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.

Eleanor J. Scurlock

Eleanor J. Scurlock

Apr 11, 2026

Eleanor J. (Jourdan) Scurlock, age 93

April 8, 1933 – April 11, 2026

Eleanor J. (Jourdan) Scurlock, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:10 AM - Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Kenneth Lawrence Helregel

Kenneth Lawrence Helregel

Apr 10, 2026

Kenneth Lawrence Helregel, age 74

August 4, 1951 – April 10, 2026

Kenneth Lawrence Helregel, age 74, of Dundas, Illinois, passed away at 6:33 PM - Friday, April 10, 2026.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Mark A. Schuch

Mark A. Schuch

Apr 10, 2026

Mark A. Schuch, age 73

October 26, 1952 – April 10, 2026

Mark A. Schuch, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 AM - Friday, April 10, 2026, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 PM on Tuesday afternoon, April 14, 2026, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Father Tomy...

Retired K9 Officer Dano

Retired K9 Officer Dano

Apr 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of retired K9 Officer Dano, a loyal and dedicated member of the Newton Police Department in Newton, Illinois from 2013-2021. Dano passed away on April 9, 2026, after a short battle with kidney disease.

In honor of Dano, a walk-through will take place from 9:00-10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at...

Brenda Tovo

Brenda Tovo

Apr 6, 2026

Brenda Tovo, age 62, of Fairfield, Illinois, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away on April 6, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Brenda was born on March 6, 1964, in Carlinville, Illinois, the daughter of Gilbert and Gladys (Scroggins) Wayman. She married Michael Tovo on December 17, 1983, in Robinson, Illinois and he preceded her in death on August...

Jimmie "Jim" Allen Tuttle

Jimmie "Jim" Allen Tuttle

Apr 6, 2026

Jimmie Allen “Jim” Tuttle, age 81

December 26, 1944 – April 6, 2026

Jimmie Allen “Jim” Tuttle, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 PM - Tuesday, April 6, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM (Noon) on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at...

Rodney Dale Auton

Rodney Dale Auton

Apr 3, 2026



Rodney Dale Auton, age 62, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away on April 3, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Rodney was born on March 7, 1964, in Batavia, Illinois. 

Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Meyer Funeral Home in Olney. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

 Rodney was an...

Donald "Dean" Dean Hayden

Donald "Dean" Dean Hayden

Apr 1, 2026

Donald Dean Hayden, age 82

June 9, 1943 – April 1, 2026

Donald Dean Hayden, age 82, of Chillicothe, Illinois, and formerly of Greenup, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:28 AM - Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, with his daughter Ashley by his side.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Monday, April...

Adeline Catherine (Westendorf) Miller

Adeline Catherine (Westendorf) Miller

Mar 31, 2026

Adeline Catherine (Westendorf) Miller, age 104

January 27, 1922 – March 31, 2026

Adeline Catherine (Westendorf) Miller, age 104, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:55 PM - Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois,...

Davey Lynn Wilkerson

Davey Lynn Wilkerson

Mar 26, 2026

Davey Lynn Wilkerson

September 26, 1944 – March 26, 2026

Davey Lynn Wilkerson, age 81, of Olney, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. 

Davey was born on September 26, 1944, in Tuscola, Illinois, the daughter of Leonard and Ruby (Rife) Bensken.  She married Larry Wilkerson on May 12,...

Joan E. Traub

Joan E. Traub

Mar 25, 2026

Joan E. Traub, age 96

January 5, 1930 – March 25, 2026

Joan E. Traub, age 96, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 10:04 AM - Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family services will be held at Saint John Lutheran Church south of Dieterich, Illinois, with Pastor Dean Herberts officiating. The burial will be...

Shelia Rose Rebhorn

Shelia Rose Rebhorn

Mar 22, 2026

Shelia Rose Rebhorn, age 70

October 25, 1955 – March 22, 2026

Shelia Rose Rebhorn, age 70, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 12:27 PM - Sunday, March 22, 2026, at HSHS St Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed...

Ruth Theresa (Koebele) Jansen

Ruth Theresa (Koebele) Jansen

Mar 20, 2026

Ruth Theresa (Koebele) Jansen, age 90

August 1, 1935 – March 20, 2026

Ruth Theresa (Koebele) Jansen, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:39 PM - Friday, March 20, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove, Illinois, with Father...

Sheila A. Herman

Sheila A. Herman

Mar 17, 2026

Sheila A. Herman, age 86 of Shady Cove Oregan, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Medford, Oregan. Sheila was born on January 22, 1940, the daughter of Byron and Ruth (Green) Hufford in Danville, Illinois. She married George Herman on November 14, 2011, in Laurens, South Carolina, he preceded her in death on February 18, 2020. Services will...

Paul William Schafer

Paul William Schafer

Mar 15, 2026

Paul William Schafer, age 89

May 11, 1936 – March 15, 2026

Paul William Schafer, age 89, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM - Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in...

Carolyn Winnett

Carolyn Winnett

Mar 13, 2026

Carolyn Winnett, age 91

December 25, 1934 – March 13, 2026

Carolyn Sue Winnett, age 91, formerly of Greenup, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026. Born on Christmas Day 1934, in Greenup, Illinois, Carolyn was a sweet, yet strong person whose hobbies were reading, entertaining family and friends, and volunteer work.

Her passion for literacy and food security led her...

Lori Ann Hundley

Lori Ann Hundley

Mar 9, 2026

Lori Ann (Bare) Hundley of Olney, Illinois was born on January 25, 1961. She was the devoted and only daughter of Don and Carolyn (Black) Bare. She was a loving sister to Kevin Bare and treasured her family deeply throughout her life.

She was also the cherished mother of Matthew (Jamie) Hundley and the late Jonathan Hundley. Being a mom was...

Reverend Gary A. Wachtel

Reverend Gary A. Wachtel

Mar 5, 2026

Reverend Gary A Wachtel, age 78 of Olney, Illinois, passed away on March 5, 2026. Gary was born on July 1, 1947, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Cecil and Marie (Stacy) Wachtel. Gary met his wife Beth (Osborne), and they were married on February 14, 1998, at St. Albans Episcopal Church in Olney, Illinois

Funeral Service for Gary will be...

Norma Louise Wells

Norma Louise Wells

Mar 3, 2026

Norma Louise Wells, age 88

June 19, 1937 – March 3, 2026

Norma Louise Wells, age 88, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 PM - Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating Norma’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois. The burial will...

Leroy Ky Brooks

Leroy Ky Brooks

Feb 28, 2026

Leroy Ky Brooks, age 85

May 22, 1940 - February 28, 2026

Leroy Ky Brooks, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 2:30 PM - Saturday, February 28, 2026, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating Leroy’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Central Christian Church in Newton, Illinois, with Gary Hall and Mike...

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