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.

Doris Hoecherl

Doris Hoecherl

Jan 13, 2014

Doris Hoecherl, age 80 of Willow Hill, IL passed from this life to her eternal home at 10:00 AM - Monday, January 13, 2014 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL surrounded by the love of her family. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Saturday, January 18, 2014 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic...

Margery Hesler

Margery Hesler

Jan 13, 2014

Margery Abbott (Reed) Hesler, age 79

of Toledo, IL passed away at 12:25 PM - Monday, January 13, 2014 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. Private family burial will be in the Harmony Cemetery...

Lora Louise Webster

Lora Louise Webster

Jan 5, 2014

Mrs. Louise Webster, age 90 Of Newton, IL passed away at 10:00 PM – Sunday, January 5, 2014 at her home. Funeral services celebrating Louise's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in...

Luella G Will

Luella G Will

Dec 28, 2013

Luella G. (Probst) Will, age 86 Of Newton, IL passed away at 8:20 PM – Saturday, December 28, 2013 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, IL with Fr. Mark Stec celebrating mass. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery...

Arthur Dale Godert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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