Category: Obituaries

Trinity Dawn Powers, age 2 November 20, 2018 – May 7, 2021 Trinity Dawn Powers, age 2, daughter of Nick and Ashley Powers of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM – Friday, May 7, 2021, in her mother’s arms at Saint Louis Children’s Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. Services

Rudy Joseph Dierkens, age 38 May 23, 1982 – May 6, 2021 Rudy Joseph Dierkens, age 38, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 AM – Thursday, May 6, 2021. Private family services will be held, with burial in the Greenup Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Meyer Funeral

Carolyn Sue Jenkins, age 74 June 1, 1946 – May 8, 2021 Carolyn Sue Jenkins, age 74, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 PM – Saturday, May 8, 2021, at her home. Funeral services celebrating Carolyn’s life will be held at 2:00 PM – Thursday, May 13, 2021, at

Samuel D. Carter, age 83 December 3, 1937 – April 25, 2021 Samuel D. Carter, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:10 AM – Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Private family services will be held, with burial in the Aten Cemetery in

Kenneth Delane Marshall, 81, of Newton died peacefully Monday morning, April 19, at his farm home with his wife Linda by his side. Kenneth was the owner of Marshall Construction Company in Newton for more than 50 years until he retired to run a cabinet building company at his home.

Metta Lou Elmore Karn (92) passed peacefully in her sleep and went to be with her Lord on April 12, 2021. She was fortunate enough to die exactly the way she would have wanted – in her own home with those who loved her. Private family services will be held

Patricia Ann “Pat” Lewis, age 91 February 14, 1930 – April 14, 2021 Patricia Ann “Pat” Lewis, age 91, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:17 AM – Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at her home. Visitation will be held 2:00-3:00 PM – Monday, April 19, 2021, at the Meyer Funeral

Newton David L. Thompson, 80, of Newton passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Newton Care Center Memorial services celebrating David’s life will be held at 12 noon, Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00