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It is with a profound sense of loss and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of George A. Reed, of Columbus, who left this world on March 25, 2026, at the age of 86. George transitioned gracefully from this life in the comforting surroundings of
August 1, 1935 – March 20, 2026 Ruth Theresa (Koebele) Jansen, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:39 PM – Friday, March 20, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Saint JosephCatholic Church
Randy D. Shelly age 58, of Newton passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Randy’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Pastor Tom Matson officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until
Paul William Schafer, age 89May 11, 1936 – March 15, 2026 Paul William Schafer, age 89, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM – Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM (Noon) –
Franklin L. Sowers, 94 of Urbana, passed away on March 6, 2026 at 2:45 p.m. at home with his loving and faithful wife by his side. He was born December 20, 1931 at Rose Hill, IL, the son of John O. and Helen V. (Crockett) Sowers. He married Clara Mae
Lori Ann HundleyJanuary 25, 1961 – March 9, 2026 Lori Ann (Bare) Hundley of Olney, Illinois was born on January 25, 1961. She was thedevoted and only daughter of Don and Carolyn (Black) Bare. She was a loving sister to Kevin Bare and treasured her family deeply throughout her life.She
June 19, 1937 – March 3, 2026 Norma Louise Wells, age 88, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 PM – Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home.Funeral services celebrating Norma’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Meyer FuneralHome – Bishop Chapel
May 17, 1951 – February 28, 2026 Linda Sue Bower, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:17 PM – Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Linda’s life will be held at 11:00AM – Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Meyer
June 12, 1958 – February 25, 2026 Frank Joseph Meyer, age 67, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 8:12 AM – Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the
May 22, 1940 – February 28, 2026 Leroy Ky Brooks, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 2:30 PM – Saturday, February 28, 2026, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Leroy’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Central Christian Church