Category: Obituaries

Mary Evelyn Dhom, age 94 July 29, 1931 – October 6, 2025 Mary Evelyn Dhom, age 94, of Newton, Illinois, left this earth peacefully at 9:45 AM – Monday, October 6, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Newton.   Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday October 13, 2025,

Alan Curtis Russell age 63, of Wheeler passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Memorial services celebrating Alan’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 10th, 2025, at the Wheeler Christian Church, 2900 E. Maple Street, Wheeler, Illinois 62479. Per his

Luanne E. Williams October 31, 1930 – September 3, 2025 Luanne Elizabeth Williams passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2025, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital LTC wing in Olney, IL, in the company of her family. She was born on October 31, 1930, in Waverly, Iowa, the only child of

Loren William Croft, age 68 June 26, 1957 – September 27, 2025 Loren William Croft “Uncle Fuzz”, age 68, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 7:25 AM – Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois.  A memorial service will be held at a later

Kevin Ray Beavers, age 68 August 22, 1957 – September 30, 2025 Kevin Ray Beavers, age 68, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:36 AM – Tuesday, September 30, 2025 .  A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at

With heavy hearts we share the news that Elsie “Florence” (Reisner) Weaver 96 years young left us for her eternal home on August 8th, 2025 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville,  IN surrounded by her loving family.  Florence was a godly, beloved mother,  grandmother, auntie and friend to many.  She was born October 7th,

Timothy Ray Newlin, age 62July 1, 1962 – May 18, 2025 Timothy Ray Newlin, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:11 AM – Sunday, May 18, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.  A service celebrating Tim’s life will be held at 7:00 PM – Wednesday,

In Loving Memory of Richard Eugene “Dick” Cummins1937–2025 Richard Eugene “Dick” Cummins passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Born in Newton, Illinois, in 1937, Dick lived a life marked by love, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to the land and sky. He is survived

Christine Theresa LitzelmanJanuary 10, 1943 – July 27th, 2025 Christine Theresa Litzelman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 82 years old. Born on January 10, 1943, to Edward and Emma Zumbahlen, Christine was raised with

Barbara Jean Paddock, age 76 October 5, 1948 – August 26, 2025 Barbara J. Paddock, age 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:29 AM- Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  Services for Barbara will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, August 29, 2025,