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.

Oscar J Rubsam

Oscar J Rubsam

May 14, 2012

Oscar J. Rubsam, age 87 Of Newton, IL passed away at 2:30 PM – Monday, May 14, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, May 18, 2012 at the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be...

Jerry Max Mckinney

Jerry Max Mckinney

May 1, 2012

Jerry Max McKinney, age 80 Of rural Dieterich, IL and former resident of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:30 PM – Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Jerry's life will be held at 12:00 Noon – Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Headyville Christian Church in Dieterich, IL with Bro. Carroll Ross officiating. Burial will be...

Lawrence Dale Ferguson

Lawrence Dale Ferguson

Apr 23, 2012

Lawrence Dale Ferguson, age 65 Of Carbondale and formerly of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 5:15 AM – Monday, April 23, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Burial will be in the Mound Cemetery in rural Willow Hill, IL with...

Albert Hiram Clark, Jr

Albert Hiram Clark, Jr

Apr 22, 2012

Albert Hiram Clark, Jr. age 59 Of rural Jewett, IL passed away at 8:22 PM – Sunday, April 22, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Rev. Tim Pearce officiating. Burial will be in Island Creek...

Allen Ochs

Allen Ochs

Apr 18, 2012

Allen Peter "PeeWee" Ochs, age 58 Of rural Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 5:40 AM – Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Saturday, April 21, 2012 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste Marie, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be...

Wanda Ann Snyder

Wanda Ann Snyder

Apr 10, 2012

Wanda Ann Snyder, age 45 Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 8:43 PM – Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM – Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Richard Houser officiating. Memorials may be made to the family. The obituary can be viewed...

Madonna Marie Teets

Madonna Marie Teets

Apr 7, 2012

Madonna Marie Teets, age 69 Of Montrose, IL passed away at 1:40 PM – Saturday, April 7, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Madonna's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sigel, IL with Pastor Gary Fortkamp officiating. Burial will be in the...

Raymond L Hinterscher, Sr.

Raymond L Hinterscher, Sr.

Apr 2, 2012

Raymond "Ray" L. Hinterscher Sr., age 75 Of Dieterich, IL passed away at 5:05 PM Monday, April 2, 2012 at Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, IL. Services celebrating Ray's life will be held on 10:00 AM Friday, April 6, 2012 at the Ingraham Christian Church in Ingraham, IL. Private burial will be in the Hinterscher Family Cemetery in...

Minnie Belle Finn

Minnie Belle Finn

Mar 30, 2012

Minnie Belle Finn, age 82 Of Hidalgo, IL passed away at 2:45 PM – Friday, March 30, 2012 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Roger James officiating. Burial will be in the Aten Cemetery in...

Jerome "Corndog Jerry" Massey

Jerome "Corndog Jerry" Massey

Mar 28, 2012

Jerome Daniel "Corndog Jerry" Massey, age 73 Of Newton, IL passed away at 1:15 PM – Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating. Burial will be in the...

Marilyn J Hills

Marilyn J Hills

Mar 27, 2012

Marilyn Jean Hills, age 75 Of Charleston, IL passed away at 7:36 AM – Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services celebrating Marilyn's life will be held at 3:00 PM- Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. Burial will be in the Greenup Cemetery in Greenup, IL....

Ronny Leon Cleeton

Ronny Leon Cleeton

Mar 27, 2012

Ronny Leon Cleeton, age 68

Of Montrose, IL passed away at 8:21 AM – Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Palm Terrace in Mattoon, IL. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Montrose Cemetery in Montrose, IL. Arrangements in the care of Blake-Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL. The obituary...

Jane Anne Starwalt

Jane Anne Starwalt

Mar 26, 2012

Jane Anne Starwalt, age 65 Of Toledo, IL passed away at 6:00 PM – Monday, March 26, 2012 at her home. Graveside services celebrating Jane's life will be held at 11:00 AM - Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Greenup Cemetery in Greenup, IL with Patrick Powers officiating. There will be a catered meal to follow at the Greenup American...

Robert F Kerner

Robert F Kerner

Mar 26, 2012

Robert F. "Bob" Kerner, age 90 Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 4:15 PM – Monday, March 26, 2012 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Robert's life will be held at 3:00 PM- Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Ron Mulvey officiating. Burial will be in the New St. Peter Cemetery in...

Connie L Baker

Connie L Baker

Mar 25, 2012

Mrs. Connie L. (Finn) Baker, age 73 Of Newton, IL passed away at 7:30 PM – Sunday, March 25, 2012 at her home. Funeral services celebrating Connie's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Free Methodist Church in Newton, IL with Rev. Ron Linder officiating. Burial will be in the Aten Cemetery in...

Edward E Hahn

Edward E Hahn

Mar 11, 2012

Edward E. Hahn, age 103 Of Newton and formerly of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 11:20 PM – Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass....

Peggy Sue Williams

Peggy Sue Williams

Mar 9, 2012

Peggy Suzanne Williams, age 55 Of Effingham, IL passed away at 9:22 PM Friday, March 9, 2012 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Celebration of Life will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Christ's Church 2511 South Veterans Drive Effingham, IL. Memorial may be made to the Cole Alwardt Education Fund or to Breast Cancer...

Donna M Lemar

Donna M Lemar

Mar 6, 2012

Donna M. Lemar, age 76 Of Jewett, IL passed away at 4:45 AM – Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, IL.

Funeral services celebrating Donna's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Pastor Leon Hanley officiating. Burial will...

Bernice M Bonde

Bernice M Bonde

Feb 26, 2012

Bernice M. Bonde, 90 of Newton, IL and formerly of Chicago, IL passed away February 26, 2012 at the Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM – Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Riverside Cemetery in Newton, IL. In loving memory of Bernice, memorials may be made to the Newton Ministerial Association. Arrangements by Blake-Buchanan Funeral...

Mary Ann Girhard

Mary Ann Girhard

Feb 25, 2012

Mary Ann Girhard, 78 of Newton, IL, passed away at 1:30 PM – Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Odd Fellows-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the Riverside Cemetery in Newton, IL. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. The obituary...

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