John Robert "Griz" Parker, 72, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 11:48 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. A service celebrating John's life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illino...

Michael J. Meyer, 79, of Effingham, passed away on September 9, 2026. Born to the late Robert and Peggy Jean Meyer on June 13, 1947, Mike grew up in the Chicagoland area but made Effingham his home for most of his adult life. Mike was the beloved husband of Kathy; devoted stepfather to Tanya (Dean) Tyska; proud grandfa...

Born July 13, 1952. Donna left for her next adventure on September 15, 2026. Look out heaven, here she comes. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gary Kastl, daughter Halie Kastl and son-in-law Mitchell Stille, son Michael Kastl, brother Bill (Linda) Puckett, sister Sharon (Ron) Shook, brother David (Donetta) P...

Colleen Sutton, 101, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Cornerstone Christian Church in Effingham. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery in rural Louisville. Visita...

Keith David Rentfro, 75, of Stewardson, Illinois, passed away on September 14, 2026, in Effingham, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on February 24, 1951, in Effingham, the son of Dwight and Ruby (Worley) Rentfro. Keith spent his life rooted in the Stewardson area, where he built a life centered on h...

Beloved father, brother and grandfather Donald Eugene York, age 76, of West Salem, Illinois, left to be with the Lord at 11:57 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. Donald was born...

Marcella Bierman, 92, of rural Dieterich passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Helia Health Care Center in Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Island Grove, with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Dieterich. Visitation...

Vicky Mae Armstrong, 74, of West Salem, Illinois, passed away at 9:02 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. In loving memory of Vicky, memorials donations to he...

Michael J. Meyer, 79, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the Lutheran Home Rehabilitation Center in Arlington, Heights, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. ...

Beverly Jean Napier, 72, of Newton passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Cremation rites will be accorded to Ms. Napier. No services are planned at this time. Beverly was born on August 31, 1954, in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Lee and Beverly Jean (...

Larry Bernard Mette, 78, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1948, one of ten children born to Bernard H. & Clara Mette. He was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. He graduated from Robinson High School in 1967 and was drafted into the United States ...

Bradley W. Osborn, 70, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and genuine kindness that touched everyone who knew him. Born on July 6, 1956 in Vandalia, Illinois, Brad lived a life defined by his devotion to family and his willingness to lend a hand...

Donald Curtis Ramsey, 89, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Haven of St. Elmo in St. Elmo, Illinois. Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood, Illinois. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Brenda Byers will be officiat...

Victor Ray Barbee, 78, of Louisville, Illinois passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Axiom Healthcare in Flora, Illinois. He was born on April 20, 1948, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of James and Margaret (Lewis) Barbee. He married Erma Pearl Berthold on June 1, 1968, at the Louisvi...

Pearl M. Christianson, 93, of Elliottstown, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Marion, IL. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Arborcrest Memorial Park in (Funkhouser) rural Effingham. Services are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorials may b...