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.

John Dale Wagner

John Dale Wagner

Feb 9, 2025

John Dale Wagner, age 95 January 7, 1930 – February 9, 2025

John Dale Wagner, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:10 AM - Sunday, February 9, 2025, at HSHS Saint Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating John's life will be held at...

Wanda Ellen Bower

Wanda Ellen Bower

Feb 9, 2025

Wanda Ellen Bower, age 94 August 20, 1930 – February 9, 2025

Wanda Ellen Bower, age 94, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 AM - Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois.

A funeral service celebrating Wanda's life will be held at 10:30...

Michael "Mike" William Lustig

Michael "Mike" William Lustig

Feb 8, 2025

Michael William Lustig, age 70 January 29, 1955 – February 8, 2025

Michael William Lustig, age 70, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 AM - Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home.

A graveside service celebrating Mike's life be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February...

Nancy Jo Babbs

Nancy Jo Babbs

Feb 4, 2025

Nancy Jo Babbs, age 71 March 1, 1951 – February 4, 2025

Nancy Jo Babbs, age 71, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 11:25 AM – Tuesday February 4, 2025, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, March 3, 2025,...

Hubert Steven Barrix

Hubert Steven Barrix

Feb 3, 2025

Hubert "Steve" Barrix, age 77 of Calhoun, passed away on February 3, 2025, at his home.  A private family graveside service with full military rites will be held at Antioch Cemetery in rural Richland County.

Steve was born on December 13, 1947, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Hubert E. and Buelah (Letherland)...

Stephen Seth Hosick

Stephen Seth Hosick

Jan 27, 2025

Stephen Seth Hosick, age 52 November 18, 1972 – January 27, 2025

Stephen Seth Hosick, age 52, of San Antonio, Texas, and formerly of Rosiclare, Illinois; Newton, Illinois; and Chicago, Illinois; passed away at 12:38 PM - Monday, January 27, 2025, at his home.

Masonic Rites will...

Thomas Howard Wolf

Thomas Howard Wolf

Jan 26, 2025

Thomas Howard Wolf, age 62 October 10, 1962 – January 26, 2025

Thomas Howard Wolf, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 PM - Sunday, January 26, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his family.

A visitation for family and...

Deloris H. Williams

Deloris H. Williams

Jan 24, 2025

Deloris H. Williams

March 11, 1933 – January 24, 2025

Deloris H. Williams, age 91, peacefully passed on January 24, 2025, in Olney, Illinois.

Funeral Services for Deloris will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Meyer Funeral Home...

Marlene Louise Meyer

Marlene Louise Meyer

Jan 22, 2025

Marlene Louise (Niebrugge) Meyer, age 80

June 6, 1944 – January 22, 2025

Marlene Louise (Niebrugge) Meyer, age 80, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:04 PM – Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois.

A...

Dr. Howard Bishop Riley

Dr. Howard Bishop Riley

Jan 20, 2025

Dr. Howard Bishop Riley, DDS, age 101 August 24, 1923 – January 20, 2025

Dr. Howard Bishop Riley, DDS, age 101, of Greenville, Texas, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:48 AM – Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home.

A visitation for family and...

Donna Lynn Allison

Donna Lynn Allison

Jan 19, 2025

Donna Lynn Allison, age 52 August 2, 1972 – January 19, 2025

Donna Lynn Allison, age 52, of Yale, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 PM - Sunday, January 19, 2025, comfortably in the arms of her husband Rob, at the home of her father-in-law and mother-in-law in rural Willow Hill, Illinois.

Larry Phillip Hardiek

Larry Phillip Hardiek

Jan 18, 2025

Larry Phillip Hardiek, age 73 September 11, 1951 – January 18, 2025

Larry Phillip Hardiek, age 73, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 AM - Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home.

Private services will be held with burial in the Dieterich Village Cemetery in Dieterich,...

Ricky L. Nicholas

Ricky L. Nicholas

Jan 17, 2025

Ricky L. Nicholas, age 46, peacefully passed on January 17, 2025.

Funeral Services for Ricky will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a visitation for friends and family starting at 10:00 AM until service time, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. A Private burial will be...

Michael Lee Burris

Michael Lee Burris

Jan 15, 2025

Michael Lee Burris, age 53

August 30, 1971 – January 15, 2025

Michael Lee Burris, age 53, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:43 PM - Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Arrangements are incomplete at...

Laren K. "Skeeter" Prosser

Laren K. "Skeeter" Prosser

Jan 15, 2025

Laren K. (Skeeter) Prosser, age 88, peacefully passed at home on January 15, 2025, in rural Noble Illinois.

Funeral Services for Laren will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a visitation for friends and family starting at 10:00 AM until service time, at the Meyer Funeral Home in...

Steven Clark Sherwood

Steven Clark Sherwood

Jan 13, 2025

Steven Clark Sherwood, age 58 January 8, 1967 – January 13, 2025

Steven Clark Sherwood, age 58, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 2:13 PM - Monday, January 13, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

A visitation for family and friends will be...

Dale Lynn Vanmatre

Dale Lynn Vanmatre

Jan 8, 2025

Dale Lynn VanMatre, age 77, peacefully passed at home on January 8, 2025, in Dundas, Illinois.

A Memorial Service for Dale will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM with a visitation starting at 1:00 pm until service time at Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. The obituary can be...

Joan Catherine Newenham

Joan Catherine Newenham

Jan 8, 2025

Joan Catherine Newenham, age 78 July 20, 1946 – January 8, 2024

Joan Catherine Newenham, age 78, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 AM - Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

Joan was born on July 20, 1946, in Effingham, Illinois,...

Donald W. Bare

Donald W. Bare

Jan 4, 2025

Donald (Yogi) Bare, age 92 of Olney, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. A service to celebrate Don's life will be held following...

Kathleen Ann King

Kathleen Ann King

Jan 4, 2025

Kathleen Ann King, age 81

February 4, 1944 – January 4, 2026

Kathleen Ann King, age 81, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 PM - Sunday, January 4, 2026, at HSHS Saint John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

A service celebrating Kathy's life...

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