Category: Obituaries

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,

Joan Brown age 89, of Newton

Joan Brown age 89, of Newton passed away Sunday, March 6, 2006 at her home. Funeral services celebrating Joan’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Free Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Linder officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday,

Betty Lou (Crooker) Vail, age 86

Betty Lou (Crooker) Vail, age 86 August 19, 1935 – February 26, 2022 Betty Lou (Crooker) Vail, age 86, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away Saturday evening, February 26, 2022, at her home. A time for family and friends to celebrate Betty’s life will be begin after 3:00 PM, Saturday –

Mary Elizabeth Harris, age 89

Mary Elizabeth Harris, age 89 November 12, 1932 – December 15, 2021 Mary Elizabeth Harris, age 89, of Naples, Florida, and formerly of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 12:30 AM – Wednesday, December 15, 2022. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – March 11, 2022, at St