Category: Obituaries

Larry Thomas Kerner, age 82 March 29, 1941 – April 26, 2023 Larry Thomas Kerner, age 82, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away at 3:07 AM – Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his home.     Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at St

Michael “Mike” Passalacqua passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.   A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with visitation being held from 3:00 pm to time of service. Memorial donations

Charles Henry Helmink, age 90 April 26, 1932 – April 19, 2023 Charles Henry Helmink, age 90, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 2:22 PM – Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home.     Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at St

Karen Mae Decker, age 56 October 2, 1966 – April 18, 2023 Karen Mae Decker, age 56, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:54 PM – Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.     Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of

Sandra Helen “Sandy” Moore, age 63  October 24, 1959 – April 17, 2023 Sandra Helen “Sandy” Moore, age 63, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:35 PM – Monday, April 17, 2023, at her home.     Visitation will be held 4:00 to 6:00 PM – Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the

Wayne Lee Wakefield, age 69September 17, 1953 – April 16, 2023 Wayne Lee Wakefield, age 69, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away at 12:16 PM – Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Lawrence County, Illinois. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM – Sunday, April 23,

Edna Darlene “Dee” Toliver, age 75 September 27, 1947 – April 16, 2023 Edna Darlene “Dee” Toliver, age 75, of Newton, Illinois, was called home to be with her Lord at 8:52 PM – Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Dee’s life

Alice Alexena Welder, age 85, of Newton passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at HSHS St.John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois.Funeral services celebrating Alice’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2023 atScott Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Kevin Colclasure officiating. Visitation will be heldfrom 6:00 p.m. until 8:00

Lucianne “Luci” Marie Piercefield, 75, of Newton, IL passed away at 4:30 pm on April 12, 2023, at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehab Center in Oblong, IL. Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm on Sunday April 16, 2023, at the New Beginnings Church, 8622 IL- 130 inNewton, IL. Visitation will be from

September 6, 1983 ~ April 11, 2023 (age 39) After a 12 year battle with cancer, Elizabeth Jean “Buffy” Brooks, age 39, of Newton, IL entered the arms of Jesus at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham, IL surrounded by her loving family and friends.  She