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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.
William Engledow
Sep 30, 2014
William 'Bill' Engledow, 73, of Olney, died at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 at Helia Arch Healthcare and Rehab in Olney. Graveside service will be on Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 12:30 PM at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney. Visitation will be one hour before the service starting at 11:30 AM. Reverend Bill Herald will be officiating. Bill...
Joe G Roberts
Sep 30, 2014
Joe G. Roberts, age 84 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 2:55 AM - Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Joe's life will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Central Christian Church in Newton, Illinois with Mike Knepper, Dale Hood and Jason Kinder officiating. Burial...
Lee W Carlen
Sep 21, 2014
Lee W. Carlen, age 92 Of Louisville, IL passed away at 12:10 A.M. - Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Burgin Manor in Olney, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, IL. Burial will be in the Jack Oak Cemetery north of...
Gene Alan Carr
Sep 18, 2014
Gene Alan Carr, age 67 Of Glenview, Illinois and formerly of Greenup, Illinois passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at his home. Private family services will be held with burial in the Harmony Cemetery north of Greenup, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly of Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, Illinois. The...
Wealthy M. Hanley
Sep 16, 2014
Wealthy May Hanley, age 88 Of Toledo, Illinois passed away at 5:50 PM – Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Cumberland Rehabilitation and Health Care in Greenup, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Wealthy's life will be held at 2:00 PM - Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Open Door Baptist Church in Toledo, Illinois with Jerry Trotter and Leon Hanley officiating....
Seaton Cash
Sep 15, 2014
Seaton Cash Born 1920 Died Sept. 15, 2014 Seaton Cash, of West Salem entered into eternity on September 15. He was born in Burnt Prairie, IL to James and Amelia Cash. He learned to walk again after being paralyzed by polio as a teenager. He and Catherin Schumaker, of Carmi, were united in marriage in May 1943, in Carmi....
Catherine Louise Vandegraft
Sep 15, 2014
Catherine Louise "Catt" (Patterson) Vandegraft, age 63 Of Olney, Illinois and formerly of Bloomington, Illinois passed away at 2:10 PM – Monday, September 15, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Olney, Illinois with...
Gloria Jane (Kocher) Ochs
Sep 14, 2014
Gloria J. Ochs, age 73 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 8:47 AM – Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Friday, September 19, 2014 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will...
Peggy E (Peters) Neil
Sep 13, 2014
Peggy E. Neil age 78 of Olney, passed away at 1:45 AM, on Sep 13, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept 16th from 5 - 8 PM at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home. Funeral Services will on Wednesday, Sept 17th at 10 AM in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney with the Reverend...
Darrell Dean Mccoy
Sep 11, 2014
Darrell Dean McCoy age 71 of Matteson, Illinois and formerly of Wheeler, Illinois passed at away September 11, 2014 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Visitation will be held 10:00-12:00 on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL with graveside services to follow in the Trexler Cemetery in rural Newton, IL...
Jeannine Fear
Sep 10, 2014
Jeannine Fear, age 81 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 1:55 PM – Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, September 15, 2014 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme...
Robert Gordon Page
Sep 9, 2014
Robert Gordon Page, age 86 of Effingham, Illinois and formerly of Centralia, Illinois passed away at 11:59 AM – Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at his home. Masonic services will be held at 12:00 PM- Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Robert's life will follow with Jim Davidson officiating. ...
Neenah B Bogard
Sep 8, 2014
Neenah B. Bogard, age 88 Of Ste. Marie, Illinois passed away at 3:35 PM – Monday, September 8, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL. Funeral services celebrating Neenah's life will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 12, 2014 at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Steve Willis officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in...
Lora Jean Kocher
Sep 8, 2014
Lora Jean Kocher, age 60 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 6:45 AM - Monday, September 8, 2014 at her home. Funeral services celebrating Lora's life will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL with Fr. Al Kemme officiating. Burial will be in the Trexler...
Beverly Jeannette Matson
Sep 6, 2014
Beverly Jeannette (Chesnut) Matson, age 72 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 4:55 AM - Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her home. Celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM – Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the New Beginnings Church in Newton, IL. Visitation will be held 2 hours before the service. Arrangements are under the care...
Lois G Ochs
Sep 4, 2014
Mrs. Lois Gwendolyn Ochs, age 98 Of Newton, IL and formerly of rural West Liberty, IL passed away at 3:40 AM – Thursday, September 4, 2014 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Private family services will be held with burial in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Ste. Marie, IL. Arrangements are under the care of Meyer Funeral Home...
Betty May (Foutch) Vaughn
Sep 2, 2014
Betty May Vaughn, 66, of Olney, died at 3:53 PM, Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Helia Arch Care and Rehab in Olney, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Betty was born on March 25th, 1948 the daughter of Orvil and Mildred (Bateman) Foutch. She later married Samuel Vaughn. He preceded her in death....
Madonna Jean Cummins
Aug 30, 2014
Madonna Jean Cummins, age 89 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 4:16 PM - Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery...
Sandra Sue Antey
Aug 23, 2014
Sandra Sue Antey, age 73 Of Newton, IL passed away at 11:15 AM – Saturday, August 23, 2014 at her home. Private family services will be held with burial in Ste. Marie Cemetery in the Ste. Marie, IL. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. In loving memory of Sandra, memorials maybe...
Dolors Elizabeth Brockett
Aug 23, 2014
Dolors Elizabeth (Copper) Brockett, age 93 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 11:05 AM - Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, August 29, 2014 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, Illinois with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial...
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