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FEMA to Provide Assistance with Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths The staff at Meyer Funeral Homes in Newton, Dieterich and Greenup, Illinois want the residents of the communities we serve to be aware, that beginning in April, families that experienced the death of a loved one due to COVID-19 may
Romonna Josephine Hunzinger Ochs, age 97 November 10, 1923 – April 6, 2021 Romonna Josephine Hunzinger Ochs, age 97, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 PM – Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Olney, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30
Gilbert N. “Gib” Woods, age 78 February 20, 1942 – January 6, 2021 Gilbert N. “Gib” Woods age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:11 AM – Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Services celebrating Gib’s life will be held at 1:30
Robert “Wayne” Brown, 69, of Newton, IL passed away at 1:50 AM, Friday, April 02, 2021 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM, Friday, April 09, 2021 at New Beginnings Church in Newton, IL. Memorials may be made to the
Timothy Rolla Hayes, age 62 November 3, 1958 – March 28, 2021 Timothy Rolla Hayes, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:15 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2021, at his home. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in
Leroy Eugene Eubank, age 85 July 8, 1935 – March 27, 2021 Leroy Eugene Eubank, age 85, of Flat Rock, Illinois, and formerly of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Leroy’s life will be held at 10:30 AM
Jessie L. Weemer, age 84 May 21, 1936– March 19, 2021 Jessie L. Weemer, age 84, of Springfield, Illinois, and formerly of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 10:40 PM – Friday, March 19, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM –
Marilyn Marie Dougherty, 82, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly of Olney, Illinois was called home to Jesus on March 21, 2021. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Scott Avenue Christian Church, 404 S. Scott Avenue, Newton, Illinois, with services to follow at 1 p.m. Burial
Lyle Dean Gorrell, age 87 May 13, 1933– March 20, 2021 Lyle Dean Gorrell, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:03 PM – Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois. Military rites by the Jasper Post #20 American Legion will be held at 3:00
Marilyn Rose (Burnell) Vahling, age 85 February 20, 1936– March 20, 2021 Marilyn Rose (Burnell) Vahling, age 85, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 AM – Saturday March 20, 2021 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM –