Category: Obituaries

Darris Kaye Wise age 75 of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Newton passed away August 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Leah Wise. He is survived by his son Adam and his brothers Philip and Charles. He received a degree in music from Eastern Illinois University.

Georgia Ann Knepper, age 87 June 12, 1934 – October 7, 2021 Georgia Ann Knepper, age 87, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:50 PM – Thursday, October 7, 2021, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral services celebrating Georgia’s life will be held at 4:00

Stephen E Grove  “Steve” 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:29 PM – Sunday, September 19, 2021 at NCH Baker Hospital. Celebration of Life will be held on October 10th at  South Street Grill on 1410 Pine Ridge Rd Ste, 4, Naples, Fl., from 1 to 4 pm.  In loving memory

Mary JoAnn (Harre) Mielke, age 81 December 22, 1939 – October 1, 2021 Mary JoAnn (Harre) Mielke, age 81, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:45 AM – Friday, October 1, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 AM – Wednesday, October

Franklin James “Frank” Yager November 23, 1939 – September 27, 2021 Frank Yager, age 81, of Dade City, Florida, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed at 6:30 PM on Monday, September 27, 2021. Frank was born on November 23, 1939, in Newton Illinois, the son of Raymond and Gertrude (Schafer)

Pamela Sue Hutton-Campbell, age 45 December 23, 1975 – September 30, 2021 Pamela Sue Hutton-Campbell, age 45, of Stewardson, Illinois, went to be with the Lord at 12:36 PM – Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois. Visitation will be held 4:00-6:00 PM Tuesday, October 5,

Ruth Emma Groth, age 89 April 30, 1932 – September 26, 2021 Ruth Emma Groth, age 89, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 4:48 PM – Sunday, September 26, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Private services will be held, with burial in the Dieterich Village

Vera M. Hall, age 79 March 30, 1942 – September 23, 2021 Vera M. Hall, age 79, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:25 PM – Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Vera’s life will be held at 10:00 AM

Terry L. Brothers age 68, of Newton passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Crain Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Britton officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. Thursday until time of service

Kevin Brent Pitcher, age 61 April 4, 1960 – September 17, 2021 Kevin Brent Pitcher, age 61, of rural Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 3:03 PM – Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. Funeral services celebrating Brent’s life will be held at 10:30