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.

Laurie G Bach

Laurie G Bach

Nov 22, 2014

Laurie G. Bach, age 70 of Olney, passed away at 5:50 PM on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 at Deaconess Hospital Main Campus in Evansville, Indiana. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at First Church of Olney at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 30th, 2014. The Reverend Dale Akers will officiate the service. Laurie was born on April...

Carl Newlin

Carl Newlin

Nov 22, 2014

Carl Newlin, age 84 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 3:35 AM - Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Carl's life will be held at 12:00 PM – Monday, November 24, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Gerald McDowell officiating. Visitation will be held 1...

Cressie Marcella Chesnut

Cressie Marcella Chesnut

Nov 5, 2014

Cressie Marcella Chesnut, age 98 Of Rural Wheeler, Illinois passed away at 7:30 PM - Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Effingham Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Cressie's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, November 10, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois with Rick Britton officiating. Burial will...

Kathy R (Harrolle) Baker

Kathy R (Harrolle) Baker

Nov 5, 2014

Kathy Baker age 60 of Olney passed away at 2:35 PM on Wednesday November 5th, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home on Tuesday November 11th, 2014 at 5:00 PM with the Reverend Mike Baker officiating. Burial of...

Bonita (Weidner) Stanley

Bonita (Weidner) Stanley

Nov 1, 2014

Bonita Stanley, 86, of Olney, died at 8:16 PM, Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at her residences in Olney. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, November 6th, 2014 at 10 AM at Free Methodist Church in Olney. Visitation will be held 1 hour before the service. Burial will be in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Reverend Steve Wingert will be officiating....

Victor Adkins Kibler

Victor Adkins Kibler

Oct 30, 2014

Victor Adkins Kibler, age 90 Of Newton, Illinois passed away 9:10 PM-Thursday, October 30, 2014 at his home. Private family services will be held with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. Victor was born on August 20, 1924 in Jasper County,...

Barbara Faye Fasig

Barbara Faye Fasig

Oct 30, 2014

Barbara Faye Fasig, age 78 Of Greenup, Illinois passed away at 9:43 AM - Thursday, October 30, 2014 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are in the care of the Meyer Funeral Home (Formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and...

John C Michl

John C Michl

Oct 30, 2014

John C. Michl, age 65 Of Ste. Marie, Illinois passed away at 7:24 AM - Thursday, October 30, 2014 at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be in the St....

Pamela S (Whitaker) Wyatt

Pamela S (Whitaker) Wyatt

Oct 25, 2014

Pamela S. (Pam) Wyatt, age 58 of Olney, passed away at 10:13 AM, on Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Visitation will be on Wednesday October 29th, 2014 from 5 to 8 PM in the Chapel of Stasi Grove Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be at 11 AM, on Thursday, October 30th, in...

Dale L "Deke' Huddlestun

Dale L "Deke' Huddlestun

Oct 25, 2014

Dale L. "Deke" Huddlestun, age 93 Of West Liberty, Illinois passed away at 4:30 PM - Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Burgin Manor in Olney, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM- Thursday, November 13, 2014 in the Dundas Cemetery in Dundas, Illinois with Fr. Al Kemme officiating. Military rites by the Jasper Post #20...

Mary Elizabeth (Phillips) Francis

Mary Elizabeth (Phillips) Francis

Oct 19, 2014

Mary Elizabeth (Phillips) Francis, age 29 Of Newton, Illinois and formerly of Wendelin, Illinois passed away at 2:45 PM - Sunday, October 19, 2014 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois with Fr. Mark Stec...

Hilda M Dallmier

Hilda M Dallmier

Oct 16, 2014

Hilda Marie Dallmier, age 82 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 5:10 AM - Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the Willowbrook in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM - Monday, October 20, 2014 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, Illinois with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will...

Evon Marie Stapp

Evon Marie Stapp

Oct 16, 2014

Evon Marie (Wagner) Stapp, age 89 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 12:08 PM - Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the home of her granddaughter in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Evon's life will be held at 3:00 PM – Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Gary Hall officiating. Burial will be in...

Patricia Ann Garbe

Patricia Ann Garbe

Oct 13, 2014

Patricia Ann Garbe, age 81 Of Dieterich, Illinois passed away at 9:00 AM - Monday, October 13, 2014 at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Patricia's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, October 17, 2014 at St. John Lutheran Church 3 miles south of Dieterich, Illinois with Pastor Stephen Gillet officiating. Burial will...

Donald Henry Pruemer

Donald Henry Pruemer

Oct 12, 2014

Donald Henry Pruemer, age 88 Of Dieterich, Illinois passed away at 12:35 PM - Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday, October 16, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove, Illinois with Fr. Joe Carlos celebrating mass. Burial will be in...

Jackie Lee "Jack" Martin

Jackie Lee "Jack" Martin

Oct 10, 2014

Jackie Lee "Jack" Martin, age 77 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 3:08 AM - Friday, October 10, 2014 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Monday, October 13, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Rick Britton officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial...

Clifford "Buck" Adams

Clifford "Buck" Adams

Oct 10, 2014

Clifford "Buck" Adams, age 97 Of Dieterich, Illinois passed away at 11:28 PM - Friday, October 10, 2014 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois with Pastor Gary Fortkamp officiating. Burial will be in the...

Keith Short

Keith Short

Oct 7, 2014

Keith Short, age 70 Of Willow Hill, Illinois passed away at 8:00 PM - Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at his daughter's home in Bogota, Illinois. Private family services with burial in the Mound Cemetery in Willow Hill, Illinois will be held. Friends and family are invited to attend a potluck dinner at 12:00 Noon Saturday, October 11,...

Richard Lee "Dick" Tracy

Richard Lee "Dick" Tracy

Oct 4, 2014

Richard Lee "Dick" Tracy, age 84 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 6:38 PM - Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Rev. Ron Linder officiating. Burial will be in the...

Robert K Keortge

Robert K Keortge

Oct 3, 2014

Robert K. Keortge, 86, of Mt. Carmel, died at 7:05 PM, Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at Oakview Heights Continuous Care and Rehab in Mt. Carmel. Cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life service are scheduled at 2 PM on Sunday October 26th, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois at the  Mt. Carmel Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. Burial...

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