Category: Obituaries

Karen Sue Rabideau, age 80 October 21, 1943 – December 13, 2023 Karen Sue Rabideau, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:17 PM – Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care

Connie Sue Tarr, age 81 September 9, 1942 – December 9, 2023 Connie Sue Tarr, age 81, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 AM – Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services celebrating Connie’s life will be held at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at

Paul Donald Moore, age 92 August 2, 1931 – December 3, 2023 Paul Donald Moore, age 92, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 08:40 AM – Sunday, December 3, 2023, at HSHS St John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Paul’s life will be held at 10:00 AM –

Carol Jean (Hartke) Vahling of Effingham, IL, passed away on Friday, December 1st at her son’s residence in Newton, IL.  Services will be held at on Friday, December 15th, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetary. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to

Russell E. Floyd November 21, 1946 – November 22, 2023 Russell E. Floyd, age 77, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left

Bobbie Darnall March 13, 1962 – November 23, 2023 Bobbie Darnall, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:10 AM – Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Helia Health Care Center of Newton, Illinois. A private service will be held at a later date. The obituary can be viewed,and condolences

Leroy William Westendorf, age 92 September 26, 1931 – November 29, 2023 Leroy William Westendorf, age 92, of Dieterich, Illinois and formerly of Pesotum, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 AM – Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Monday,

Beverly Eileen Tarr, age 91 July 20, 1932 – November 27, 2023 Beverly Eileen Tarr, age 91, formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 10:05 PM – Monday, November 27, 2023, at HSHS St John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Beverly’s life will be held at 10:30 AM

Joan Rudolphi, 89 years old, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital where she resided on the 3rd floor. Joan was born in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Gus and Leona Klingler. She married Herman Rudolphi on May 17th, 1955. Herman preceded her in

Tammy Sue Webb age 57, of Newton passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Tammy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 25th at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois with Pastor Rick Britton officiating.  Visitation will be