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.
Arthur Dale Godert
Dec 24, 2013
Arthur Dale Godert, age 78 of Carmi, IL and formerly of Newton, IL and Effingham, IL passed away at 11:00 AM - Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Sunday, December 29, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Stevan McClure officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside...
Walter Laveral Hanley
Dec 24, 2013
Walter LaVeral "Lucky" Hanley, age 71 of Jewett, IL passed away at 4:00 PM - Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Bro. Randy Black officiating. Burial will be in the Jewett Cemetery in Jewett, IL with full...
Joel Leon Winn
Dec 21, 2013
Joel Leon Winn, age 82 of Newton, IL passed away at 5:00 PM - Saturday, December 21, 2013 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM – Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Jim Suits officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, IL...
Dennis Lee Ryker
Dec 14, 2013
Dennis Lee Ryker, age 77 of Olney, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana at 10:17 PM on Saturday, December 14th, 2013. Graveside services will be held in the Chapel at Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont on Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at 1:00 PM. Reverend Gary Wachtel will be officiating and the Richland County Veterans Organization...
Marietta Carcione
Dec 14, 2013
Marietta Gregor Carcione, age 86 Of Effingham and formerly of Newton, IL passed away at 3:40 AM - Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, December 20, 2013 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme...
Mary Ellen Carlen
Dec 12, 2013
Mary Ellen Carlen, age 87 of Louisville, IL passed away at 10:34 PM - Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Burgin Manor in Olney, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM – Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Dan Haifley officiating. Burial will be in the Jack Oak Cemetery in Greenup, IL....
Robert Lee Copper
Dec 11, 2013
Robert Lee "Bob" Copper, age 79 Of Newton, IL passed away at 6:48 AM - Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rick Britton officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Prairie Cemetery in West Union, IL with...
Rosalie Miller
Dec 9, 2013
Alice Rosalie Miller, age 79 Of Newton, IL passed away at 6:30 AM – Monday, December 09, 2013 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Thursday, December 12, 2013 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme and Deacon Larry Miller celebrating mass. Visitation will be held...
Dale Walton
Nov 29, 2013
Dale Walton, 55, of Lake, Michigan passed away Friday, November 29, 2013, at his home. He was born March 25, 1958, in Ypsilanti, Michigan son of Franklin D. and Carol D. (Smith) Walton. He married Connie J. Lewis on August 21, 1982, in Newton, Illinois. He worked alongside his brother, Frank, at F & K Tree Service. Dale is survived...
Florence D Strain
Nov 28, 2013
Mrs. Florence Dale (Bishop) Strain, age 100 of Greenup, IL passed away at 8:00 AM - Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care in Greenup, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Rev. Tim Pearce officiating. Burial will be in the...
Roy Albert Jayne
Nov 27, 2013
Roy Albert Jayne, age 82 Of Newton, IL passed away at 5:00 PM – Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Leland Collins officiating. Burial will be in the Tate Cemetery in rural...
Rhonda Kay Ping
Nov 17, 2013
Rhonda Kay (Wilson) Ping, age 52 Of Yale, IL passed away at 4:54 AM – Sunday, November 17, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating. Burial will be in the Debord Cemetery...
Lucille A Probst
Nov 14, 2013
Lucille A. "Lucy" Probst, age 89 Of rural Wheeler, IL passed away at 1:44 PM - Thursday, November 14, 2013 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Monday, November 18, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove, IL with Fr. Joe Carlos celebrating mass. Burial will be in the St. Joseph...
Annie L (Olejnik) Bach
Nov 12, 2013
Annie L. (Olejnik) Bach, age 64 of Olney, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana at 8:45 PM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013. She was born on September 30, 1949 the daughter of Alexander and Marie Olejnik. She later married Laurie G. Bach on February 13th, 1971. Mom loved to spend time with her grandkids and great-grandkids...
Berthold Lee Price
Nov 11, 2013
Berthold Lee "Bert" Price, age 82 Of Newton, IL passed away at 11:47 AM - Monday, November 11, 2013 at St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.blakefh.com. Berthold Lee better know...
Larry Francis Hippler
Nov 5, 2013
Larry F. Hippler, age 73
Of Newton, IL passed away at 8:05 AM – Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Friday, November 8, 2013 at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be...
Wilton Traub
Nov 5, 2013
Wilton W. "Willie" Traub, age 79
Of Dieterich, IL passed away at 1:00 AM - Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday, November 9, 2013 at St. John's Lutheran Church south of Dieterich, IL with Pastor Stephen Gillet officiating. Burial will be...
John Henry Smith
Nov 1, 2013
John Henry Smith, age 98 Of Newton, IL passed away at 8:00 AM – Friday, November 1, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral Services celebrating John's life will be held at 3:00 PM- Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Falmouth Christian Chapel in Falmouth, IL with John Blackmore officiating. Visitation will be held 2 hour prior...
Norma Jean Gibson
Oct 29, 2013
Norma Jean Gibson went to be with her Lord and Savior 11/29/2013 in  Lawrenceville, IL. at United Methodist Village. She was born May 20, 1929 in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Albert and Nellie Morgan. She was married to James L Gibson who proceeds her in death along with her parents, brother Kenneth Davis and sister Ethel Nicholson. Norma...
Pauline Parker
Oct 29, 2013
Pauline Parker, age 86 Of Newton, IL passed away at 7:41 PM – Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She had been residing at Tuscola Health Care Center in Tuscola Funeral services celebrating Pauline's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with...
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