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Pat Reis – Sainte Marie Foundation Celebration of Life Pat Reis grew up on a farm just outside of Sainte Marie. She left for collegeand raised her family in the Chicago area. Sainte Marie remained in her heart,and she came back every year to visit her mother and introduce her
Evelyn Catherine McCreery, age 86 November 16, 1937 – April 9, 2024 Evelyn Catherine McCreery, age 86, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:14 PM – Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Helia Health Care in Newton, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Monday,
Donald Heneberry February 7, 1931 – April 9, 2024 Donald E. Heneberry, 93, of Media, Pa., formerly of Kennett Square, Pa., and New Carrollton and Ellicott City, Md., passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born Feb. 7, 1931, in Decatur, Ill., Don was a son of the late Will
Joseph John “Joe” Carey age 61 of Newton passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the University ofIllinois Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.Funeral services celebrating Joe’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the CrainFuneral Home, Newton with Pastor Mike Knepper officiating. Visitation will be held from
Marie Ward, age 93 May 5, 1930 – April 7, 2024 Marie Ward, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 PM – Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her home. Private services will be held with interment in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. In loving memory
Richard Blaine “Dick” Grogg age 79, of Newton, Illinois passed away April 6, 2024, at Newton Care Center. Dick was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 9, 1944, and was the only child of Thelma (Ball) and Denver Grogg. In 1962, his family moved to Mt. Vernon, Indiana where he
Randall E. St. Clair age 74, of Hidalgo, Illinois passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Helia Healthcare of Olney. As per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Cards of sympathy may be mailed to the St. Clair family in care of Tammy Ericksen, 21345 E. 1890th Ave, Yale,
Thomas Keith “Tom” Hannaman age 83, of Newton passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, atHSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.Funeral services celebrating Tom’s life will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at theCrain Funeral Home, Newton with Chris Parr officiating. Visitation will be held from
Gary Allen Griffith, age 53 July 9, 1970 – March 29, 2024 Gary Allen Griffith, age 53, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:25 PM – Friday, March 29, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, April 5, 2024, at Saint Mary
Judith A “Judy” Ferguson, age 73 July 25, 1950 – March 23, 2024 Judith A. “Judy” Ferguson, age 73, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 AM – Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Private services will be held with internment in