Category: Obituaries

Carolyn A. SchmittFebruary 13, 1928 – June 26, 2023 Carolyn A. Schmitt, age 95, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 2:32 PM – Monday, June 26, 2023, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Carolyn was born on February 13, 1928, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Clark E.

Larry E. Earnest of Newton, IL, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the age of 86. He was a very loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many, who will miss his Christian example and smiling face. Larry was born to Victor and Lois

Justin A. “Pitty” Pittman, age 32 October 16, 1990 – June 22, 2023 Justin A. “Pitty” Pittman, age 32, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:40 AM – Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Effingham, Illinois. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 to 6:00 PM – Saturday, July 1, 2023,

Judith A. “Judy” Wagner, age 72 October 14, 1950 – June 19, 2023 Judith A. “Judy” Wagner, age 72, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 7:20 AM – Monday June 19, 2023, at the Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.      Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at

Terry L. Eastep age 59, of Newton passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown, Evansville, Indiana. Cremation rites will be accorded to Terry.  A celebration of life is planned for a later date. Terry was born in Gallion, Ohio the son of Lee R. and Marian D. (Harris)

Norma Geraldine Linder, age 88 September 7, 1934 – June 12, 2023   Norma Geraldine Linder, age 88, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 4:54 AM – Monday, June 12, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South – de Greeff Hospice House in St Louis, Missouri.   Funeral services celebrating Norma’s life will be held at 11:30 AM – Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois,

Eunice LaVerne Cardinal, age 98, of Newton passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Newton Care Center, Newton, Illinois. Private family services will be held.  Entombment will be in the Crest Haven Memorial Park Mausoleum, Claremont, Illinois.  Crain Funeral Home, Newton is assisting the family with arrangements. Eunice was born

Matthew Michael McKinney, age 46 October 20, 1976 – June 4, 2023 Matthew Michael McKinney, age 46, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 12:18 PM – Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home.      Funeral services celebrating Matthew’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, June 9, 2023, at

Dorothy “Dot” Vaun Stephenson, age 97 March 26, 1926 – May 30, 2023 Dorothy Vaun “Dot” Stephenson, age 97, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:48 AM – Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Mercy Rehab and Care Center in Swansea, Illinois.       Private graveside services will be held with burial at

Reba M. Griffith, age 93November 20, 1929 – June 4, 2023 Reba M. Griffith, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:20 AM – Sunday June 4, 2023, at the Villas of Hollybrook in Newton, Illinois. Funeral service celebrating Reba’s life will be held at 10:30 AM – Saturday,