Category: Obituaries

Margaret L. Wilson age 83, of Newton passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services celebrating Margaret’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Billy Wilson officiating.  Visitation will be held from

Myrna Kay Quick, age 77April 7, 1947 – March 27, 2025 Myrna Kay Quick, age 77, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 3:57 AM – Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Myrna’s life will be held at 3:00 PM – Monday,

Gregory Duane Webb age 62, of Newton passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois. Per Greg’s request, cremation rites will be accorded.  The family is planning a Celebration of Life at a later date. Greg was born on July 5, 1962, in Effingham, Illinois, the

Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Ochs, age 93 December 5, 1931 – March 13, 2025 Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Ochs, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:21 PM – Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Carl Richland Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Olney, Illinois, surrounded by her family.   Mass of Christian

Harry Eugene “Buck” Petticrew, age 89May 13, 1935 – March 14, 2025 Harry Eugene “Buck” Petticrew, age 89, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:17 AM – Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home he dearly loved, surrounded by his family and pets he cherished. A visitation for family and

Barbara Ann Kiefer Jayne, age 87June 13, 1937 – March 6, 2025 Barbara Ann Kiefer Jayne, age 87, of Dade City, Florida, formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:52 AM – Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Royal Oak Nursing Center in Dade City, Florida. A graveside service will be

Clark Eugene Wiebking, age 79February 27, 1946 – March 9, 2025 Clark Eugene Wiebking, age 79, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 PM – Sunday, March 9, 2025, at his son’s home surrounded by his family.  Graveside services celebrating Clark’s life will be held at 3:30 PM – Thursday,

Myrtle Virginia “Myrt” McReynolds, age 88June 30, 1936 – March 6, 2025 Myrtle Virginia “Myrt” McReynolds, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:22 AM – Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM

Macy Leanne Kintner, age 25August 8, 1999 – February 28, 2025 Macy Leanne Kintner, age 25, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 1:28 PM – Friday, February 28, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. A service celebrating Macy’s life will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, March 8,

Todd Wade Wilson, age 57September 13, 1967 – February 26, 2025 Todd Wade Wilson, age 57, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away at 9:10 PM – Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Todd’s life will be held at 6:00 PM – Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Lucas O’Dell officiating.  A visitation for family and