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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of retired K9 Officer Dano, a loyal and dedicated member of the Newton Police Department in Newton, Illinois from 2013-2021. Dano passed away on April 9, 2026, after a short battle with kidney disease. In honor of Dano, a walk-through
October 26, 1952 – April 10, 2026 Mark A. Schuch, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 AM – Friday, April 10, 2026, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 PM – Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic
December 26, 1944 – April 6, 2026 Jimmie Allen “Jim” Tuttle, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 PM – Tuesday, April 6, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM
January 27, 1922 – March 31, 2026 Adeline Catherine (Westendorf) Miller, age 104, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:55 PM – Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Saint Thomas
Mary Ann Bierman, 87, of Wheeler, IL, died April 2, 2026 in HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove, IL. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on
June 9, 1943 – April 1, 2026 Donald Dean Hayden, age 82, of Chillicothe, Illinois, and formerly of Greenup, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:28 AM – Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, with his daughter Ashley by his side. Funeral services will
It is with a profound sense of loss and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of George A. Reed, of Columbus, who left this world on March 25, 2026, at the age of 86. George transitioned gracefully from this life in the comforting surroundings of
August 1, 1935 – March 20, 2026 Ruth Theresa (Koebele) Jansen, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:39 PM – Friday, March 20, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Saint JosephCatholic Church
Randy D. Shelly age 58, of Newton passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Randy’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Pastor Tom Matson officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until
Paul William Schafer, age 89May 11, 1936 – March 15, 2026 Paul William Schafer, age 89, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM – Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM (Noon) –