Category: Obituaries

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,

Norma Dale Trainor, age 92October 23, 1930 – June 2, 2023 Norma Trainor, age 92, formerly of Newton and Robinson, Illinois, passed away at 9:58 PM – Friday, June 2, 2023, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating the life of Norma and her sister Martha Tracy, will

Martha Ann Tracy, age 90November 4, 1932 – June 2, 2023 Martha Ann Tracy, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:21 PM – Friday, June 2, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Newton. Funeral services celebrating the life of Martha and her sister Norma Trainor, will be held at

Donald Kevin “Cotten” Maginn, age 59 June 1, 1963 – May 31, 2023 Donald Kevin “Cotten” Maginn, age 59, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:30 PM – Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his home.       Funeral services celebrating Cotton’s life will be held at 7:00 PM – Thursday, June 8,

Vicky Joan Yager, age 66 July 21, 1956 – May 29, 2023 Vicky Joan Yager, age 66, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:33 PM – Monday, May 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.      Funeral services celebrating Vicky’s life will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday,

Dallas Tyler Burke, age 13February 25, 2010 – May 28, 2023 Dallas Tyler Burke, age 13, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 1:17 PM – Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Payton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. His legacy will live on through others with the gift of organ and

Vicky Joan Yager, age 66 July 21, 1956 – May 29, 2023 Vicky Joan Yager, age 66, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:33 PM – Monday, May 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.      Funeral services celebrating Vicky’s life will be held at 10:00 AM –

James R. Stanley age 65, of Wheeler, Illinois passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home.A memorial visitation will be held in honor of James from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Saturday,June 3, 2023, at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois. Memorial gifts in honor of Jamesmay be made