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.

Charles Glosser

Charles Glosser

Nov 9, 2012

Charles Glosser Jr., age 85 of rural Greenup passed away at 5:30 AM – Friday, November 9, 2012 in rural Cumberland County, IL. Graveside service held Monday at 11 AM – Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Block Cemetery in rural Greenup, IL. Arrangements are under the care of the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. The obituary can be...

Louise Elizabeth Collins

Louise Elizabeth Collins

Nov 5, 2012

Louise Elizabeth Collins, age 92 Of Yale, IL passed away at 3:20 PM – Monday, November 5, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Cummins Church in rural Yale, IL with Ivan Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Hunt Cemetery in rural...

Cordia Marie (Patterson) Hundley

Cordia Marie (Patterson) Hundley

Nov 2, 2012

Cordia Marie Hundley, age 81 of Olney, passed away at 12:32 AM on Friday, November 2nd, 2012 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 6th, from 11 AM to 1 PM with funeral service immediately following. Burial will be in Hanna Cemetery in Noble. Reverend John Monroe will be officiating. Cordia was born on...

Virgil D Stanley

Virgil D Stanley

Oct 31, 2012

Virgil D. Stanley, age 78 of Olney, passed away at 5:04 PM, on Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 at Core Nursing Rehab Center in Bedford, Indiana. Cremation rites will be accorded Virgil and a graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, on Saturday, November 10th, 2012 in the Chapel of Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont, Illinois. Virgil was born...

Robert Lawrence Ebeling

Robert Lawrence Ebeling

Oct 31, 2012

Robert Lawrence Ebeling, age 68 Of Dieterich, IL passed away at 9:43 PM – Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Robert's life will be held at 1:30 PM – Saturday November 3, 2012 at the Blake-Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL with Pastor Gary Fortkamp officiating. Visitation will be held from...

Joseph M Steckler Jr

Joseph M Steckler Jr

Oct 27, 2012

Joseph M. Steckler Jr., age 70 of Olney, departed this life at 8:00 A.M., on Saturday, October 27th, 2012 at his residence in Olney. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 3rd, from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 11A.M. Reverend Brett Best will be officiating. Joseph was born on April 6,...

Edna Leah Miller

Edna Leah Miller

Oct 26, 2012

Edna L. Miller, age 88 Of Hot Springs, AR and formerly of Newton, IL passed away at her home on Friday, October 26, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM – Saturday, November 3, 2012at the Mound Cemetery rural Willow Hill, IL. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. In loving memory...

Mayme B Sherman

Mayme B Sherman

Oct 24, 2012

Mayme B. Sherman, age 73 of Olney, passed away at Burgin Manor in Olney on Wednesday, October 24th, 2012. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service for Mayme is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 8th, 2012 in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney.

Lorene Stark

Lorene Stark

Oct 22, 2012

Mrs. Lorene A. Stark, 96 Of Newton, IL passed away at 3:00 AM - Monday, October 22, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. AL Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be in...

Marie E (Schonert) Gillard

Marie E (Schonert) Gillard

Oct 20, 2012

Marie E. Gillard, 87, of Streator, Illinois, passed away at 12:01 A.M., Saturday, October 20th at Heritage Health and Rehabilitation, in Streator. Funeral services will be at 1 P.M. Thursday, October 25th at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney, with Reverend Beth Tickner officiating. Burial will be in the Ebenezer cemetery, rural Olney. Visitation will be from 4 to 8...

Marsha Kay Finn-Antonik

Marsha Kay Finn-Antonik

Oct 20, 2012

Marsha Kay Finn-Antonik, age 53 Of Newton, IL peacefully entered into the arms of our Lord at 4:51 PM – Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Funeral services celebrating Marsha's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, October 26, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Newton, IL with Rev. Stephen Willis...

Kenneth Edward Howe

Kenneth Edward Howe

Oct 15, 2012

Kenneth Edward "Ed" Howe, 76 Of Newton, IL passed away at 10:40 PM - Monday, October 15, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM – Monday, October 22, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. At 7:00 PM there will be a flag presentation and service of remembrance to follow....

Merl Wayne Shamhart

Merl Wayne Shamhart

Oct 11, 2012

Merl Wayne Shamhart, age 76 Of rural Wheeler, IL passed away at 1:24 PM – Thursday, October 11, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services celebrating Merl's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Blake-Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL with Mike Knepper officiating. Burial will be in the Bailey...

Paul F Harris

Paul F Harris

Oct 9, 2012

Paul Francis Harris, age 62 Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 12:25 PM – Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Paul's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton, IL with Mark Wilkinson officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in...

Dale E "Peach" Kerner

Dale E "Peach" Kerner

Oct 5, 2012

Dale E. "Peach" Kerner, age 61 Of Newton, IL passed away at 4:15 AM – Friday, October 5, 2012 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Dales' life will be held at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan in Newton, IL with Rev. Tim Pearce officiating. Burial will be in the Brockville Cemetery in rural Newton, IL....

Lawrence August Michl

Lawrence August Michl

Oct 4, 2012

Lawrence August Michl, 99 Of Newton, IL passed away at 2:55 PM – Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven. Lawrence A. Michl, 99 Of Newton, IL and formerly of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 2:55 PM – Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Tuesday,...

Sharon Ann Dhom

Sharon Ann Dhom

Oct 4, 2012

Sharon Ann Dhom, 63 Of Newton, IL passed away at 8:20 PM - Thursday, October 4, 2012 at her home.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Monday, October 8, 2012 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in...

Paul L Potter

Paul L Potter

Sep 30, 2012

Paul L. Potter, Age 68 Of Dieterich, IL passed away at 10:01 AM – Sunday, September 30, 2012 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM – Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Blake-Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL. Paul was born on September 14, 1944 in Joliet, IL the son of Houston Braden and...

Margaret Ann Wilson - Shamhart

Margaret Ann Wilson - Shamhart

Sep 25, 2012

Margaret Ann Wilson Shamhart, 75 Of Robinson, IL and formerly of Newton, IL passed away at 4:04 AM - Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Joe Griffith officiating. Burial will be in the...

Edward Charles Groth

Edward Charles Groth

Sep 20, 2012

Edward Groth, Age 85 Of Wheeler, IL passed away at 10:25 PM – Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Dieterich, IL with Pastor Gary Fortkamp officiating. Burial will be in the Dieterich Village Cemetery...

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