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February 24, 1932 – August 13, 2026 William Francis “Bill” Dhom, age 94, of Newton, Illinois and a former resident of Teutopolis, Illinois, passed away at 12:26 PM on Thursday, August 14, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
March 26, 1952 – August 2, 2026 Randy Spray, age 74, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away on August 2, 2026,at Casey Rehab and Nursing Center in Casey, Illinois.Randy was born on March 26, 1952, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of John D. and Eleanor J (Johnson) Spray. He married Charlotte Bloomingburgh
Nancy Marie Blankenship, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee, surrounded by her two sisters. She attended Oak Hill Baptist Church in Pontotoc. Nancy was a speech/language pathologist. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, being a huge Cardinals baseball fan, and spending time with
June 2, 1949 – August 2, 2026 Larry Totten, 77, of Olney, Illinois passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones followingcomplications from a major heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. A
David Earl Stapp age 84, of Newton, Illinois passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home. Memorial services to honor Dave’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Friends may gather at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m.
Larry Shane Shaffer age 55, of Casey, Illinois passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home. Cremation rites will be accorded to Shane. The family is planning a memorial service for a later date. Larry Shane, better known to all as “Shane”, was born on November 4, 1970, in
November 14, 1955 – July 27, 2026 Rodger Lee Shamhart, age 70, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:05 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the family farm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Saint Mary of the Assumption
June 26, 1951 – July 25, 2026 James Harold Meinhart, age 75, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the
Anne Lou Woods-Lancaster, age 89, of Ottawa, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, at Heritage Woods in Ottawa, Illinois. She was surrounded by her three daughters and her dear friend, Shirley Martin. Born on October 26, 1936, in Benson, North Carolina, Annie spent
July 21, 1951 – June 19, 2026 Jerry Dale Newlin, age 74, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, Illinois. A service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 4:00 PM – Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the