obituaries

Feb 25, 2026

Frank Meyer, age 67

June 12, 1958 - February 25, 2026

Frank Meyer, age 67, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 8:12 AM - Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home.

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

Feb 22, 2026

Rose Dalene (Cornwell) Lester, age 72

September 3, 1953 - February 22, 2026

Rose Dalene (Cornwell) Lester, age 72, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 PM - Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, Illinois.

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

Feb 20, 2026

Clara Rose (Hinterscher) Wilson, age 80

December 9, 1945 - February 20, 2026

Clara Rose (Hinterscher) Wilson, age 80, of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 4:41 AM - Friday, February 20, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church in...

Feb 18, 2026

Marilyn June Steffee known as June, age 87 of Olney, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Olney.

June was born on June 25, 1938, in Clay City Illinois, the daughter of Ross and Hilda Travis. She married Dale Evans in 1955. They had five children together. She later married Larry Steffee.

Services will be held on Saturday, February...

Feb 18, 2026

Daniel Edward Eagleson, age 71 

March 15, 1954 - February 18, 2026

Daniel Edward Eagleson, known to all of us as Dan, at the age of 71, passed away on February 18, 2025. While we feel the weight of his absence, we find comfort in knowing that Dan has gone home to Jesus to be with those who went before him. He...

Feb 16, 2026

Barbara Ann Hanson, age 91

May 10, 1934 - February 16, 2026

Barbara Ann Hanson, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 PM – Monday, February 16, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois, with Reverend Amy Jeffries officiating. In...

Feb 11, 2026

Philip Layne Griffith, age 58

March 26, 1967 - February 11, 2026

Philip Layne Griffith, age 58, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 9:43 PM – Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

A service celebrating Philip’s life will held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Plainfield Church east of Rose Hill, Illinois, with Tom Matson officiating.  A private burial will be...

Feb 4, 2026

Stacey L. Mays, age 48 of Olney, passed away on February 4, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Stacey was born on May 28, 1977, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Farrell and Kathy (Martin) Hunt.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM atthe Antioch Christian Church in rural Olney, Illinois.

Arrangements...

Jan 28, 2026

Charles Smith Jr., age 60 of Olney, passed away on January 28, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.  Charles was born on June12, 1965, in Fort Dix, New Jersey, the son Charles and Vivian (Drews) Smith. No services will be held per his wishes. Arrangements are under the care of Meyer Funeral Home in Olney. The obituary...

Jan 25, 2026

Matilda Catherine Hemrich, age 91

April 28, 1934 – January 25, 2026

Matilda Catherine Hemrich, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:11 PM - Sunday, January 25, 2026, at HSHS St Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of Christian...