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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.

Pauline (Laliberte) Thomas

Pauline (Laliberte) Thomas

Jan 26, 2015

Pauline Thomas, age 62 of Dundas, passed away at 8:55 PM on Monday, January 26th, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Thrasher Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pauline was born on September 21, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Paul and...

Robert "Bob" Lee Britton

Robert "Bob" Lee Britton

Jan 25, 2015

Robert Lee "Bob" Britton, age 72 Of Olney, Illinois passed away at 5:10 AM – Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois. Private Family services will be held with burial in the Gila Lutheran Cemetery in Gila, Illinois with full military rites by the Jasper Post #20 American Legion. Funeral arrangements are in the care...

Larry Lawhorn

Larry Lawhorn

Jan 25, 2015

Larry L. Lawhorn, age 72 Of Jewett, Illinois passed away at 3:48 PM – Sunday, January 25, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM – Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home (Formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, Illinois with Greg Boldt officiating. Burial will be in the...

Alfred J Bricker

Alfred J Bricker

Jan 23, 2015

Alfred James Bricker, age 88, of Olney, passed away at 3:30 AM, on Friday, January 23rd, 2015 at Burgin Manor in Olney. Visitation will be on Monday, January 26th from 10:30-11:30 AM in the Chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM in the Chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in...

Roy Murvin Fulk

Roy Murvin Fulk

Jan 19, 2015

Roy M. Fulk, age 65 of Noble, died at 7:34 AM, January 19, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 21 at 10:00 AM at Hanna Cemetery in Noble with Reverend Bob Totten officiating and full military honors performed at the graveside by the Richland County Veterans Organization. Thrasher Family Funeral Home...

Vincent Joseph Zumbahlen

Vincent Joseph Zumbahlen

Jan 16, 2015

Vincent Joseph "Vince" Zumbahlen, age 83 Of Effingham, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family at 2:08 PM – Friday, January 16, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – January 21, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham, Illinois with Fr. Ron Hilt celebrating mass. Burial will be in...

Opal F Schafer

Opal F Schafer

Jan 14, 2015

Opal F. Schafer, age 94 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 9:37 AM – Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – January 17, 2015 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass....

Donald Foll

Donald Foll

Jan 4, 2015

Don Foll of Noble passed away on Sunday, January 4th, 2015 at his residence. A private family interment will be conduct at Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont on January 6th. Thank you for honoring the family's privacy.

Trisha Shawlene (Hawk) French

Trisha Shawlene (Hawk) French

Jan 3, 2015

Trisha S. French, age 54, of Olney, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 1:09 PM, on Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital Main Campus in Evansville, Indiana. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 6th from 5 - 8 PM in the Chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 7th at...

Edna Ruth Weber

Edna Ruth Weber

Dec 31, 2014

Edna Ruth Weber, age 96 Of Wakefield, Illinois passed away at 4:45 PM – Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Gowin Parc in Mattoon, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois with Fr. Mark Stec celebrating mass. ...

Ruth Frances Griffith

Ruth Frances Griffith

Dec 27, 2014

Ruth Frances Griffith, age 89 Of Rose Hill, Illinois went home to be with the Lord at 10:50 AM - Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Burgin Manor in Olney, Illinois. Graveside services for family and friends will be held at 2:00 PM- Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Songer Cemetery near Rose Hill, Illinois. A celebration of Ruth's life...

Francis "Frank" Aloysius Geltz

Francis "Frank" Aloysius Geltz

Dec 26, 2014

Francis Aloysius "Frank" Geltz, age 90 Of rural Willow Hill, Illinois passed away at 11:17 AM - Friday, December 26, 2014 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, Illinois with Fr. Al Kemme...

James F Gilbert

James F Gilbert

Dec 25, 2014

James F. Gilbert, age 77 Of Clay City, Kentucky and former resident of Hidalgo, Illinois passed away at 9:30 AM - Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Baptist Health Care Center in Corbin, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup,...

Charlotte A (Mcguire) Utley

Charlotte A (Mcguire) Utley

Dec 25, 2014

Charlotte A. Utley, age 73 of Olney, passed away at 12:45 AM, on Thursday, December 25th, 2014 at Helia Arch Health Care Center in Olney. Cremation rites will be accorded and there are no formal services planned. Charlotte was born on May 27th, 1940, the daughter of John McGuire and Rosie (Patten) McGuire. She later married Ronald Conover who...

Lorene Biehl

Lorene Biehl

Dec 25, 2014

Lorene Biehl, age 87 of Olney, passed away at 12:59 PM, Thursday, December 25th, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM (NOON) on Monday, December 29th, 2014 in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home with funeral services following immediately thereafter. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. Lorene was born on May 29,...

Sharon Gay (Tolliver) Montoney

Sharon Gay (Tolliver) Montoney

Dec 18, 2014

Sharon Gay (Tolliver) Montoney, age 69 of Olney, passed away at 1:10 PM, Thursday, December 18th, 2014 at Deaconess Hospital Main Campus in Evansville, Indiana. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 27th, 2014 in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home with funeral services following immediately thereafter. Burial will be in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens...

Donald E Koontz

Donald E Koontz

Dec 17, 2014

Donald E. Koontz, age 88 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 12:45 AM - Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the Newton Rest Haven in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Donald's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating. Burial will...

Ruth L Healy

Ruth L Healy

Dec 4, 2014

Ruth L. Healy, age 103 Of Greenup, Illinois and former resident of Hidalgo, Illinois passed away at 11:30 PM – Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois. Private family services will be held with burial in the Swick Cemetery in rural Hidalgo, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care...

Wendel Harmon Jones

Wendel Harmon Jones

Dec 1, 2014

Wendel Harmon Jones, age 91 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 4:08 PM - Monday, December 1, 2014 at Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois. Private funeral services will be held. The Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois is assisting the family with arrangements. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com. ...

Kenny Rule

Kenny Rule

Nov 23, 2014

Kenny (Kenneth) R. Rule, son of Paul Rule and Bessie Hughes, born December 2, 1950 passed away at home on November 23, 2014 after a very hard fought battle with cancer. He married Hope Kasten on October 12, 2002 at their home in Noble. Kenny is survived by his two children; son Tony Rule and wife Rebecca, and daughter...

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