Category: Obituaries

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

Clyde Kenneth Mitchell, age 81, died March 18, 2023. He is survived by his five children; Michael David (Lori) Mitchell of Albertville, Alabama, Steven Paul (Renee) Mitchell of Las Vegas, Nevada, Robert Christopher (Kimberly) Mitchell of Sun Prairie, Wisconson, Sona Sue (Andre) Filosi of Las Vegas, Nevada and Anna Marie

Ronald Alan Kirts, age 86 October 2, 1936 – April 8, 2023 Ronald Alan Kirts, age 86, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 4:55 PM on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at

John Irvin Fasig, age 89January 16, 1934 – April 10, 2023 John Irvin Fasig, age 89, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 12:25 PM – Monday, April 10, 2023, at his home. Private family services will be held with burial in the Jack Oak Cemetery north of Greenup, Illinois.Arrangements are

Ernest Charles Weber March 23, 1929 – April 9, 2023 Ernest Charles Weber, age 94, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 AM on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Lakeland Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Westlawn Memorial

Rose Ann Kerner, age 85 July 21, 1937 – April 7, 2023 Rose Ann Kerner, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:49 AM – Friday, April 7, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.     Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, April