterans Association. In loving memory of Max,...
James "Jim" Frederick Miller
Dec 15, 2015
James Frederick "Jim" Miller, age 77 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 8:01 PM - Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Saturday, December 19, 2015, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial...
Richard Keith Shaffer
Dec 12, 2015
Richard Keith Shaffer, age 57 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 9:52 AM - Saturday, December 12, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM – Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Rick Britton officiating. Burial will be in the Hunt Cemetery in Yale, Illinois. Visitation will...
John Richard Wellbaum
Dec 9, 2015
John R. Wellbaum, age 87 of Jewett, Illinois passed away at 7:05 AM – Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, Illinois with Gene Creek and Cameron St.Michael officiating. Burial will be in the...
Kenneth Perkins Scherer
Dec 4, 2015
Kenneth Perkins Scherer, age 91, of Olney, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 9, 2015 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 at...
Clarrean Brooks
Dec 3, 2015
Mrs. Clarrean Brooks, age 89 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 11:50 AM - Thursday, December 3, 2015 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Central Christian Church 208 South Jackson Street Newton, Illinois with Mike Knepper officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in...
Sam Edward Parr
Dec 2, 2015
Sam Edward Parr, age 67 of rural Newton, Illinois passed away at 9:45 PM – Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. Burial will be in the Honey Cemetery in Bogota, Illinois. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00...
Dorothy Irene (Davidson) Hayes
Nov 29, 2015
Dorothy Irene (Davidson) Hayes, age 83, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 1-2 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 2 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Cremation rites will...
Zola Klingler
Nov 29, 2015
Zola M. Klingler, age 96 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 3:25 PM – Sunday, November 29, 2015 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Thursday, December 3, 2015 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois with Fr. Al Kemme and Fr....
Mika Leann Judy
Nov 21, 2015
Mika Leann (Cole) Judy, age 36 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 8:54 PM - Saturday, November 21, 2015 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 6:00PM - Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Rick Britton officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00-6:00 PM...
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