Category: Obituaries

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

CARBONDALE – Philip L. Jackson, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home. Philip was born on August 14, 1949 to Lewis and Jewell (Wilson) Jackson in Hidalgo, Illinois. He married Carol Connor on December 27, 1969. Philip is survived by his wife, Carol Jackson of Carbondale;

Patricia Gail Haycraft, age 72 February 19, 1952 – March 12, 2024 Patricia Gail Haycraft, age 72, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:01 PM – Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 6:00 PM – Monday, March 25, 2024,

Kenneth Patrick “Kenny” Webb, age 36 January 12, 1988 – March 12, 2024 Kenneth Patrick “Kenny” Webb, age 36, of Jasper County, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in