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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.

Louise Nichols

Louise Nichols

Sep 4, 2013

Louise Nichols, age 85 Of Newton, IL passed away at 8:05 AM – Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Central Christian Church in Newton, IL with Mike Knepper officiating. Burial will be in the Island Creek Cemetery in Montrose, IL....

James M Clark-Hunley

James M Clark-Hunley

Aug 29, 2013

James M. Clark-Hunley, age 3 of West Salem, passed away at 2:29 PM, on Thursday, August 29th, 2013 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Visitation was on Sunday, September 1st, 2013 from 5-8 PM in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home. Funeral service was on Monday, September 2nd, 2013 at 11 AM in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home...

David Henry Morgan

David Henry Morgan

Aug 26, 2013

Mr. David H. Morgan, age 90 Of Effingham and formerly of rural Dieterich, IL passed away at 8:30 PM – Monday, August 26, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Carroll Ross officiating. Burial will be...

David Anthony Anderson

David Anthony Anderson

Aug 22, 2013

David Anthony Anderson, age 53 of Fresno, CA., formerly of Olney, passed away at 12:17 PM on Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, CA. A private memorial service will be held for David at a later date. David was born on August 8th, 1960 in Olney, the son of Willard Ira, and Sally Ann...

Adolph A. Zumbahlen

Adolph A. Zumbahlen

Aug 21, 2013

Adolph A. Zumbahlen, age 90 of Newton, IL passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 9:10 AM, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care, Effingham, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24th at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Newton with Father Al Kemme officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday with burial...

Sue Brothers

Sue Brothers

Aug 17, 2013

Sue Brothers, age 73 of Olney, IL, formerly of Newton, IL passed away at 11:38 AM, Saturday August 17, 2013 at Richland Care & Rehab in Olney, IL. Arrangements are pending at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. The obituary can be viewed and condolences sent at www.blakefh.com.

Delores Jean (Cook) Stadge

Delores Jean (Cook) Stadge

Aug 17, 2013

Delores Jean Stadge age 78 of Olney, passed away at 12:35 am on Saturday, August 17th, 2013 at Helia Arch Health Care Center in Olney. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 20th, from 6 - 8 pm in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney funeral services will be 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, August 21st, also at the...

James "Fred" Fouty

James "Fred" Fouty

Aug 16, 2013

James "Fred" Fouty, age 84 of Newton, IL passed away at 9:53 AM -Friday August 16, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM – Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton, IL with Rev. Mike Knepper officiating. Burial will follow in the Brick Cemetery, Newton, IL. Visitation will...

Gerald "Pete" L Chancellor

Gerald "Pete" L Chancellor

Aug 15, 2013

Gerald L. "Pete" Chancellor, age 80 of Toledo, IL went to be with Jesus at 4:20 PM, Thursday, August 15, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Bishop Funeral Home, Greenup, IL with Pastor Scott Sims officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenup Cemetery with...

Victor Andrew Ritz

Victor Andrew Ritz

Aug 15, 2013

Victor Andrew Ritz , age 81

Of Newton, IL passed from this life on T hursday , August 15 , 2013 at 5:55 am to his eternal life with our Lord Jesus Christ. During the last month of his life, all Vic's children...

Laura Marie King

Laura Marie King

Aug 7, 2013

Laura Marie King, age 38 Of Yale, IL went to be with the Lord at 5:40 PM – Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at her home. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at...

Dennis Charles Morgan

Dennis Charles Morgan

Aug 6, 2013

Dennis Charles Morgan, age 64 Of Newton, IL passed away at 6:30 PM – Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Central Christian Church in Newton, IL with Mike Knepper officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Newton, IL with full military rites by...

Lucinda Ann Pease

Lucinda Ann Pease

Jul 31, 2013

Lucinda Ann Pease, age 65 Of Noble, IL and formerly of Yankeetown, IN and Evansville, IN passed away at 10:50 PM – Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Private family services will be held with burial in the Bates Hill Cemetery in Yankeetown, IN. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in...

Jack Joseph Arnone

Jack Joseph Arnone

Jul 27, 2013

Jack Joseph Arnone, age 58, of Bloomington, Ill, formerly of Olney, Il., passed away at 6:30 AM, on Saturday, July 27th, 2013 at his residence in Bloomington. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 at Mounds Cemetery in rural Crawford County Illinois. Graveside services will be conducted by Bob Totten and the...

Cecil Green Jr

Cecil Green Jr

Jul 17, 2013

Cecil Green Jr., age 86 of Olney, formerly of Bradenton, FL., went home to be with his Lord at 4:59 PM, on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 20th, 2013 at the Providence General Baptist Church in Providence, KY. Burial will be in White Oak...

Marjorie Lucille (Michels) Dugan

Marjorie Lucille (Michels) Dugan

Jul 16, 2013

Marjorie "Lucille� Michels Dugan, age 97 of Olney, passed away at 7:00 AM, on Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 at Burgin Manor in Olney. Cremation rites will be accorded and a graveside memorial service has been scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Friday, July 26th, 2013 at Mt. Zion Cemetery located between Clay City and Flora, Illinois. Lucille was born on...

Wanda Taylor

Wanda Taylor

Jul 13, 2013

Wanda Lois Taylor, age 80 Of Newton, IL passed away at 5:46 PM – Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Burgin Manor in Olney, IL. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM – Friday, July 19, 2013 at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Madisonville, KY. In loving memory of Wanda, memorials may be made to the Burgin Manor Aspen Wing...

Sharon Margaret Jones

Sharon Margaret Jones

Jul 13, 2013

Sharon Margaret Jones, age 72

Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 3:40 AM – Saturday, July 13, 2013 at her home.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 PM - Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with graveside service following visitation at Miller Cemetery in rural Willow Hill, IL. The obituary...

Sharon Ann Decker

Sharon Ann Decker

Jul 11, 2013

Sharon A. Decker, age 64 Of Hidalgo, IL passed away at 7:10 PM – Thursday, July 11, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. Burial will be in the Hays Cemetery in Hidalgo, IL. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM – Monday,...

Patrick J Michl

Patrick J Michl

Jul 11, 2013

Patrick J. Michl, age 89 Of Effingham and formerly of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 1:09 PM – Thursday, July 11, 2013 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, July 15, 2013 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL. Burial will be in the St. Valentine...

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