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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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