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.
Dolores A Polley
Feb 21, 2013
Dolores A. Polley, age 77 of Olney, IL., passed away at 2:12 A.M., on Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Cremation rites will be accorded and a graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Olney. Father Jerry Wirth will be officiating the service. Dolores was born on...
Virginia Rose Spencer
Feb 18, 2013
Virginia Rose Spencer "Starky", age 90 Of Newton, IL passed away at 5:55 AM –Monday, February 18, 2013 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. Funeral services celebrating Virginia's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Louis Youngs officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn...
Larry Lynn Jones
Feb 15, 2013
Larry Lynn Jones, age 73 Of rural Wheeler, IL passed away peacefully at 1:58 PM – Friday, February 15, 2013 at his home and went home to be with his Lord. Larry had battled a blood disorder for the past fifteen years, and was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia six weeks ago. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00...
Lawrence Russel Schmidt
Feb 13, 2013
Lawrence Russell Schmidt, age 67 Of Dieterich, IL passed away at 1:43 PM – Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM – Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Blake-Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL with Curtis Graves officiating. Burial will be in the Sumner Cemetery in Sumner, IL....
Genevieve R Shryock
Feb 13, 2013
Genevieve R. (Dhom) Shryock, age 89 Of Newton, IL passed away at 11:10 AM –Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Genevieve's life will be held at 12:00 Noon – Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Mike Shryock officiating. Burial will be in the Mt....
Robert F Meers
Feb 12, 2013
Robert F. Meers of 6943 N. St. Marie Road, Olney, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at Richland Memorial Hospital. Bob was born June 11, 1929 to Raymond C. and Martha Ellen (Robins) Meers in Richland County, Illinois. He was married on August 3, 1952 to Helen Elizabeth Millsap of Newton, Illinois at the St. Paul...
Daniel Lee Diel
Feb 9, 2013
Daniel Lee Diel, age 62 Of Mattoon, IL and formerly of Newton, IL passed away at 12:30 PM –Saturday, February 9, 2013 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Daniel's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Nate Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the Island Creek...
Essie (York) Green
Feb 8, 2013
Essie Faye Green, 93, of Olney, IL., went to be with her Lord at 1:38 AM, Friday, February 8th, 2013, at Burgin Manor in Olney. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 16th, at the First United Methodist Church in Olney. Funeral services will also be held at the First United Methodist Church at 11:00...
Carl Douglas Billberry
Feb 6, 2013
Carl Douglas Billberry, age 48 Of Olney, IL passed away at 4:30 PM –Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Funeral services celebrating Carl's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Calvary Baptist Church 430 East Mack Avenue Olney, IL with Pastor Chris Jennette officiating. Burial will be in...
Martha E Kocher
Feb 1, 2013
Martha E. Kocher, age 92 Of Newton, IL passed away at 7:40 PM –Friday, February 1, 2013 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Thursday, February 7, 2013 at St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL with Father Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be...
Max Leonard Oakley
Jan 31, 2013
Max Leonard Oakley, age 68 Of Toledo, IL passed away at 2:45 AM – Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Mattoon Health Care Center in Mattoon, IL with his wife at his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 PM – Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Greenup, IL with Fr. Michael...
Keith D Oliver
Jan 27, 2013
Keith D. Oliver, age 49 Of Newton, IL passed away at 10:50 PM –Sunday, January 27, 2013 in Newton, IL. Funeral services celebrating Keith's life will be held at 3:00 PM – Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rick Britton officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park in Newton, IL. Visitation...
Catherine Elizabeth Kocher
Jan 27, 2013
Catherine Elizabeth (Kraus) Kocher, age 82 Of rural Newton, IL passed away at 3:36 AM –Sunday, January 27, 2013 at her daughter's home in Springfield, IL. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Saturday, February 2, 2013 at St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL. Burial will be in the St. Mary's...
John F Mcpherson
Jan 27, 2013
John F. McPherson, age 68 of Olney, IL., passed away at 12:42 P.M., on Sunday, January 27th, 2013 at his residence in Olney. Visitation service will be held on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 from 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will follow immediately at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Bob Totten officiating. Cremation rites...
Kenneth E Thomas
Jan 17, 2013
Kenneth E. "Kenny� Thomas, age 75 of Claremont, IL., passed away at 7:35 am, on Thursday, January 17th, 2013 at Burgin Manor in Olney. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at 1 P.M. at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney. Reverend Rick Hanna will be the officiating minister. Kenny was born on May 31st, 1937...
Linda Faye Shelly
Jan 16, 2013
Linda Faye Shelly, age 57 passed away at 12:10 AM – Wednesday January 16, 2013 at her residence in Newton, IL. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL.
Cathern J. Lewis
Jan 15, 2013
Cathern J. Lewis, 88, of Greenup, IL passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care, Greenup, IL. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bishop Funeral Home, Greenup, with Virgil Cisney officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Saturday at the...
Eleanor Maudline Cutright
Jan 13, 2013
Eleanor Maudline Cutright, age 92 of Greenup, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 in Springfield, MO. Funeral services celebrating Eleanor's life will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. Burial will be in the Harmony Cemetery, Greenup, IL. Visitation will be held 1:00-2:00 PM – Saturday, January...
Edith Mildred Printz
Jan 12, 2013
Edith Mildred Printz, age 96 a resident at Wyndmoor Retirement Community, Terre Haute, IN passed away at 10:10 p.m. EST – Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. Visitation will be at Bishop Funeral Home, Greenup, IL on Wednesday, January 16th from 9-11 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. CST. Burial will be at...
Earl Eugene Yockey
Jan 10, 2013
Earl Eugene Yockey, age 82 Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 12:15 PM –Thursday, January 10, 2013 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Earl's life will be held at 2:00 PM – Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Jack Kilburn officiating. Burial will be in the Mound Cemetery east of Willow...
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