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July 24, 1942 – September 5, 2026 Gilbert Albert Garbe, age 84, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Saint John Lutheran Church, 22775 East 700th Avenue, Dieterich, Illinois,
David J. Miller age 70, of Effingham passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Central Christian Church with Pastor Carroll Ross officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00
Paul D. Johnson age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family. Funeral services honoring Paul’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00
William “Bill” Jones age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Bill’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5th, 2026, at New Beginnings Church, Newton, Illinois with Pastor Tom Matson officiating. Visitation will
Pamela Kaye “Pam” Araiza age 68, of Effingham, Illinois passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services are being planned. Pam was born on July 5, 1958, in Charleston, Illinois. She was the daughter of John
Karen Marie Rueter age 61, of Effingham passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Cremation rites be accorded to Ms. Rueter. No formal services are planned at this time. Karen was born on September 29, 1964, in Effingham, Illinois the daughter of Robert
January 29, 1955 – August 21, 2026 Carolyn Sue Swinson, age 71, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on August 21, 2026, at her home. Carolyn was born on January 29, 1955, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Rex and Martha (Alvord) Swinson. Services are pending at this time.Arrangements are under
February 24, 1932 – August 13, 2026 William Francis “Bill” Dhom, age 94, of Newton, Illinois and a former resident of Teutopolis, Illinois, passed away at 12:26 PM on Thursday, August 14, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
March 26, 1952 – August 2, 2026 Randy Spray, age 74, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away on August 2, 2026,at Casey Rehab and Nursing Center in Casey, Illinois.Randy was born on March 26, 1952, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of John D. and Eleanor J (Johnson) Spray. He married Charlotte Bloomingburgh
Nancy Marie Blankenship, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee, surrounded by her two sisters. She attended Oak Hill Baptist Church in Pontotoc. Nancy was a speech/language pathologist. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, being a huge Cardinals baseball fan, and spending time with