Category: Obituaries

Leonard Kessler, 82, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.  Leonard was born May 29, 1941 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Edwin and Helen (Kuenstler) Kessler. He married Norma Bahl on July 11, 1967 at St. Joseph Church in Stringtown, and she survives.  Leonard “Ace” grew up in

Betty J. Lynch, age 88 September 8, 1935 – November 6, 2023 Betty J. Lynch, age 88, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 11:20 PM, Monday, November 6, 2023, at Helia Health Care in Olney, Illinois. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 19, 2023, at

Aria Dee Grochowsky, age 5 months May 22, 2023 – November 6, 2023 Aria Dee Grochowsky, age 5 months, of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 11:31 PM – Monday, November 6, 2023, at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Funeral services celebrating Aria’s life will be held at NOON

Leda Mae Short, age 87August 6, 1936 – November 5, 2023 Leda Mae Short, age 87, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 7:45 PM – Sunday, November 5, 2023, near Willow Hill, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Potter’s House

Rosemary Elmore age 89, of Newton passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at EffinghamRehabilitation and Health Care Center, Effingham, Illinois.Private funeral services will be held. Family and friends may join the family for gravesideservices at 3:15 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Trexler Cemetery, rural Newton.Crain Funeral Home, Newton

Aria Dee Grochowsky, age 5 months May 22, 2023 – November 6, 2023 Aria Dee Grochowsky, age 5 months, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:31 PM – Monday, November 6, 2023, at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Funeral services celebrating Aria’s life will be held at 12:00 PM

Bonnie (Karen) Rae Tate Miller passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at her home in Georgetown, TX.   She was born June 22, 1949 in Olney, IL to Helen Andrews Tate. She attended Newton Community High School, graduating with the class of 1967. After graduation she attended Richland

Vera Mae Hetzer, age 103 May 8, 1920 – November 7, 2023 Vera Mae Hetzer, age 103, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 AM – Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Lutheran Care in Altamont, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Vera’s life will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday, November

Lloyd Dale Shamhart, age 87 January 18, 1936 – October 30, 2023 Lloyd Dale Shamhart, age 87, formerly of Troy, Illinois, and Urbana, Illinois, passed away at 6:19 PM – Monday, October 30, 2023, at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Illinois. A time of visitation for family and