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September 7, 1952 – January 8, 2026 Barbara Jo Thompson, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:13PM-Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Haven Ridgeview in Oblong, Illinois. Private services will be held at a later date. In loving memory of Barbara, memorials may be made to the
A Smarter, Gentler Way to Support Metabolic, Brain, and Gut HealthGLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) has become one of the most talked-about molecules in modernmedicine. While most headlines focus on high-dose GLP-1 medications for rapid weight loss,there’s a quieter, more sophisticated approach gaining traction in functional and longevitymedicine:GLP-1 microdosingMicrodosing uses very small,
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October 29, 1958 – January 12, 2026 Angela A. “Angie” Butler, age 67, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:04 AM – Monday, January 12, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM- Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Meyer