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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.

Elsie Mae (Patterson) Taylor

Elsie Mae (Patterson) Taylor

Mar 30, 2014

Elsie Mae (Patterson) Taylor, age 94 of Olney, went home to be with her Lord at 7:11 AM, on Sunday, March 30th, 2014 from Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. A graveside service for Elsie will held be on Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney. The Reverend Mike Baker will conduct the...

Henry Lionel Utley

Henry Lionel Utley

Mar 27, 2014

Henry Lionel Utley, age 52 Of Newton, IL passed away at 4:30 AM –Thursday, March 27, 2014 at St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Bro. Brad Harper officiating. Burial will be in...

Dorothy Chesnut

Dorothy Chesnut

Mar 26, 2014

Dorothy Chesnut, age 94 Of Newton, IL passed away at 6:00 AM –Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Imboden Creek Living Center in Decatur, IL. Services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 AM - Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Burial will be in the Hankins Cemetery in Smallwood Township, Jasper County,...

Jeannette Wolf

Jeannette Wolf

Mar 22, 2014

Jeannette (Wallis) Wolf, age 87 of rural Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2014, as she was surrounded throughout the day by loving family and caregivers at Gowin Parc, 300 Lerna Road, Mattoon , Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Jeannette's life will be held at 11:00 AM - Thursday, March 27, 2014 St. Paul's Lutheran...

Micheal Martin Stanford

Micheal Martin Stanford

Mar 15, 2014

Micheal Martin Stanford, age 59 Of Newton, IL passed away at 3:15 PM –Saturday, March 15, 2014 at St John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Garry Hostettler officiating. Burial will be in the Honey Cemetery in Bogota, IL....

Ruth R (Rickner) Shipley

Ruth R (Rickner) Shipley

Mar 15, 2014

Ruth R. Shipley, age 97 of Olney, IL passed away on March 15, 2014 in Olney, IL. Ruth was born December 25, 1916 in Westville, OK, the daughter of Cora and Thomas Rickner. She loved being with all of her family and friends, feeding the birds, taking care of her flowers and making quilts. Ruth was a member of...

Clara Lucille Jourdan

Clara Lucille Jourdan

Mar 11, 2014

Clara Lucille Jourdan, age 85 Of Newton, IL passed away at 9:20 PM –Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM – Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, IL with Rick Britton officiating. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan...

Clarence Eugene "Chub" Weck

Clarence Eugene "Chub" Weck

Mar 10, 2014

Clarence Eugene "Chub" Weck, age 70 Of Hidalgo, IL passed away at 3:30 AM –Monday, March 10, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Pastor Jack Stoops officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Newton, IL. Visitation will be...

Rosalie Ann (Loeffler) Worland

Rosalie Ann (Loeffler) Worland

Mar 3, 2014

Rosalie Ann (Loeffler) Worland, age 73 of Olney, Il, passed away March 3, 2014. Born January 8, 1941, lifelong resident of Joliet, IL, until moving to Olney, IL, in 2003. She was the daughter of Raymond J., Sr. and Helen (Holecek) Loeffler. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Richard C. Worland, her son Kenneth R. Worland...

Shirley Ann Chapman

Shirley Ann Chapman

Mar 2, 2014

Shirley Ann Chapman, age 64 Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 3:08 PM –Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the home of her daughter. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM - Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Burial will be in the Brockville Cemetery north east of Newton, IL. Visitation will be...

Phyllis Jean Watkins

Phyllis Jean Watkins

Mar 1, 2014

Phyllis Jean (McCoy) Watkins, age 62 Of Joplin, MO and formerly of Wheeler, IL passed away at 8:30 AM - Saturday, March 1, 2014 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Latona Church of Christ in Latona, IL with Nate Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Trexler Cemetery...

Ellen Rose Dewhirst

Ellen Rose Dewhirst

Feb 18, 2014

Ellen Rose Dewhirst, age 86 Of Newton, IL passed away at 11:15 AM –Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM – Friday, February 21, 2014 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Newton,...

Neil Kerner

Neil Kerner

Feb 14, 2014

Neil E. Kerner, age 92 Of Newton, IL passed away at 10:26 AM –Friday, February 14, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Mike Haag and Deacon Larry Miller celebrating mass. Burial...

Alfred "Bill" Lewis

Alfred "Bill" Lewis

Feb 14, 2014

Alfred Eugene "Bill" Lewis, age 89 Of Wheeler, IL passed away at 7:50 PM - Friday, February 14, 2014 at his home. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM – Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Blake- Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL. Private family burial will be in the Wheeler Cemetery in Wheeler, IL. In loving memory of Bill, memorials...

Randy R Gossage

Randy R Gossage

Feb 10, 2014

Randy R. Gossage, age 54 of Olney, passed away at 1:50 PM on Monday, February 10th, 2014 at his residence in Olney. Cremation rites have been accorded and the family will have a Celebration of Life memorial at a later date. Randy was born on June 22nd, 1959, the son of Edward and Sandra (Body) Gossage Sr. He later...

Roselyn Fuson

Roselyn Fuson

Jan 25, 2014

Roselyn Louise "Rosie" Fuson, age 88 of Olney and formerly of Newton, IL passed away at 2:05 PM - Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Helia Health of Olney. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM – Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Blake- Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Pastor Chris Jennette. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park...

Bradley William Bauman

Bradley William Bauman

Jan 23, 2014

Bradley William Bauman, age 58 Of Effingham, IL and formerly of Newton, IL and Cleveland, TN passed away at 11:18 AM – Thursday, January 23, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM – Friday, January 31, 2014 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM – Friday, January 31,...

Fairy A (Michels) Hawk

Fairy A (Michels) Hawk

Jan 23, 2014

Fairy A. Hawk, age 74 of Olney, went home to be with her Lord at 6:55 PM on Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 at Deaconess Main Campus Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Monday, January 27th in the chapel of  Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 12 (NOON) on Tuesday, January...

Jarrell L Stone

Jarrell L Stone

Jan 19, 2014

Jarrell L. Stone, age 71 of Olney, passed away at his residence in Olney at 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 19th, 2014. Visitation will be from 3-6 PM on Wednesday, January 22nd in the chapel of  Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 12 (NOON) on Thursday, January 23rd in the chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home...

Louise Curtright

Louise Curtright

Jan 17, 2014

Louise Curtright, age 86 of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 11:00 AM – Friday, January 17, 2014 at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton, IL. Burial will be in the Mound Cemetery east of Willow Hill,...

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