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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.

Trent Lingafelter

Trent Lingafelter

Sep 16, 2012

Trent Lingafelter, 64 of Salem, AL and Willow Hill, IL passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 at East Alabama Medical Center. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM - Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 3770 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL. There will also be visitation from 2:00-4:00 PM – Friday, September 21, 2012 at Shiloh Christian Church...

Joyce Ann Litzelman

Joyce Ann Litzelman

Sep 11, 2012

Joyce Ann Litzelman, age 64 Of Manchester, MO and formerly of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 12:06 PM – Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at the West County Care Center in Ballwin, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, September 14, 2012 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL....

Richard Varvil

Richard Varvil

Sep 9, 2012

Richard Lee Varvil, Age 80 Of Wheeler, IL passed away at 1:27 AM – Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM – Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Wheeler Cemetery in Wheeler, IL with full military rites by the Dieterich American Legion Post #628. Visitation...

Genevie B. Shamhart

Genevie B. Shamhart

Sep 4, 2012

Genevie B. Shamhart, Age 93 Of Newton, IL passed away at 2:40 AM – Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Blake-Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL with Dale Hood officiating. Burial will be in the Bailey Cemetery in Latona,...

Carla Jane Worcester

Carla Jane Worcester

Sep 3, 2012

Carla Jane (Hannaman) Worcester, age 45 Of Newton, IL passed away at 6:28 PM – Monday, September 3, 2012 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM – Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, IL. Visitation...

Callon Michael Scott Goode

Callon Michael Scott Goode

Aug 31, 2012

Callon Michael Scott Goode, infant son Of Danyel and Jerry Goode of Newton, IL was delivered into the hands of his family and God at 1:39 PM – Friday, August 31, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Callon weighed 1 pound 8.9 ounces and was 13 inches long. Callon is survived by: Loving Parents - Danyel (Lindley)...

George Harold Staley

George Harold Staley

Aug 27, 2012

George Harold Staley, age 97 Of Newton, IL passed away at 3:40 AM – Monday, August 27, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM- Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan in Newton, IL with Ron Mulvey officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Cemetery near Falmouth with full military rites...

Larry Lee Scott

Larry Lee Scott

Aug 25, 2012

Larry Lee Scott, age 69 Of Newton, IL passed away at 11:55 AM – Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Private family service will be held at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Entombment will be in the Family Mausoleum at the Bethel Cemetery in Rural West Liberty, IL. Larry was born on...

Wayne Eugene "Gene" Thomas

Wayne Eugene "Gene" Thomas

Aug 23, 2012

Wayne Eugene "Gene" Thomas, age 70 Of Newton, IL passed away at 5:22 AM – Thursday, August 23, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Nate Hagen officiating. Entombment will be in the Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont, IL with...

Larry A Carr

Larry A Carr

Aug 19, 2012

Larry A. Carr, age 60 Of Cocoa Beach, Florida and formerly of Greenup, IL passed away at 4:13 AM – Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM (Central Time) – Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. Burial will be in the Harmony...

Angela Ann Teets

Angela Ann Teets

Aug 16, 2012

Angela Teets, age 56 Of Edgewood, IL passed away at 9:10 AM – Thursday, August 16, 2012 at her home. Celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM- Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The obituary can be...

Ruby Songer

Ruby Songer

Aug 14, 2012

Ruby D. Songer, age 85 Of Newton, IL passed away at 1:50 PM – Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Burgin Manor in Olney, IL. Private funeral 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. Ruby was born on June 19, 1927...

Peter M Grubb

Peter M Grubb

Aug 13, 2012

Mr. Peter M. Grubb, age 89 Of Charleston, IL passed away at 9:25 AM – Monday, August 13, 2012 at Charleston Rehab and Health Care Center in Charleston, IL.Funeral services celebrating Peter's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, August 17, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. Burial will be in the Jack Oak Cemetery...

Roberta Margaret Bower

Roberta Margaret Bower

Aug 12, 2012

Mrs. Roberta Margaret Bower, age 92 Of Newton, IL passed away at 12:10 AM - Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Nate Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Newton,...

Lovell Bernard Sparling

Lovell Bernard Sparling

Aug 3, 2012

Lovell Bernard Sparling, age 90 Of Bland, MO passed away at 8:28 AM - Friday, August 3, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM – Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating. Burial will be in the South Muddy Cemetery in rural Ingraham, IL with...

Leatha Christine Zuber

Leatha Christine Zuber

Jul 31, 2012

Leatha Zuber, 82, of Newton, IL, died peacefully surrounded by her family at 4:06 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the St. Anthony Hospital, Effingham, IL. She was born April 12, 1930 in Richland County, IL, the daughter of Barney Burgener and Bessie Edith Kesler Burgener. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic...

Parker Brian & Lauren Rose Finley

Parker Brian & Lauren Rose Finley

Jul 27, 2012

Parker Brian Finley and Lauren Rose Finley Infant twin children of Patrick Brian and Leah Rose (Semple) Finley passed away at 11:30 PM – Friday, July 27, 2012 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Parker Brian was born at 10:17 PM Friday, July 27, 2012 and Lauren Rose was born at 10:32 PM Friday, July 27, 2012 at Barnes...

Walter Franklin Levingston

Walter Franklin Levingston

Jul 27, 2012

Walter Franklin "Frank" Levingston, age 86 of Jewett, IL passed away at 2:10 PM - Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Rev. Tim Pearce officiating. Burial will be in Jewett Cemetery in...

Patsy R Wright

Patsy R Wright

Jul 20, 2012

Patsy R. Wright, age 76 of Greenup, IL passed away at 9:53 PM - Friday, July 20, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Greenup, IL. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery in rural Cumberland...

Harold F Buerster

Harold F Buerster

Jul 16, 2012

Mr. Harold F. Buerster, age 88 Of Newton, and formerly of rural Ingraham, IL passed away at 5:05 AM - Monday, July 16, 2012 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, IL. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery with...

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