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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
Daniel Edward Eagleson, known to all of us as Dan, at the age of 71, passed away on February 18, 2025. While we feel the weight of his absence, we find comfort in knowing that Dan has gone home to Jesus to be with those who went before him. He
May 10, 1934 – February 16, 2026 Barbara Ann Hanson, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 PM – Monday, February 16, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in
March 26, 1967 – February 11, 2026 Philip Layne Griffith, age 58, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 9:43 AM – Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Reverend Michael Roy Seidenstricker, Pastor Emeritus, 78, of Effingham, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Sherry Lynn Lewis, age 58, of Newton Illinois passed away on February 1st, 2026. She was born December 21st 1967 to Robert (Bob) and Peggy Lewis in Mattoon Illinois. Sherry went to school in the Newton Illinois area. She was a school teacher for over 30 years. She started as
Clara G. Short age 90, of Newton, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Long Term Care. Funeral services celebrating Clara’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Central Christian Church, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until
April 28, 1934 – January 25, 2026 Matilda Catherine Hemrich, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:11 PM – Sunday, January 25, 2026, at HSHS St Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, February 2, 2026, at