May 17, 2008 – June 4, 2026
Dalton Allen Marshall, age 18, of Latona, Illinois, passed away at 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at HSHS Saint John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Dalton’s life will be held at 2:00 PM – Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Scott Avenue Christian Church Multi-Purpose Building in Newton, Illinois with Kevin Colclasure and Rick Britton officiating. The burial will be at the Bailey Cemetery west of Latona, Illinois. A meal will be held after the graveside service and the family would love for all to come back and share. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 PM – Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Scott Avenue Christian Church Multi-Purpose Building. The family requests that once you have paid your respect and went through the receiving line, you are encouraged to stay and visit with the family and friends to share with each other favorite memories of Dalton. The family also will have tables set up for you to bring in a picture of Dalton to share. In loving memory of Dalton, memorials may be made to the Bryson Thomas Marshall Education Fund. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Dalton Allen was born on May 17, 2008, the son of Dustin Allen and Bethany Rae (Bunton) Marshall. He graduated this past month from Newton Community High School with the Class of 2026. Dalton was known by his classmates and friends as “DMar.”
Dalton accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and was baptized on April 12, 2017. He was a faithful member of Scott Avenue Chrisian Church in Newton, Illinois.
Dalton loved God and his family. The ways he showed that are still evident today.
He was a hard worker and dreamed of owning his own business someday. He had worked two summers at the Newton Aquatic Center. He also worked with Jordan Michels mowing and taking care of yards. He recently started working for Precision Concrete and Construction. He was a good friend, role model, and had a smile that will never be forgotten. Everyone who got the chance to know him, loved him. Often you could see him cruising in his bright blue truck and making sure everyone heard him. Dalton loved being with his friends whether they were fishing, playing basketball, cruising, or just hanging out.
Dalton is survived by his loving family
Parents – Dustin and Bethany Marshall
Brother – Bryson Thomas Marshall
Maternal Grandparents – Max and Donna Bunton of Newton, Illinois
Paternal Grandparents – Mark and Dana Marshall of Latona, Illinois
Maternal Great Grandmother – Maude Bunton of Newton, Illinois
Aunt Stacy and Uncle Matt Burgener and cousins Lain, Logan, and Layla of Newton, Illinois
Uncle Ethan and Aunt Brooke Marshall and cousins Kenton, Garrett and Wes of Dieterich, Illinois
Aunt Brenna and Uncle Corey Rauch and cousins Varick, Kimber, Jameson and Josiah of Newton, Illinois
Several great uncles, great aunts, cousins, and special friends also survive
Dalton was preceded in death by his Maternal Great Grandparents Bob Bunton, Delbert and Matilda Hemrich, Paternal Great Grandparents Larry and Betty Goeckner, Roy and Patsy Marshall, Great Uncles Ronald Bunton, Doug Goeckner, Paul Zuber, and Mike Smith.
