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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.

Virginia "Jenny" Mae Francis

Virginia "Jenny" Mae Francis

Jul 4, 2025

Virginia "Jenny" Mae Francis, age 51, of West Salem passed away on July 4th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Jenny loved spending time with her friends and family.  She loved animals, especially her dog Winter.

Jenny is survived by her husband Shawn Francis, her three children, Autumn Francis, Zach Francis,...

Janet L. Miller

Janet L. Miller

Jul 2, 2025

Janet L. Miller, age 68, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home. Janet was born on March 8, 1957, in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Wayne and Lucille (Foster) Hickox.  She was united in marriage to Emmitt Miller on July 31, 2009, at the Church of God in Olney Illinois, and shared 15 wedding anniversaries...

Noah Joseph-Edgar Lee Keebler

Noah Joseph-Edgar Lee Keebler

Jun 28, 2025

Noah Joseph-Edgar Lee Keebler, age 6

July 16, 2018 – June 28, 2025

Noah Joseph-Edgar Lee Keebler, age 6, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 PM- Saturday June 28, 2025, southwest of Willow Hill, Illinois.

A celebration of life service will be...

Travis Lee Keebler

Travis Lee Keebler

Jun 28, 2025

Travis Lee Keebler, age 39

November 10, 1985 – June 28, 2025

Travis Lee Keebler, age 39, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 10:24 PM- Saturday June 28, 2025, southwest of Willow Hill, Illinois.

A celebration of life service will be held at...

Adelyn Re'Nee-Lee Keebler

Adelyn Re'Nee-Lee Keebler

Jun 28, 2025

Adelyn Re'Nee-Lee Keebler, age 12

June 28, 2012 – June 28, 2025

Adelyn Re'Nee-Lee Keebler, age 12, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 PM- Saturday June 28, 2025, southwest of Willow Hill, Illinois.

A celebration of life service will be held at...

Sharon Anne (Jones) Martin Farris

Sharon Anne (Jones) Martin Farris

Jun 28, 2025

Sharon Anne (Jones) Martin Farris, age 81

February 2, 1944 – June 28, 2025

Sharon Anne (Jones) Martin Farris (Mrs. Carney), age 81, of Dieterich, Illinois, and a former resident of Salem, Illinois, and Vienna, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:05 PM- Saturday June 28, 2025, at her home...

Barbara Lee Gillam

Barbara Lee Gillam

Jun 27, 2025

Barbara Lee Gillam, age 86

March 6, 1939 – June 27, 2025

Barbara Lee Gillam, age 86, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 5:27 AM- Friday June 27, 2025, at HSHS Saint John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Services celebrating Barbara's, life will be...

Madonna Marie (Zwilling) Boehl

Madonna Marie (Zwilling) Boehl

Jun 24, 2025

Madonna Marie (Zwilling) Boehl, age 68

October 17, 1956 – June 24, 2025

Madonna Marie (Zwilling) Boehl, age 68, of The Bend, rural Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 9:05 PM - Tuesday June 24, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Mass of Christian...

Mark Wayne Miller

Mark Wayne Miller

Jun 20, 2025

  Mark Wayne Miller, age 73  

  June 12, 1952 – June 20, 2025  

  Mark Wayne Miller, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:55 AM- Friday June 20, 2025, at his home after a courageous battle with stage 4 lung cancer.  

Mark was born June 12, 1952, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Bernard and Marjorie (Rife) Miller of Newton, Illinois....

Alfred Junior Fulk

Alfred Junior Fulk

Jun 17, 2025

Alfred Junior Fulk, age 94

December 26, 1930 – June 17, 2025

Alfred Junior Fulk, age 94, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 8:45 PM- Tuesday June 17, 2025, at HSHS Saint Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Alfred's life...

Douglas "Cleve" Cleveland Bradley

Douglas "Cleve" Cleveland Bradley

Jun 15, 2025

Douglas Cleveland "Cleve" Bradley, age 71

April 30, 1954 – June 15, 2025

Douglas Cleveland "Cleve" Bradley, age 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:37 PM- Sunday June 15, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.

A service celebrating Cleve's...

Larry "Pappy" E. Kibler

Larry "Pappy" E. Kibler

Jun 15, 2025

Larry E. "Pappy" Kibler, age 87 of Olney, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on June 15, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

Larry was born on January 7, 1938, at home in rural Jasper County, Illinois, the son of Perry and Evelyn (Newlin) Kibler. He married...

Myra A Diesser

Myra A Diesser

May 31, 2025

Myra Diesser, age 84, of Olney, passed away on May 31, 2025, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.  Myra was born on January 14, 1941, in Chauncey, Illinois, the daughter of Forrest and Alene (Stout) Rosborough. Myra married Gary Diesser on June 12, 1959, in Olney, Illinois and he survives. A visitation for family and...

Jolene (Barnes) Lewis

Jolene (Barnes) Lewis

May 29, 2025

Jolene Lewis, age 78

June 4, 1946 – May 29, 2025

Jolene Lewis, age 78, of Cave in Rock, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 3:55 PM - Thursday May 29, 2025, at her home.

Private family services will be...

Evalia "Bibi" Gonzales Van Arnam

Evalia "Bibi" Gonzales Van Arnam

May 25, 2025

Evalia "Bibi" Gonzalez Van Arnam, age 91

June 25, 1933-May 25, 2025

Evalia "Bibi" Gonzalez Van Arnam, age 91 of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:05 AM – Sunday May 25, 2025, at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Virgil H. Gentry

Virgil H. Gentry

May 23, 2025

Virgil H. Gentry

July 18, 1922 - May 23, 2025

Virgil H. Gentry, age 102, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:53 PM- Friday, May 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral Service will be...

Jack E. Lemar

Jack E. Lemar

May 23, 2025

Jack Edwards Lemar, age 70

August 17, 1954 – May 23, 2025

Jack Edwards Lemar, age 70, of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 AM- Friday May 23, 2025, at his home.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM- Saturday, May 31, 2025,...

Edward John Yager

Edward John Yager

May 21, 2025

Edward John Yager, age 84

November 24, 1940 – May 21, 2025

Edward John Yager, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:43AM-Wednesday, May 21, 2025, surrounded by his family at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Timothy Ray Newlin

Timothy Ray Newlin

May 18, 2025

Timothy Ray Newlin, age 62 July 1, 1962 – May 18, 2025

Timothy Ray Newlin, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:11 AM - Sunday, May 18, 2025, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

A service celebrating Tim's life will be held at 7:00 PM...

Clara Louise Kocher

Clara Louise Kocher

May 17, 2025

Clara Louise Kocher, age 81 October 2, 1943 – May 17, 2025

Clara Louise Kocher, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:08 PM - Saturday, May 17, 2025, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30...

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