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.

Barbara L Rauch

Barbara L Rauch

Nov 17, 2015

Barbara L. (Morgan) Rauch, age 77 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 7:30 AM – Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at her home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Monday, November 23, 2015 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Wendelin, Illinois....

Nila Jean Reed

Nila Jean Reed

Nov 14, 2015

Nila Jean Reed, age 60 of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 4:16 PM – Saturday, November 14, 2015 Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Hayes Cemetery in rural Hidalgo, Illinois with Rodney Houser officiating. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral...

Kenneth A Mendenhall

Kenneth A Mendenhall

Nov 12, 2015

Kenneth A. Mendenhall, age 74

of Toledo, Illinois passed away at 4:10 AM – Thursday, November 12, 2015 at his home with his family by his side.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, November 16, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home (Formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, Illinois...

Charles Edward Lewis

Charles Edward Lewis

Nov 10, 2015

Charles Edward Lewis, age 86 of Wheeler, Illinois passed away at 7:00 PM - Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM – Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois with Mike Elliott officiating. Burial will be in the Wheeler Cemetery...

Lloyd Gene Heady

Lloyd Gene Heady

Nov 9, 2015

Lloyd Gene Heady, age 83 of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 10:20 AM - Monday, November 9, 2015 at Palm Terrace in Mattoon, Illinois. Graveside services with flag presentation will be held at 2:00 PM – Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois with Carroll Ross officiating. Arrangements are under the Meyer Funeral...

Ollie M (Jennings) Greenwood

Ollie M (Jennings) Greenwood

Nov 8, 2015

Ollie M. (Jennings) Greenwood, age 92, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 11, 2015 from 4-7 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 10:30 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral...

Steven Joe Judy, Jr.

Steven Joe Judy, Jr.

Nov 7, 2015

Steven Joe Judy, Jr. age 33 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 1:13 PM – Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his home. Celebration of Life services for Steve will be held at 3:00 PM – Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Scott Avenue Christian Church 404 Scott Avenue Newton, Illinois. In loving memory of Steve, memorials may be made to the...

Zelma L (Allison) Derler

Zelma L (Allison) Derler

Nov 2, 2015

Zelma L. Derler, age 81, of Dundas, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.

Celebration of Life service will be at 1:30 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Visitation will be from 12 (NOON) – 1:30 PM. Reverend Gary Wachtel will be officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded.

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Helen L (Atkisson) Price

Helen L (Atkisson) Price

Nov 1, 2015

Helen L. (Atkisson) Price, age 92, of Olney, formerly of West Liberty, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded.

She was born on May 17, 1923 in Clay City, the daughter of Eugene and Maggie...

Donald Christian Miller

Donald Christian Miller

Oct 28, 2015

Donald Christian Miller, 86, of Olney, died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31 at Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney with Pastor John Monroe officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery in rural Edwards County. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday...

Evelyn Mae Titus

Evelyn Mae Titus

Oct 28, 2015

Evelyn Mae (Shoots) Titus

Of Lerna, Illinois passed peacefully at 7:17 PM – Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Life's Journey Senior Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Evelyn's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Lerna, Illinois.  Burial will be in the Janesville...

Cletus Francis Zumbahlen

Cletus Francis Zumbahlen

Oct 22, 2015

Cletus Francis Zumbahlen, age 80 Of Dieterich, Illinois passed away at 9:05 AM - Thursday, October 22, 2015 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM - Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bishop Creek rural Dieterich, Illinois with Fr. Joseph Carlos, OFM celebrating mass. Burial will be in...

Ruby Mae (King) Grove

Ruby Mae (King) Grove

Oct 14, 2015

Ruby Mae Grove, age 86, of Centralia, formerly of Jasper County, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 10-11 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family...

Beatrice "Bea" Ruth Wells

Beatrice "Bea" Ruth Wells

Oct 8, 2015

Beatrice Ruth "Bea" (Louer) Wells, age 61

Of Greenup, Illinois passed away at 3:41 PM – Thursday, October 08, 2015 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Bea's life will be held at 2:00 PM – Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Bishop Funeral Home)...

Henrietta Ellen Hensley

Henrietta Ellen Hensley

Oct 7, 2015

Henrietta Ellen Hensley, age 79 of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 4:15 PM – Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Celebration of Life services for Henrietta will be held at 10:00 AM – Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Gospel Assembly Church 509 South Merchant Street Effingham, Illinois with Bro. Bob Peach officiating. In loving...

Glen Arthur Clark

Glen Arthur Clark

Oct 5, 2015

Glen Arthur Clark, age 69 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 10:33 PM – Monday, October 5, 2015 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Glen's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Central Christian Church in Newton, Illinois with Mike Knepper, Gary Hall and Dale Hood officiating. Burial will be in the...

Margaret Rose Daniels

Margaret Rose Daniels

Oct 4, 2015

Margaret Rose (Newlin) King Daniels, age 83 of Dieterich, Illinois passed away at 9:41 AM – Sunday, October 4, 2015 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Nate Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Kerns...

Robert R. Carter

Robert R. Carter

Oct 4, 2015

Robert Roger Carter, age 82 of Hutsonville, Illinois passed away at 3:55 PM – Sunday, October 4, 2015 at VA Illiana Health Care System Danville, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Robert's life will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, Illinois with Pastor Brooke Davis officiating. Burial...

Floris M. Feltner

Floris M. Feltner

Oct 1, 2015

Floris M. Feltner, age 86

Of Greenup, Illinois passed away at 7:15 AM – Thursday, October 01, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Floris will be held at 3:00 PM – Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Bishop Funeral Home)...

Lawrence Xavier Zuber

Lawrence Xavier Zuber

Oct 1, 2015

Lawrence Xavier Zuber, age 72 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 12:45 AM – Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois with Fr. Robert Spriggs celebrating mass. Burial...

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