Category: Obituaries

Bobby Gene Story, age 89

Bobby Gene Story Bobby Gene Story, age 89, passed away on November 11, 2022, at home in Newton. Bobby was born on July 25, 1933, in Effingham, the son of Robert Sheldon and Zola (Klier) Story. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in the

Merrill Dean Fritschle, age 92

Merrill Dean Fritschle, age 92, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at his home in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Dean’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2022 with Pastor Collin Smith officiating.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Tuesday in

Violet Marie Newlin, age 87

Violet Marie Newlin, age 87 July 13, 1935 – October 29, 2022 Violet Marie Newlin, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 AM – Saturday, October 29, 2022, at her home.   Visitation will be held 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral

Eugene James Meyer, age 86

Eugene James Meyer, age 86 June 17, 1936 – October 30, 2022 Eugene James Meyer, age 86, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 6:02 PM – Sunday, October 30, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services celebrating Eugene’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois with Rick Britton officiating.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00