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.
Julia Kay (Harrolle) Ray
Aug 22, 2014
Julia Kay Ray, 62, of Olney, died at 8:45 AM, Friday, August 22nd, 2014 at her residence in Olney, Illinois. Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 21st, 2014 from 2:30 - 5 PM at the Eagles Lodge in Olney. Cremation rites have been accorded. Julia was born on March 13th, 1952 the daughter of Ernie Harrolle...
Brenda Jo Dallas
Aug 19, 2014
Brenda Jo (Dhom) Dallas, age 54 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 11:00 PM - Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Brenda's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Joseph Stephenson officiating. Burial will be in the...
Karen Gail Cleaver
Aug 17, 2014
Karen Gail Cleaver, age 74 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 11:18 PM - Sunday, August 17, 2014 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Funeral services celebrating Karen's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Chris Parr officiating....
Dennis George Snearley
Aug 17, 2014
Dennis George Snearley, age 47 Of Olney, Illinois passed away at 9:45 PM – Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Services celebrating the life of Dennis will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, August 23, 2014 with Pastor John Monroe officiating, at the Olney Christian Outreach Centere 3691 North Van Road Olney, IL...
Matthew Dillion Zwilling
Aug 13, 2014
Matthew Dillion "Paper" Zwilling, 19, of Olney, died at 6:53Â Â AM, Wednesday, August 13th, 2014 at his residence in Olney, Illinois. Visitation will be from 11AM - 2 PM on Saturday, August 16th, 2014 in the chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 PMÂ Â with Reverend Steve Wingert officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery...
Norma Carpenter
Aug 12, 2014
Norma Jean Carpenter, age 82 Of Mattoon, Illinois formerly of Windsor, Illinois passed away at 6:35 AM – Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Mattoon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, IL. Burial...
Linda Lee Decker
Aug 9, 2014
Linda Lee Decker, age 64 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 1:30 AM - Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Effingham Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM – Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Roger Long officiating. Burial will be in the Trexler Cemetery...
Kay Frohning
Aug 2, 2014
Kay Frohning, age 70 Of Ingraham, Illinois passed away at 8:47 AM - Saturday, August 2, 2014 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois with Fr. Mark Stec celebrating mass. Burial will be in the...
Louis James Rieman
Jul 30, 2014
Louis James Rieman, age 83 Of Wheeler, IL passed away at 8:12 PM – Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Monday, August 4, 2014 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bishop Creek, IL with Fr. Ken Rosswog celebrating mass. Burial will be in...
Leonard Charles Mette
Jul 26, 2014
Leonard Charles Mette, age 90 Of Wheeler, IL passed away at 10:28 AM – Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bishop Creek, IL with Fr. Sylvano Pera celebrating mass. Burial will...
Janie Lou Martinez
Jul 26, 2014
Janie Lou Martinez, age 46 Of Montrose, IL passed away at 10:05 AM – Saturday, July 26, 2014 at her home. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Jeremy Alan Vahling
Jul 22, 2014
Jeremy Alan Vahling, age 33 Of Bone Gap, IL passed away at 10:55 AM – Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at his home. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM - Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Graveside services will held at 11:00 AM – Friday, July 25, 2014 at...
Leroy Lawrence Donsbach
Jul 11, 2014
Leroy Lawrence Donsbach, age 80 Of Effingham, IL and formerly of Newton, IL passed away at 1:45 PM – Friday, July 11, 2014 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 14, 2014 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al...
William L Smith
Jul 10, 2014
William L. Smith, age 83 Of Hidalgo, IL passed away at 8:40 AM – Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 PM – Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Bishop Funeral Home) in Greenup, IL. Private family burial will be in the...
Travis Lee Ferguson
Jul 10, 2014
Travis Lee Ferguson, age 33 Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 3:38 PM – Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Rural Willow Hill, IL. Celebration of Life service will at 7:00 PM - Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Phil Boyd officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM - Tuesday, July 15,...
Dixie Wise
Jul 10, 2014
Dixie Darlene Wise, age 74 Of Charleston, IL passed away at 12:10 AM – Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Charleston, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM- Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Cummins Church in Rose Hill, IL. Arrangements are in the care of Meyer Funeral Home in Newton,...
Wilma J (Inman) Rodgers
Jul 5, 2014
Wilma J. Rodgers, 82, of Olney, died at 11:54 AM, Saturday, July 5th, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Visitation will be from 10AM - 12 PM (NOON) on Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 in the chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 12 PM (NOON) with Reverend Bob Totten officiating. Burial will be in...
Michael Lee Rogers
Jul 1, 2014
Michael Lee (Captain Mike) Rogers, 70, of Olney, died at 8:25 PM, Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Sunday, July 6th, 2014 in the chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 AM on Monday, July 7th. Don Thrasher will be officiating. Burial will be...
Doris L (Berger) Schwartz
Jun 30, 2014
Doris L. (Berger) Schwartz, 92, of Olney, died at 6:55 AM, Monday, June 30th, 2014 at Burgin Manor in Olney. Visitation will be from 10 AM - 11 AM on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014 in the chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM with Reverend Steve Wingert officiating. Burial will be in Crest Haven...
Susan K. Gosnell
Jun 28, 2014
Susan K. (Bunton) Gosnell (January 2, 1952 - June 28, 2014)
age 62, of Newton, IL passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 8:44 AM, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 5 th at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton with...
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