Category: Obituaries

Paul J. Zuber, age 73

Paul J. Zuber, age 73 September 17, 1948 – March 21, 2022 Paul J. Zuber, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:08 AM – Monday, March 21, 2022, Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Funeral services celebrating Paul’s life will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, March

Sharon Sue Cox, 78

Sharon Sue Cox, 78, passed away at 8:00 am on Sunday March 20, 2022, in the comfort of her own home in Hidalgo, IL. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday March 27, 2022, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 12:00 to

Etta Mae Bowman-Baker, age 78

Etta Mae Bowman-Baker, age 78 April 4, 1943 – February 1, 2022 Etta Mae Bowman-Baker, age 78, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 AM – Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Etta’s life will be held

Harry Dale “Doc” Douthit, Sr. age 78

Harry Dale “Doc” Douthit, Sr. age 78 October 26, 1943 – March 14, 2022   Harry Dale “Doc” Douthit, Sr. age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:36 PM – Monday, March 14, 2022, HSHS St Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Private family services will be held, with burial in the Riverside Cemetery in Newton, Illinois.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  In loving

Rowena Marie Wagy, age 93

Rowena Marie Wagy, age 93 June 11, 1928 – March 13, 2022 Rowena Marie Wagy, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:16 PM – Sunday, March 13, 2022, Helia Healthcare of Newton, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Rowena’s life will be held at

Geneva J. Kurtz, age 92

Geneva J. Kurtz, age 92 November 25, 1929 – March 10, 2022 Geneva J. Kurtz, age 92, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 AM – Thursday, March 10, 2022, Helia Healthcare of Newton, Illinois. Private family services will be held.  Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery south of Olney,