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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.

Marie Ann Holsapple

Marie Ann Holsapple

Oct 27, 2013

Ann Holsapple, age 55 Of Newton, IL passed away at 1:10 PM – Sunday, October 27, 2013 at her home. Funeral services celebrating Ann's life will be held at 6:00 PM – Friday, November 1, 2013 at Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Keith Kepley officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral...

Randy Lee Quick

Randy Lee Quick

Oct 27, 2013

Randall Lee "Randy" Quick, age 49 Of Dieterich, IL passed away at 1:50 PM – Sunday, October 27, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Randy's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, October 31, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Newton, IL with Steve Willis and Rick Britton officiating. Burial will be...

Lois Imogene Clark

Lois Imogene Clark

Oct 24, 2013

Imogene Clark, age 89 of Greenup, IL passed away at 8:00 AM, Thursday, October 24, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon – Monday, October 28, 2013 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. Burial will be in the Greenup Cemetery in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be held 2 hours before the service. In...

Elmer E King

Elmer E King

Oct 19, 2013

Elmer Earnest King, age 84 Elmer Earnest King, 84 of rural Dundas, passed away at 4:00 PM – Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Mark Wilkinson officiating. Burial will be in the Honey...

Neta L Smith

Neta L Smith

Oct 18, 2013

Neta Lee Smith, age 76 Of rural Newton, IL passed away at 9:13 PM – Friday, October 18, 2013 at her home. Funeral services celebrating Neta's life will be held at 11:30 AM – Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Central Christian Church in Newton, IL with Mike Knepper officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Cemetery near Falmouth, IL. Visitation...

Ronald Wayne Harmon

Ronald Wayne Harmon

Oct 17, 2013

Ronald Wayne Harmon, age 52 of West Liberty, passed away at 6:00 PM, on Thursday, October 17th, 2013 at his residence in West Liberty. Visitation will be Monday, October 21st, 2013 from 11:00 AM - 12 (Noon) in the chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home with funeral service following at 12 (Noon). Burial will be at Maple Dale Cemetery in...

James Victor King

James Victor King

Oct 14, 2013

James V. King, age 70 Of Olney, IL passed away at 3:10 AM – Monday, October 14, 2013 at Burgin Manor in Olney, 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. James was born on October 19, 1942...

Thelma Dean Williamson

Thelma Dean Williamson

Oct 6, 2013

Thelma Dean Williamson, age 68 of Olney, IL passed away at 12:50 AM on Sunday, October 6th, 2013 at Burgin Manor in Olney. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private burial of the ashes will be in Wheatland, Wyoming at a later date. No local services will be held.

Wayne L. "Buster" Flowers

Wayne L. "Buster" Flowers

Oct 2, 2013

Wayne L. "Buster" Flowers, age 69 of Wheeler, IL passed away at 9:02 AM - Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, October 7, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Nate Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Mound Cemetery near...

Paul E Clark

Paul E Clark

Oct 1, 2013

Paul E. Clark, age 91 of Newton, IL passed away at 12:30 AM - Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Paul's life will be held at 10:30 AM- Friday, October 4, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Newton, IL with Steve Willis officiating. Burial will be in Redford Cemetery with full military rites by the Jasper...

Lavern Knepper

Lavern Knepper

Sep 30, 2013

R. LaVern Knepper, age 85 Of Wheeler, IL passed away at 4:40 PM – Monday, September 30, 2013 at his home. Funeral services celebrating LaVern's life will be held at 10:00 AM- Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Central Christian Church in Newton, IL with his son Mike Knepper officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park in Newton, IL with...

Albert "Ab" Orsborn

Albert "Ab" Orsborn

Sep 28, 2013

Albert "Ab" Orsborn, age 91 Of Neoga, IL passed away at 6:30 AM – Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, IL. Funeral services celebrating Ab's life will be held at 2:00 PM – Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Tom Cosat officiating. Burial will be in the Greenup Cemetery...

Henrietta Deimel

Henrietta Deimel

Sep 26, 2013

Henrietta Deimel, age 102 Of rural Ingraham, IL passed away at 11:00 PM – Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Lake Land Rehabilitation & Health Care in Effingham, IL. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2013 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin with Father Mark Stec. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m....

Craig Allen Nester

Craig Allen Nester

Sep 20, 2013

Craig Allen Nester, age 40 Of Newton, IL passed away at 2:02 PM – Friday, September 20, 2013 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Friday, September 27, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Brother Larry Matson officiating. Burial will be in the Tate Cemetery in rural Bogota,...

Henry "Hank" Rudolphi

Henry "Hank" Rudolphi

Sep 19, 2013

Henry George "Hank" Rudolphi, age 68 Of Newton, IL passed away at 12:50 AM – Thursday, September 19, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Newton, IL with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating with full military rites to follow by...

Theodore "Ted" Lowe

Theodore "Ted" Lowe

Sep 16, 2013

Theodore "Ted� M. Lowe Jr., age 66 of Olney, passed away at 7:39 AM, on Monday, September 16th, 2013 at his residence in Olney. Graveside service will be Thursday, September 19th, 2013 at 2:00 PM with burial at Cummins Cemetery in Rural Jasper County. Reverend Gary Wachtel will be officiating the service. Ted was born on January 16th, 1947...

Gene Huber

Gene Huber

Sep 9, 2013

Gene Huber, age 71 Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 11:13 PM – Monday, September 9, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Saturday, September 14, 2013 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Aloysius Okey Ndeanaefo celebrating mass. Burial will be...

George Henry Kerner

George Henry Kerner

Sep 9, 2013

George Henry Kerner, age 65 Of rural Newton, IL passed away at 1:57 AM – Monday, September 9, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Friday, September 13, 2013 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will...

Barbara Jean Miller

Barbara Jean Miller

Sep 6, 2013

Barbara Jean Dion (Rennier) Miller, age 66 Of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 10:42 PM – Friday, September 6, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM –Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL with Father Al Kemme and Father Robert...

Arthur L Boatman

Arthur L Boatman

Sep 6, 2013

Arthur L. Boatman, age 65 of Olney, passed away at 12:55 AM, on Friday, September 6th, 2013 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 from 10-11 AM in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 11 AM  with burial at Goss Cemetery in Rural Richland County. Reverend Doug...

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