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December 29, 1943 – January 19, 2026 Donnie Gene Ford, Sr, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 PM – Monday, January 19, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton. A service celebrating Donnie’s life will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Meyer
Donald Wayne Frey age 65, of McLeansboro, Illinois formerly of Newton, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, Marion, Illinois.Cremation rites will be accorded to Mr. Frey. Crain Funeral Home, Newton is assisting the family with the arrangements.Donald was born on February 29, 1960, in Decatur,
September 2, 1950 – January 18, 2026 Donald Joseph “Don” Ochs, age 75, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:44 AM – Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his children. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Saint
December 7, 1935 – January 13, 2026 Lawrence Leo Colwell, age 90 of rural Wheeler, Illinois passed away at 5:44 am on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Lawrence’s life will be held at 12:00 PM(NOON) – Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Meyer Funeral Home in
October 15, 1938 – January 14, 2026 Kenneth Grove, age 87 of Olney, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Helia Health Care in Olney, Illinois. Kenneth was born on October 15, 1938, in Olney, Illinois,the son Ervin and Eva (Musgrove) Grove. Kenny married Sue Crackel on July 3, 1969,
September 7, 1952 – January 8, 2026 Barbara Jo Thompson, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:13PM-Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Haven Ridgeview in Oblong, Illinois. Private services will be held at a later date. In loving memory of Barbara, memorials may be made to the
October 29, 1958 – January 12, 2026 Angela A. “Angie” Butler, age 67, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:04 AM – Monday, January 12, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM- Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Meyer
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