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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 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 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
John Paul Spence, Jr. age 68 of Newton passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Cremation rites were accorded with a memorial at a later date. John was born on August 3, 1954, in Effingham, Illinois the son of John Paul Spence, Sr. and
Each week we will recognize seniors from the 2023 Class at Newton Community High School. To see all seniors who have been recognized click here Michael Alejandro Alier-Ayala son of Christina Carse and Chris Carse Peyton Lane Apke son of Ronald Apke and Amy Adams Dalton Alexander Baltzell son of
Clay City Fire Protection District (Ingraham Station) is having a fish fry on Saturday, January 28th from 4 – 7 pm @Ingraham Community Building. The meal is by Donation only. Public is welcome to attend.
The Family Life Center will be hosting the 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life! Please help us make this race a huge success and allow us to continue to provide education, parenting classes, ultrasounds, and help to young families in the areas we serve: Newton, Effingham, and Shelbyville. Race is
The St. Thomas Annual Wine and Beer Tasting event will be held on January 21st at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Newton beginning at 5:30 pm. The cost to attend is $10 and the event is sponsored by the Donnewald Distributing Company, the St. Thomas Angels, and the Newton
BIRKEY’S FARM STORE NAMES BRADY FOSTER AS THE NEXT COMPANY PRESIDENT CHAMPAIGN, IL – Birkey’s Farm Store, Inc., a 100% employee-owned business with locations in Illinois and Indiana is proud to announce that Brady Foster assumed the role of President on January 1st, 2023. Over the past 15 years with
St. Thomas School will not have Bingo this Friday night, Jan. 6th. We would love to see as many as possible attend the Jasper County CEO event , Mentalist, Munchies, and Memories. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Jasper Clothiers, First National Bank of Olney, Rauch’s Jewelry, Peoples