Category: Obituaries

Vernon Ray Hildebrand age 86, of Newton, Illinois passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Indiana. Funeral services celebrating Vernon’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00

Stephen Denzel Huddlestun10/6/1943 – 5/16/2025Stephen passed away peacefully while sleeping in his recliner at home in Shreveport,LA.He started dating his sweetheart, Scarlett, in September 1961 and married her onMarch 6, 1964, and loved and spoiled her until the day he passed.Stephen was a graduate of Newton High followed by the

Clara Louise Kocher, age 81October 2, 1943 – May 17, 2025 Clara Louise Kocher, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:08 PM – Saturday, May 17, 2025, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM – Saturday,

Dorothy Sue (Dottie) Nolen formerly of Newton, Illinois passed on Friday, May 9, 2025at Robinson Rehab and Nursing, Robinson, Illinois.Mrs. Nolen was born in West Frankfort, Illinois, on August 13, 1931, to Ora Mae andRuben McElyea.She is survived by daughter, Jody (Dennis) Gieseke, son Tim (Donna) Nolen,granddaughter Kristin (Darin) Doty,

Cristine E. “Cris” Sladek, age 65 December 21, 1959 – May 7, 2025 Cristine E. “Cris” Sladek, of Long Beach, California, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 7, 2025, in Southern Illinois, at the age of 65. She was born on December 21, 1959, in

Wanda Portlock age 86, of Newton passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Stone Bridge MemoryCare in Effingham, Illinois.Funeral services celebrating Wanda’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, atthe Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Pastor Danny Ferris officiating. Visitation will be heldfrom 1:00 p.m. until

Betty Jo (Chesnut) Miller age 89, of Beecher City, passed away peacefully on May 7 th ,2025, at Heartland Senior Living surrounded by her family.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 13 th at the Headyville ChristianChurch with Pastor Carroll Ross officiating. Visitation will be held from

Patricia Ann Lewis age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at DyerNursing and Rehabilitation in Dyer, Indiana.Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the West LawnMemorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Anthony Harris officiating, with burial following theservice.Pat was born on

Marvin Lee Oakley, Sr age 83March 28, 1942 – April 21, 2025 Marvin Lee Oakley, Sr, age 83, of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 4:14 PM – Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home

Marcella Mae (Tarr) Street, age 91January 23, 1934 – April 25, 2025 Marcella Mae (Tarr) Street, age 91, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:10 PM – Friday, April 25, 2025, at Willowbrook Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois. A service celebrating Marcella’s life will be held at 11:00 AM –