Category: Obituaries

Carol I. Slack, age 85

Carol I. Slack, age 85 March 5, 1936– March 15, 2021 Carol I. Slack, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 AM – Monday, March 15, 2021, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Carol’s life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) –

Jerry Don Hargis, age 83

Jerry Don Hargis, age 83 July 25, 1937– March 14, 2021 Jerry Don Hargis, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:45 PM – Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Kindred Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday, March 18, 2021,

Virginia Diane “Ginny” Degand, age 57

Virginia Diane “Ginny” Degand, age 57 November 20, 1963 – March 1, 2021 Virginia Diane “Ginny” Degand, age 57, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 AM – Monday,March 1, 2021, at her home. Private family services will be held in Stickney, Illinois.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  In loving memory of Giny, memorials may be made to

James Warren Harvey age 88

Newton James Warren Harvey age 88 of Newton passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital Long-term Care Unit, Olney, Illinois. Private family services will be held at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton with Rev. Amy Jeffries officiating.  Masonic rites will be offered by Newton Masonic Lodge