Day: January 9, 2023

Larry Lee Woods, age 80

Larry Lee Woods, age 80 July 12, 1942 – January 8, 2023 Larry Lee Woods, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:39 PM – Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois.     Funeral services celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Mike Knepper officiating.  Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery in rural West

Lady Eagles Defeat Lawrenceville

Newton Lady Eagles traveled to Lawrenceville Lady Indians and defeated the Indians with a final score of 61-24. The Lady Eagles maintained a strong lead over the Indians throughout the game. Lawrenceville.  9.  5.  7  3. = 24 Newton.            19 10 24 8 = 61

Homer F. (Jack) Kasserman III

Homer F. (Jack) Kasserman III passed away peacefully at his home on December 29, 2022 at the age of 71. He is survived by his brother James Ross Kasserman, nieces Kelly Kasserman Dunnavant(husband David) and Morgan Kasserman Fruit (husband Steven), grand nephews Shane Walker Dunnavant and Bennett James Fruit, grand nieceSadie Ross Dunnavant, sister-in-laws Candy Howard (husband Bill) and Linda Tatham (husband Buddy).

Viola Evelyn Frey age 86 of Newton

Viola Evelyn Frey age 86 of Newton passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Helia Healthcare of Newton, Illinois. Memorial services celebrating the life of Viola will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Newton with Rev. Steve Willis officiating.  Visitation will

Leroy Paul Frohning, age 85 of Newton

Leroy Paul Frohning, age 85 August 24, 1937 – January 4, 2023 Leroy Paul Frohning, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:23 PM – Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at HSHS St Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.     Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr. Dean