Day: November 13, 2022

2022 Veterans Day Program

The 2022 Veteran’s Day program began with  a performance by the  Newton Community High School band. The Invocation was given by Father Pawel Luczak Parochial Vicar St. Thomas Church. The Star Spangled Banner was sung by Morgan Buerster, Abbie Fitzmaurice, and Charlotte Schackmann.The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the

Bobby Gene Story, age 89

Bobby Gene Story Bobby Gene Story, age 89, passed away on November 11, 2022, at home in Newton. Bobby was born on July 25, 1933, in Effingham, the son of Robert Sheldon and Zola (Klier) Story. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in the

Merrill Dean Fritschle, age 92

Merrill Dean Fritschle, age 92, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at his home in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Dean’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2022 with Pastor Collin Smith officiating.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Tuesday in