Category: Obituaries

James Robert “Jim” Kerner age 80, of Newton passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Memorial services celebrating the life of Jim will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 31, 2023 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Pastor Jeff Michael officiating. 

Mrs. Hazel Irene Martin May 24th, 1944 – July 22nd, 2023 Mrs. Hazel Irene Martin, 79, of Newton, Illinois passed away at 2:20 AM – Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, at Arbor Rose of Robinson, Illinois. The family will receive visitors 5:00 to 7:00 PM – Friday, July 28th, 2023, at Meyer

Larry Vincent Cummins, age 85, of Casey, formerly of Rose Hill, IL, Dothan, AL, and  Mansfield, GA,  passed away Wednesday July 19, 2023, at Heartland Nursing and Rehab in Casey, IL.  Masonic services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday August 12, 2023, at the Rose Hill Community Church. Celebration

James Robert “Jim” Kerner age 80, of Newton passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Memorial services celebrating the life of Jim will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 31, 2023 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Pastor Jeff Michael officiating. 

Denise Ann Pless, age 57 January 13, 1966 – July 21, 2023 Denise Ann Pless, age 57, of rural Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 4:06 PM – Friday, July 21, 2023, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.    Funeral services celebrating Denise’s life will be held at 10:00

Karen Sue Taylor age 61, of Oblong, Illinois passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her home.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 23rd. Burial will be

Jackie Wayne “Jack” Steinman, age 73 December 8, 1949 – July 18, 2023 Jackie Wayne “Jack” Steinman, age 73, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 PM – Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Jack’s life will be held at 4:00 PM – Sunday, July

John Adolph Frohning, age 79 June 24, 1944 – July 18, 2023 John Adolph Frohning, age 79, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 AM – Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at St

G. Steven Carlen, age 81 April 10, 1942 – July 18, 2023 G. Steven Carlen, age 81, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 AM – Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Steve’s life will be held at 10:00

Helen Meers September 21, 1923 – July 14, 2023 Helen Elizabeth Meers, age 90, of Olney, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 7:15 AM on Friday, July 14, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Trinity