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.

Emmett Lee Ives

Emmett Lee Ives

Jul 9, 2013

Emmett Lee Ives, age 71 Of Newton, IL passed away at 2:30 PM – Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Cotillion Ridge Nursing Home in Robinson, IL. Private family services will be held with burial in the Waldo Township Cemetery in Gridley, IL. In loving memory of Emmett, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church 309 S Van Buren...

Barbara J (Saltsman) Sensney

Barbara J (Saltsman) Sensney

Jul 3, 2013

Barbara J. Sensney, age 67 of Olney, died at 12:01 AM, July 3rd, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. Visitation will be on Monday, July 8th, 2013 from 6 - 8 PM in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney with funeral services at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, July 9th, at the funeral home and burial...

Michael Woods

Michael Woods

Jun 28, 2013

Michael Woods, age 62 Of Marshall, IL passed away at 11:55 PM – Friday June 28, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Bro. Larry Matson officiating. Burial will be in the Honey Cemetery in Bogota, IL. Visitation...

George Clark, Jr.

George Clark, Jr.

Jun 26, 2013

George Clark, Jr. age 83 Of rural Jewett, IL passed away at 3:55 PM – Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Rev. Tim Pearce officiating. Burial will be in the Greenup...

Dorothy D Marrs

Dorothy D Marrs

Jun 22, 2013

Dorothy D. Marrs, age 86 Of rural Gila, IL (rural Montrose, IL) passed away at 12:20 PM – Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Blake-Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL with Nate Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Trexler...

Loren E Williams

Loren E Williams

Jun 16, 2013

Loren E. Williams, age 80 of Olney, went home to be with his Lord at 9:35 PM, on Sunday, June 16th, 2013 from his residence in Olney. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 20th 2013 from 12 noon to 1:00 PM with funeral services immediately following in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney. Burial will be in...

Jeanne Langford

Jeanne Langford

Jun 12, 2013

Jeanne D. Langford, age 91 Of Newton, IL passed away at 7:35 AM – Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 PM - Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Graveside service will follow visitation at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, IL with Rev....

Robert R Baughman

Robert R Baughman

Jun 10, 2013

Robert Ray Baughman, age 69 Of Dieterich, IL passed away at 1:15 PM – Monday, June 10, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Blake-Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL with Nate Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Dieterich Village Cemetery in Dieterich, IL. Visitation will be...

John Howard Ward

John Howard Ward

Jun 7, 2013

John Howard Ward, age 61 Of Toledo, IL and formerly of Yale, IL passed away at 9:35 AM – Friday, June 7, 2013 in rural Effingham County, IL. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM – Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Chris Parr officiating. Burial will be in the Greenup Cemetery...

Bernard J Miller

Bernard J Miller

Jun 4, 2013

Bernard J. "Bernie" Miller, age 88 Of Newton, IL passed away at 6:10 AM – Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Aspen Creek in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Saturday, June 8, 2013 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme and Deacon Larry Miller celebrating mass....

Ivan Dean Weber

Ivan Dean Weber

May 30, 2013

Ivan Dean Weber, age 82 Of rural Dundas, IL passed away at 6:24 AM – Thursday, May 30, 2013 at St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, June 3, 2013 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, IL with Fr. Mark Stec celebrating mass. Burial will be in...

Florence Zumbahlen

Florence Zumbahlen

May 25, 2013

Florence M. "Flo" Zumbahlen, age 86 Of Newton, IL passed away peacefully at 8:05 AM – Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL in her sleep with her husband Adolph by her side after an 8 year battle with multiple myeloma. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday,...

Timothy W Bryan

Timothy W Bryan

May 25, 2013

Timothy W. Bryan, age 60 of Olney, passed away at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney at 7:06 PM on Sunday, May 25th, 2013. Cremation rites will be accorded and no other plans have been made at this time. Timothy was born on March 16, 1953 in Evansville, Indiana the son of James C. Bryan and Sarah J. (Amerman) Bryan....

Viola J Gray

Viola J Gray

May 24, 2013

Viola Jane Gray, age 85 Of Yale, IL passed away at 6:20 PM – Friday, May 24, 2013 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating. Burial will be in the Yale Cemetery in Yale,...

Angela M Hahn

Angela M Hahn

May 18, 2013

Angela Marie Hahn, age 99 Of Newton, IL and formerly of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 1:53 AM – Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, May 27, 2013 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating...

Kenneth Hartrich

Kenneth Hartrich

May 17, 2013

Kenneth L. Hartrich, age 73 Of Newton, IL passed away at 8:47 AM – Friday, May 17, 2013 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, May 20, 2013 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery...

David R Teets

David R Teets

May 16, 2013

David R. Teets, age 81 Of Montrose, IL passed away at 2:37 AM – Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Jewett Community Church with Irvin Figgins officiating. Burial will be in the Jewett Cemetery in Jewett, IL with full military...

Rebecca A Braun

Rebecca A Braun

May 12, 2013

Rebecca Ann Braun, age 39 Of Newton, IL passed away at 4:32 AM – Sunday, May 12, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00-5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Blake-Wright Funeral Home with Grave Side Services at 5:00PM at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Dieterich, IL. Memorials may be...

Evelyn E Holsapple

Evelyn E Holsapple

May 12, 2013

Evelyn E. Holsapple, age 91

Of Newton, IL passed away at 11:05 PM – Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Grace United Methodist Church in Newton, IL. Burial will be in the Greenup Cemetery in...

Wilma Eileen Pickens

Wilma Eileen Pickens

May 10, 2013

Wilma Eileen Pickens, age 89 Of rural Wheeler, IL passed away at 8:35 AM – Friday, May 10, 2013 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Dale Hood and Mike Knepper officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn...

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