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.
Donald E Koontz
Dec 17, 2014
Donald E. Koontz, age 88 of Newton, Illinois passed away at 12:45 AM - Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the Newton Rest Haven in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Donald's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating. Burial will...
Ruth L Healy
Dec 4, 2014
Ruth L. Healy, age 103 Of Greenup, Illinois and former resident of Hidalgo, Illinois passed away at 11:30 PM – Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois. Private family services will be held with burial in the Swick Cemetery in rural Hidalgo, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care...
Wendel Harmon Jones
Dec 1, 2014
Wendel Harmon Jones, age 91 Of Newton, Illinois passed away at 4:08 PM - Monday, December 1, 2014 at Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois. Private funeral services will be held. The Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois is assisting the family with arrangements. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com. ...
Kenny Rule
Nov 23, 2014
Kenny (Kenneth) R. Rule, son of Paul Rule and Bessie Hughes, born December 2, 1950 passed away at home on November 23, 2014 after a very hard fought battle with cancer. He married Hope Kasten on October 12, 2002 at their home in Noble. Kenny is survived by his two children; son Tony Rule and wife Rebecca, and daughter...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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