Category: Obituaries

Carolyn Louise McIntosh, age 78 June 17, 1945 – February 5, 2024 Carolyn Louise McIntosh, age 78, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Swansea, Illinois, passed away at 2:30 AM – Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home. Funeral services celebrating Carolyn’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday,

Vonley Lynn Elmore, age 88 August 31, 1935 – February 3, 2024 Vonley Lynn Elmore, age 88, of rural Latona, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 PM – Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Vonley’s life will be held at 10:00

Henrietta White Lingafelter age 102, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away peacefully Friday, February 2, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Henrietta’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois.  Visitation will be from 9:00

Douglas Joseph “Clyde” Frichtl, age 62 March 18, 1961 – February 1, 2024 Douglas Joseph “Clyde” Frichtl, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:37 PM – Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM

Janet Marie Brooks, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 AM – Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Janet’s life will be held at 12:00 PM – Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Central Christian Church in Newton,

Roberta O’Brien Barkley age 90, of Newton, Illinois passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. At her request, no formal funeral services are being planned. Roberta was born on June 12, 1933, in Jasper County, Illinois the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Hamilton)

Frederick Ernest “Ricky” Messina, age 47 September 13, 1976 – January 28, 2024 Frederick Ernest “Rick” Messina, age 47, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:40 PM – Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his home. A service of remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, February 2, 2024,

Linda Kay Starwalt, 73, of Diona, IL passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, at 6:40 pm surrounded by family.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday January 23, 2024, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to service time on

Amanda Jo “Mandi” (Steinman) Kuehneman, age 44, of Albion, Illinois and formerly of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at her home. Celebration of Life service will be held at 5:30 PM – Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois.  Visitation will

Ruth Annetta Eastep, age 84May 11, 1939 – January 18, 2024 Ruth Annetta Eastep, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:26 PM – Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM – Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Meyer