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Bill “Cubby” Huth age 90, of Newton passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Funeral services celebrating Bill’s life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Plainfield Church, Rose Hill, Illinois with Pastor Rick Britton officiating. Visitation will be held from
Decatur – Robert (Bob) Bruce Kerans departed from his earthly life at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois, on September 6, 2023. Bob was born July 29, 1939, in Brocton, Illinois, to Wendel (Lefty) and Jean Vaught Kerans, who preceded him in death. Bob loved his childhood in Brocton as
Janet Diane (Whalen) Yocum, age 65September 30, 1957 – September 6, 2023 Janet Diane (Whalen) Yocum, age 65, of Jewett, Illinois, left this world at 8:35 AM on September 6, 2023, to be received into eternity with the Lord at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services
George Joseph Roth, age 88 August 13, 1935 – August 19, 2023 George Jospeh Roth, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:30AM – Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Friday, August 25, 2023, at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr. Pawel L, celebrating mass. The
Lloyd Leo Meinhart, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather peacefully passed away at his Spring Hill, TN residence on August 17, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 29, 1955, in Effingham, IL. Growing up in Newton, IL, he graduated from Newton High School.
Janice Kay Burnell, age 81 June 25, 1942 – August 21, 2023 Janice Kay Burnell, age 81, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 AM – Monday, August 21, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM – Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Honey Cemetery in Bogota, Illinois.
Richard Frank “Bruno” Braun, age 83 July 15, 1940 – August 14, 2023 Richard F. “Bruno” Braun, age 83, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 9:40 AM – Monday, August 14, 2023. A time of visitation for Bruno, will be held 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM (Noon) – Friday, August
Irma Louise Horn, age 93 June 29, 1930 – August 14, 2023 Irma Louise Horn, age 93, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 6:50 PM – Monday, August 14, 2023, at the Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, Illinois. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, August 19,
Donna Marcella Barnett, age 67 April 13, 1956 – August 11, 2023 Donna Marcella Barnett, age 67, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 AM – Friday, August 11, 2023, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois. Private family will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences
Mary Lucille (Short) Trotter, age 88 July24, 1935 – August 9, 2023 Mary Lucille (Short) Trotter, age 88, of Mattoon, Illinois,formerly of Champaign – Urbana, Illinois, passed away at 1:55 PM – Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Copper Creek Cottages, Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral Services for Mary Lucille Trotter, age 88. will be held at Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. The visitation will be heldon Wednesday, August 16,