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.

Arthus "Art" C. Pickens

Arthus "Art" C. Pickens

Jun 26, 2014

Arthus C. Pickens, 95, of rural Wheeler, IL passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Newton Rest Haven. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Burial will follow in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Newton, IL with full military rites. Visitation will be...

Theodore A Kocher

Theodore A Kocher

Jun 24, 2014

Theodore A. Kocher, 95, of Newton, IL passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Newton Rest Haven. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.  Visitation will be held from 9 – 10 a.m. preceding the service at the church. Arrangements are...

Doris Louise Irvin

Doris Louise Irvin

Jun 21, 2014

Doris Louise Irvin, age 83 Of Jacksonville, IL passed away at 1:10 AM – Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Effingham Rehabiltation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM – Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Jacksonville East Cemetery in Jacksonville, IL. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton,...

Emma C Carter

Emma C Carter

Jun 16, 2014

Emma C. Carter age 91 of Newton, IL passed away at 7:55 AM - Monday, June 16, 2014 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL.

Barbara Joan Elzy

Barbara Joan Elzy

Jun 12, 2014

Barbara Joan (Harris) Elzy, age 79 Of Edgewood, IL and formerly of Newton, IL passed away at 1:28 AM – Thursday, June 12, 2014 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Barbara's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Monday, June 16, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Mike Knepper...

Dorothy J (Endicott) Thrasher

Dorothy J (Endicott) Thrasher

Jun 10, 2014

Dorothy J. (Endicott) Thrasher, 71, of Ridgway, died at 2:25 PM, Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 at Ridgway Rehab & Nursing Center in Ridgway. Visitation will be from 11 AM - 2 PM on Friday, June 13th, 2014 at Ridgway Church of God in Ridgway. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM with Reverend Lyndal Sork & Reverend Don Thrasher...

George D Tabb

George D Tabb

Jun 9, 2014

George D. Tabb, age 81 Of Robinson, IL passed away at 8:43 AM – Monday, June 9, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM – Thursday, June 12, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Van McQueen officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in...

William Ernest Green, Jr.

William Ernest Green, Jr.

Jun 5, 2014

William E. Green, Jr. age 81 of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 10:35 PM – Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, June 9, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rick Britton officiating. Burial will be in the New...

Fred L Wells

Fred L Wells

Jun 4, 2014

Fred L. Wells went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 4, 2014 at 6:52 p.m. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing and left this earth with a smile of joy on his face. Fred was born August 8, 1949, son of Sam and Mary Wells.  He married Reva Hallam...

John Fairclough

John Fairclough

Jun 3, 2014

John Fairclough, age 59 of Newton, IL passed away at 11:22 PM – Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at his home. Service of rememberance will be held at 4:00 PM - Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Peterson Park in Newton, IL.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL.

Dorothy Mary Hahn

Dorothy Mary Hahn

May 28, 2014

Dorothy Mary Hahn, age 94 of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 2:45 AM – Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Saturday, May 31, 2014 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating...

Margaret E (Michels) Hasler

Margaret E (Michels) Hasler

May 26, 2014

Margaret Eileen "Peachie� Hasler, 99, of Noble, died at 3:20 PM, Monday, May 26th, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Visitation will be from 11 AM -12 PM on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will follow at 12 PM (Noon) in the chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Pittman...

Jennifer Marie Bailey

Jennifer Marie Bailey

May 25, 2014

Jennifer Marie Bailey, age 31 of Wheeler, IL passed away at 6:00 PM – Sunday, May 25, 2014 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Jennifer was born on July 30, 1982 in Mooreland, Oklahoma the daughter of Dennis and Nila...

Donald Eugene Boldrey

Donald Eugene Boldrey

May 25, 2014

Donald Eugene Boldrey, age 77 of Dieterich, IL passed away at 2:10 PM – Sunday, May 25, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM – Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Mike Elliott officiating. Burial will be in the Mound Cemetery in rural Willow Hill, IL....

Steven Harrison Gosnell

Steven Harrison Gosnell

May 24, 2014

Steven Harrison Gosnell age 65 of Newton, IL passed away at 6:00 AM – Saturday, May 24, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Burial will be in the Old St. Peter Cemetery in rural Newton, IL with full military...

Bertha Alice (Williams) May

Bertha Alice (Williams) May

May 23, 2014

Bertha Alice May, age 103 of Olney, passed away at 1:00 PM, on Friday, May 23rd, 2014 at Burgin Manor in Olney. Visitation will be Monday, May 26th, 2014 from 5-7 PM in the chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 at West Decatur Church of God in Decatur, Illinois at 12 (Noon)....

Shirley Ann Acklin

Shirley Ann Acklin

May 18, 2014

Shirley Ann Acklin, age 78 of Wheeler, IL passed away at 4:10 AM – Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home) in Newton, IL with Nate Hagen officiating. Burial...

Jane Eibling

Jane Eibling

May 10, 2014

Jane Stella (Curtin) Eibling, age 68 of Newton, IL passed away at 1:40 PM – Saturday, May 10, 2014 at her home. Mass will be celebrated at 3:30 PM – Friday, May 16, 2014 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer...

Larry Stockwell

Larry Stockwell

May 5, 2014

Larry Rodney Stockwell, age 76 of rural Wheeler, IL passed away at 7:40PM - Monday, May 5, 2014 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Funeral services celebrating Larry's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Latona Church of Christ in Latona, IL with Nate Hagen, Mike Elliott and Mark Smith officiating....

Addie Cleo (Patterson) Morgan

Addie Cleo (Patterson) Morgan

May 5, 2014

Addie Cleo Morgan of Olney went home to her heavenly Father on May 5th, 2014. She passed away at home with her family by her side. Addie was born May 30, 1937 in Noble, IL., to the parents of Cecil and Grace (Scherer) Patterson. She married Curtis Morgan on June 2, 1961. He preceded her in death on Sept...

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