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Rebecca “Becky” McClure, age 75 September 23, 1948 – February 27, 2024 Rebecca “Becky” McClure, 75, of Olney formerly of Noble, passed away at her home surrounded by her family, on February 28, 2024. Becky was born on September 23, 1948, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Dick and Ruth
John Joseph Barthelme, age 67 January 8, 1957 – March 1, 2024 John Joseph Barthelme, age 67, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 PM – Friday, March 1, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Saint Mary of
Ronald A. “Tony” Wilson age 60, of Lawrenceville, IL passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at St.John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.Cremation rites will be accorded to Tony. There will be a celebration of life at Sam Parr for family andfriends at a later date.Tony was born on April 27, 1963
Melvarose Louise Ochs, age 66 March 27, 1957 – February 24, 2024 Melvarose “Melva” Louise Ochs, age 66, of Newton and formerly of Effingham, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, Indiana. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM
Virginia Elenor Ochs, age 93 November 7, 1930 – February 26, 2024 Virginia Elenor Ochs, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 12:12 AM – Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Willow Breeze Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois. Mass of Christian
Stetson Michael Zuber, infant son of Austin and Hannah Zuber, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 AM –Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Meyer Funeral Home inNewton, Illinois, with Gene Beard officiating. The
Delores Lucille (Feldkamp) Eytchison, age 91 July 30, 1932 – February 17, 2024 Delores Lucille (Feldkamp) Eytchison, age 91, formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 AM – Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Concordia Village in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, February
Rowena M. Swisher age 77, of Willow Hill passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Robinson Rehab and Nursing in Robinson, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Rowena’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Bro. Darryl Titus officiating. Visitation will
Ruth Anna Whalin, age 90, of Mattoon, IL, formerly of North Ft. Myers, Florida, passed peacefully at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon, IL. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, February 15, 2024 in Plainfield Cemetery near Rose Hill, IL. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash
Joseph Gerard Zuber, age 71 May 30, 1952 – February 10, 2024 Joseph Gerard Zuber, age 71, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:50 AM – Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his home. Funeral liturgy outside of the Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM – Saturday, February 17,