Category: Obituaries

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

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

Yale Edward Leen “Eddie” Brown age 72, of Yale, Illinois passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services celebrating Eddie’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Crain Funeral Home with Mike Woodard officiating.  Visitation will be

Betty Lou Utley, age 82 September 22, 1938 – February 21, 2021 Betty Lou Utley, age 82, of Bethany, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:12 PM – Sunday, February 21,2021, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM – Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Boone Farney officiating.  Burial will be in the Vanderhoof Cemetery south of Newton, Illinois.