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February 12, 1950 – January 12, 2026 James Lee Chapman, Sr, age 75, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 2:44 PM – Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home. A service celebrating Jim’s life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral
Deanne Dawn “D.D.” Metz age 53, of Newton passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded to Deanne per her wishes. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the American Legion, 108 E. Jourdan
September 9, 1940 – January 10, 2026 John William Bergbower, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:24 AM – Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Saint
May 9, 1949 – January 6, 2026 Ronald Lee Goad, Sr, age 76, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 1:27 AM – Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer
Ruth Ellen Hawn, age 93 January 25, 1932 – January 9, 2026 Ruth Ellen Hawn, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:19 PM – Friday, January 9, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. A service celebrating Ruth Ellen’s life will be held at 12:00 PM – Tuesday, January
Sandra S. “Sandy” Mulvey Pinter age 77, of Champaign, Illinois passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Newton Care Center, Newton, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 12:15 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Newton with interment to follow. Visitation will be
February 4, 1944 – January 4, 2026 Kathleen Ann King, age 81, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 PM – Sunday, January 4, 2026, at HSHS Saint John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. A service celebrating Kathy’s life will be held at 12:00 PM – Friday, January 9, 2026, at
August 16, 1951 – January 2, 2026 Ronald Lee Ochs “RO”, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:44 PM – Friday, January 2, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM – Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the
December 25, 1938 – December 30, 2025 Lenora Mae Shamhart, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, formerly of Chicago and Hoffman Estates, Illinois, passed away at 12:50 PM – Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be
Fontella Jeanette Waddell, age 90 June 11, 1935 – December 27, 2025 Fontella Waddell, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:11AM-Saturday, December 27, 2025, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois, surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral Services will be held at