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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.

Lee Rodger Greenwood

Lee Rodger Greenwood

Jan 9, 2013

OBIT INFORMATION. LEE R. GREENWOOD Lee R. Greenwood, of Olney, passed away at 4:35 AM, on Wednesday, January 9th, 2012 at Cisne Rehab and Healthcare Facility in Cisne. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 from 8 - 10 AM, in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM immediately following the visitation...

Sophia Michl

Sophia Michl

Jan 8, 2013

Sophia Michl, age 96 Of Newton, IL and formerly of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 9:55 AM – Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, January 11, 2013 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme...

Beverly Sue Fritscher

Beverly Sue Fritscher

Jan 7, 2013

Beverly Sue Fritscher, age 72 Of Dieterich, IL passed away at 8:30 AM – Monday, January 7, 2013 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Beverly's life will be held at 10:30 AM – Thursday, January 10, 2012 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Dieterich, IL with Pastor Gary Fortkamp officiating. Burial will be...

William Milton "Bill" Lamb

William Milton "Bill" Lamb

Jan 4, 2013

William "Bill� Lamb of Noble was born on December 1st, 1942 and passed away on Friday, January 4th, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. Visitation will be Monday, January 7th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral Services will at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 8th, also at Stasi-Grove Funeral...

Jeffrey Lee Carrell

Jeffrey Lee Carrell

Jan 3, 2013

Mr. Jeffrey Lee Carrell, age 48 Of Paris, IL and formerly of Greenup, IL passed away at 11:54 AM - Thursday, January 3, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will held at 7:00 PM – Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be held 1hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials...

Howard L Heller

Howard L Heller

Jan 1, 2013

Howard L. "Larryâ€� Heller, age 70, of Olney, went home to be with his Lord  at 4:40 PM, on Tuesday, January 1st, 2013 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 5th, 2013 in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney. The funeral service will be on Saturday,...

Randall G Ledbetter

Randall G Ledbetter

Dec 28, 2012

Mr. Randall Gene Ledbetter, age 82 of Greenup, IL and formerly of Hardin County, IL went to live with the Lord at 3:00 AM - Friday, December 28, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will held at 2:00 PM – Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Bro. Brooke Davis....

Kathleen T Scanlan

Kathleen T Scanlan

Dec 24, 2012

Kathleen T. Scanlan, age 81 Of Newton, IL passed away at 12:09 PM – Monday, December 24, 2012 at St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL surrounded by her children. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church in Newton, IL with Rev. David McNabb officiating. Burial will be in...

Mary I Webb

Mary I Webb

Dec 19, 2012

Mary I. Webb, age 84 Of Newton, IL passed away at 7:20 PM –Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Aspen Creek in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Mary's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Sunday, December 23, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Tim Pearce and Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Burial will be in...

Larry L Wilkerson

Larry L Wilkerson

Dec 18, 2012

Larry Laverne Wilkerson, age 69 Of Olney, IL and formerly of Effingham, IL went to be with his heavenly father at 12:07 PM – Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Pastor Paul Goss officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery...

Lois I Strader

Lois I Strader

Dec 16, 2012

Lois I. Strader, age 87 Of Greenup, IL passed away at 5:52 PM – Sunday, December 16, 2012 at St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Dan Smith and Terry Ervin officiating. Burial will be in the Hayes...

Kathryn Mary Stepp

Kathryn Mary Stepp

Dec 12, 2012

Kathryn Mary Stepp, age 55 Of Newton, IL passed away at 9:01 AM – Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM – Monday, December 17, 2012 at Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Mark Wilkinson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until the service...

Carolyn Domineck

Carolyn Domineck

Dec 11, 2012

Carolyn Kay "Miss D" Domineck, age 70 Of Newton, IL passed away at 10:20 PM –Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Evergreen Nursing & Rehab in Effingham, IL. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Harrison Cemetery in Buckner, IL with Tom Matson officiating. Memorials may be made to the Carolyn Domineck scholarship...

Keith L Webb

Keith L Webb

Dec 8, 2012

Keith L. Webb, age 84 Of Newton, IL passed away at 12:51 AM –Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Heartland Heath Care in Normal, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Mike Knepper officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton,...

Roberta Lynn "Bert" Boldrey

Roberta Lynn "Bert" Boldrey

Dec 7, 2012

Roberta Lynn "Bert" (Wilson) Boldrey, age 58 Of Newton, IL passed away at 8:40 AM – Friday, December 7, 2012 at her home surrounded by the love of her family after a very courageous battle with cancer. Bert was born on June 9, 1954 in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. On June 10, 1972 just one day after her 18th birthday she married...

James Frederick Klier

James Frederick Klier

Dec 1, 2012

James Frederick Klier, age 61 Of Libertyville, IL passed away at 7:05 PM – Saturday, December 1, 2012 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. In loving memory of Jim, memorials may be made to the Lambs Farm P.O. Box...

George Jackson "Jack" Slover

George Jackson "Jack" Slover

Nov 27, 2012

George Jackson "Jack� Slover, age 79 of Calhoun, went home to be with his Lord at 3:24 PM, on Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 from his residence in Calhoun. Cremation rites were accorded and a memorial service to honor the life of Jack will be held on Monday, December 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral...

Rita Anne Logan (Yager)

Rita Anne Logan (Yager)

Nov 21, 2012

Rita Anne Logan (Yager), age 65 Of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 11:05 AM – Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Educator and co-founder of Mid-America Designs Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Rita Ann Logan was born December 17,...

Virginia Rosetta Wheat

Virginia Rosetta Wheat

Nov 14, 2012

Virginia Rosetta Wheat, age 89 Of Newton, IL passed away at 7:40 AM – Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, TX. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 1:30 PM – Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be in the...

Wanda Ladene Mitchell

Wanda Ladene Mitchell

Nov 14, 2012

Wanda Ladene Mitchell, age 90 of Olney, went  home to be with her Lord at 3:45 AM, on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 from Burgin Manor in Olney. Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 16th, at 2:30 PM, at the Chapel of Hope in Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont. Friends may call at 1:30 pm for a...

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