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.

Ivan Dale White

Ivan Dale White

Apr 18, 2015

Ivan Dale White, age 88 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 11:00 PM – Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Burgin Manor in Olney, Illinois. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, April 24, 2015 at Central Christian Church in Newton, Illinois. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois with full...

Terry Harris

Terry Harris

Apr 12, 2015

Mr. Terry L. Harris, age 62 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 10:40 PM – Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Richland Memorial in Olney, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 Noon – Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at the Riverside Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service in the cemetery. Arrangements...

Caden Lee Sparks

Caden Lee Sparks

Apr 12, 2015

Caden Lee Sparks infant son of Kierstyn Turner and Cody Sparks of Newton, Illinois passed away at 2:53 PM – Sunday, April 12, 2015 at St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Graveside services will 2:00 PM – Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Trexler Cemetery in rural Newton, Illinois with Rev. Tim Pearce and Bro. Mike...

Nicholas Jackson Slover

Nicholas Jackson Slover

Apr 11, 2015

Nicholas Jackson Slover age 26, of Olney, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign.

Visitation will be from 9-10 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2015 with a Celebration of Life service beginning at 10 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in...

Earl E Ottinger

Earl E Ottinger

Apr 8, 2015

Earl E. Ottinger age 84, of Olney, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Graveside Service will be at 12:30 PM on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney. Reverend Gary Pearce will be officiating.

Earl was born on July 17, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan...

Norma F Nadler

Norma F Nadler

Apr 4, 2015

Norma F. Nadler, age 86 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 5:07 PM – Friday, April 3, 2015 at Willowbrook in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois with Carroll Ross officiating. Burial will be in the Scott Cemetery in rural Winterrowd, Illinois. Visitation will...

Mary Lou (Christy) Jenkins

Mary Lou (Christy) Jenkins

Apr 1, 2015

Mary Lou Jenkins age 88, of Olney, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be on Monday, April 6, 2015 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will follow at 1:30 PM. Reverend Lance Jenkins will be officiating. Burial will...

Doris J (King) Snider

Doris J (King) Snider

Apr 1, 2015

Doris J. Snider, age 82, of Dundas, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at her home. Doris was born on May 18, 1932, in Richland County; the daughter of William and Amanda Elizabeth (Pierce) King. She later married Billy Ray Snider on August 30, 1953 at Mt. Gilead Church, in Olney.

Doris worked at...

Rex Allen Swinson Sr

Rex Allen Swinson Sr

Apr 1, 2015

Rex Allen Swinson, Sr. age 91, of Noble passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 3, 2015 from 5-7 PM in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will follow at 7 PM. Cremation rites will be accorded. Don Thrasher will be officiating....

Oscar C. Strutner

Oscar C. Strutner

Mar 30, 2015

Oscar C. Strutner, age 94 of West Liberty, Illinois passed away at 12:50 AM – Monday, March 30, 2015 at Burgin Manor in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, April 2, 2015 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will...

Dorothy A Hannah

Dorothy A Hannah

Mar 28, 2015

Dorothy A. Hannah, age 91 of Greenup, Illinois passed away at 12:40 AM – Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Dorothy's life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at the Jewett Community Church in Jewett, Illinois with Pastor Irvin Figgins officiating. Burial will...

James Douglas Ahlfield

James Douglas Ahlfield

Mar 28, 2015

James Douglas "Doug" Ahlfield age 57 of Olney, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 3:15 AM, on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 from Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Guests and friends are encouraged to attend a "Celebration of Life Service" held in honor of James Douglas "Doug" Ahlfield on Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 ...

Thomas Allan Poe

Thomas Allan Poe

Mar 23, 2015

Thomas Allan "Tom Tom" Poe, age 33 of Watson, Illinois passed away at 4:00 PM – Monday, March 23, 2015 at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois with Nate Hagen officiating. Burial will be...

Theresa E (Hoffman) Ochs

Theresa E (Hoffman) Ochs

Mar 21, 2015

Theresa Elizabeth Ochs, 95, passed away March 21, 2015, in Olney, Illinois.  She was a resident of Burgin Manor.  Theresa was born January 12, 1920 in Jasper County, IL, and worked as a nurse's aide at Richland Memorial Hospital until her retirement. Theresa is survived by daughters, Lucy, (Richard) Kesler, of Vero Beach, FL, and Nancy  (late Thomas) Thompson...

Margaret Louise Mcclane

Margaret Louise Mcclane

Mar 21, 2015

Margaret Louise (Wagner) McClane, age 88 of Newton, Illinois passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at 11:00 AM – Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Farmer City Rehab and Health Care in Farmer City, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. Burial will...

Ruby Dean Frauli

Ruby Dean Frauli

Mar 16, 2015

Ruby Dean Frauli, age 89 of Newton, Illinois and formerly of Willow Hill, Illinois passed away at 11:20 PM – Monday, March 16, 2015 at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 20, 2015, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church...

Judith Darlene (Fore) Eckiss

Judith Darlene (Fore) Eckiss

Mar 15, 2015

Judith Darlene Fore Eckiss, of Clay City, passed away on March 15th, 2015 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

A Celebration of Life service will occur on Wednesday, March 18th, at 11 AM at Cornerstone Community Church in Noble, IL, with arrangements by Thrasher Family Funeral Home.

Judy was born on March 1, 1941, to parents...

Eugene O. Wagner

Eugene O. Wagner

Mar 14, 2015

Eugene O. Wagner age 91 Of Newton, IL passed away at 8:06 PM – Saturday, March 14, 2015 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Eugene's life will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, MARCH 21, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Brad Harper officiating. Entombment will...

Marjorie Ann Fleming

Marjorie Ann Fleming

Mar 10, 2015

Marjorie Ann Fleming, age 68 Of Wheeler, IL and formerly of Olney, IL passed away at 2:36 AM – Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Private services will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL. The obituary can be viewed...

Norma Lee Robards

Norma Lee Robards

Mar 10, 2015

Norma Lee Robards, age 86 Of Newton, IL passed away at 5:46 AM – Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Private services will be held with burial in the Riverside Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Arrangements are in the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL. The obituary can be...

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