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
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
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
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
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
Feb 3, 2025
Hubert "Steve" Barrix, age 77 of Calhoun, passed away on February 3, 2025, at his home. Â 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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