Category: Obituaries

Oralene Richardson Lindsey of Newton

Following her 2-year battle with a rare, metastasizing cancer, Oralene Richardson Lindsey met the Lord January 7, 2022.   Her faith carried her through this battle and she now rests peacefully with her Lord and Savior.  Born July 9, 1938 to Ora and Ruth (Whitlock) Richardson (Cisne, IL), Oralene was

Allan Lee Rathe, age 74

Allan Lee Rathe, age 74 January 4, 1947 – January 1, 2022 Allan Lee Rathe, age 74, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 PM – Saturday, January 1, 2022, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Monday, January

Paul David “PD” Clinton, age 62

Paul David “PD” Clinton, age 62 February 3, 1959 – January 2, 2022 Paul David “PD” Clinton, age 62, of rural Wheeler, Illinois, formerly of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 PM – Sunday, January 2, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services celebrating Paul’s life will be

David Alan Snearley, age 57

David Alan Snearley, age 57 June 9, 1964 – December 24, 2021 David Alan Snearley, age 57, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at Friday, December 24, 2021, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 6:00 PM – Thursday, December 30, 2021, at

Norma Lee Swisher, Age 94

Norma Lee Swisher, age 94, of Newton passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Riverside Cemetery, Newton, Illinois with Tom Matson officiating.  Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in