Category: Obituaries

Newton Betty Jane Hicks, age 82, of Newton passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Betty’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Rev. Amy Jefferies officiating. Visitation will be

Marlene Louise Dougherty, age 83, of Apple Valley, California passed away April 6, 2020, at Valley Crest Care Center, Apple Valley, CA. Memorial services celebrating Marlene’s life will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 26 , 2021, at Falmouth Christian Chapel with Roger Songer officiating. Visitation will be from

Lawrence Jefferson, age 77 February 5, 1944 – July 6, 2021 Lawrence Jefferson, age 77, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away at 4:28 PM – Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, July 10, 2021, at

Renee Ochs, age 54 February 19, 1967 – July 8, 2021 Renee Ochs, age 54, of Newton Illinois, passed away at 7:45 AM – Thursday, July 8, 2021, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  The obituary can be viewed and condolences left

Charles Edward “Ed” Russell, age 83 July 19, 1937 – July 2, 2021 Charles Edward “Ed” Russell, age 83, of Plano, Illinois, and formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 AM – Friday, July 2, 2021, at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00

Patricia Beryl “Pat” Way, age 93 March 25, 1927 – December 6, 2020 Patricia Beryl “Pat” Way, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:05 PM – Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.   Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM

Michael Joseph “Mike” Rohr, age 58 January 2, 1963 – June 30, 2021 Michael Joseph Rohr, age 58, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:50 PM – Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under

Thelma Rose Kibler age 75 of Newton passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Memorial services in honor of Thelma will be held at a later date. Per Thelma’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Crain Funeral Home, Newton is assisting the family

Thomas Edward “Tom” Yaw, age 71 June 24, 1950 – June 28, 2021 Thomas Edward Yaw, age 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 PM – Monday, June 28, 2021, at his home. Funeral services celebrating Tom’s life will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, July 2, 2021,