Category: Obituaries

Kevin Ray Beavers, age 68 August 22, 1957 – September 30, 2025 Kevin Ray Beavers, age 68, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:36 AM – Tuesday, September 30, 2025 .  A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at

With heavy hearts we share the news that Elsie “Florence” (Reisner) Weaver 96 years young left us for her eternal home on August 8th, 2025 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville,  IN surrounded by her loving family.  Florence was a godly, beloved mother,  grandmother, auntie and friend to many.  She was born October 7th,

Timothy Ray Newlin, age 62July 1, 1962 – May 18, 2025 Timothy Ray Newlin, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:11 AM – Sunday, May 18, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.  A service celebrating Tim’s life will be held at 7:00 PM – Wednesday,

In Loving Memory of Richard Eugene “Dick” Cummins1937–2025 Richard Eugene “Dick” Cummins passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Born in Newton, Illinois, in 1937, Dick lived a life marked by love, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to the land and sky. He is survived

Christine Theresa LitzelmanJanuary 10, 1943 – July 27th, 2025 Christine Theresa Litzelman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 82 years old. Born on January 10, 1943, to Edward and Emma Zumbahlen, Christine was raised with

Barbara Jean Paddock, age 76 October 5, 1948 – August 26, 2025 Barbara J. Paddock, age 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:29 AM- Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  Services for Barbara will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, August 29, 2025,

Kurt Tevault, age 60  February 9, 1965 – August 15, 2025 Kurt Tevault, age 60, of Newton, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 8:47 PM – Friday, August 15, 2025, shortly after a perfect pass in his 1964 Dodge Polara Wagon, at the US 41 Dragway in Morocco, Indiana.  No one

Terry Lee Key, age 70 April 10, 1955 – August 12, 2025 Terry Lee Key, age 70, of rural Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 12:10 PM – Tuesday August 12, 2025, in rural Montrose, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Monday, August 18, 2025,

William Otis “Bill” Whightsel, age 69 June 30, 1955 – October 7, 2024 William Otis “Bill” Whightsel, age 69, formerly of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on Monday October 7, 2024. Services celebrating Bill’s, life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Meyer Funeral

Richard E. “Dick” Horner age 73 of Newton went home to be with Jesus on August 8th, 2025, at Willowbrook Memory Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.  Dick was born December 29th, 1951, in Lincoln, Illinois the son of Frank “Bud” and Mildred (Skaggs) Horner. Services for Dick will be held