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Gerald R. Gilmore, age 79, of Newton passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded to Mr. Gilmore. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at the K. C. Hall in
Leah Ruth (Spencer) Bell, 92, of Cahokia, IL, formerly of Yale, IL went home to be with her Heavenly Father on September 20, 2024, she passed in her home, in her sleep – just as she wanted. Ruth was born on October 20th, 1931 in a log cabin
Arthur Lawrence Yost, age 96, formerly of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 02, 2024 at the ARC of Normal in Normal, Illinois. He was born on February 06, 1928 in West Liberty, Illinois, the son of James Andrew and Veronica Mary (Huss) Yost. He married Vickie Lynn Bachman
Patricia Ruth Cannon January 8, 1959 – September 29, 2024 Patricia Ruth Cannon was born on January 8, l959, in Olney, Illinois to Aden J (Jr) and Ruthie Faye (Hall) Runyon. She was called home on September 29, 2024. Patricia is survived by her sister, Karen Sue (Runyon) Pretty of
Jo Ann Goodwin 83, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 8:57 a.m., Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. A graveside service to honor Jo Ann’s life will be held at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek. The family will receive friends
Deena Lea Brown, age 74 January 3, 1950 – September 29, 2024 Deena Lea Brown, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:55 PM – Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her home. Funeral services celebrating Deena’s life will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, October 4, 2024, at the
Marie K. Deitz, age 100 September 1, 1924 – September 24, 2024 Marie K. Deitz, age 100, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Robinson, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 AM – Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home. Private family services will be held, with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park
Thomas E. Clark age 74, of St. Mary, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, athis home.Graveside services will be held at 12 noon, Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Redford Cemetery,with interment to follow. Cremation rites were accorded to Mr. Clark. Crain Funeral Home,Newton is assisting the family with
Susan K. Walker- age 76 October 16, 1947 – September 15, 2024 Susan K. Walker, age 76 of Olney, passed away September 15, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left www.meyerfh.com. Susan was born on October 16, 1947, in Olney,
Carol J. McFarland,77, of rural Wheeler, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2024. She entered this world on June 3, 1947, in Kankakee, Illinois. One of three children born to the union of William and Dorothy (Barnhart) Currie. On August 18, 1994, Carol met and