Category: Obituaries

Myrtle Marie Radke, age 89

Myrtle Marie Radke, age 89 August 16, 1931 – January 9, 2021 Myrtle Marie Radke age 89, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 PM – Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Casey Health Care Center in Casey, Illinois. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas

Gilbert N. “Gib” Woods, age 78

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. Private family graveside service will be held at Westlawn

Joseph Bryan Washburn, 58, of Newton

Joseph Bryan Washburn, 58, of Newton, IL passed away at 8:46 AM, Sunday, January 3, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Joe was born October 4, 1962, son of William and Arlene (Adamson) Washburn. Preceding Joe in death ware his parents and brother-in-law, Charles McKemie. Joe leaves behind

Pauline Swisher age 91

Newton Pauline Swisher age 91 of Newton passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Effingham. Funeral services celebrating Pauline’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the First Baptist Church, Newton with Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Visitation will be from

Leroy H. Haarman, age 74

Leroy H. Haarman, age 74 November 8, 1946 – January 1, 2021 Leroy H. Haarman, 74 of Wheeler, Illinois, ended his struggle with Lewy Body Disease on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Willowbrook Memory Support Residence in Effingham. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday,

Christine Elizabeth Frichtl, age 83

Christine Elizabeth Frichtl, age 83 December 24, 1936 – December 15, 2020 Christine Elizabeth Frichtl, age 83, of Champaign, Illinois, passed away at 10:50 PM – Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at University Rehabilitation Center of Champaign-Urbana. A funeral Mass will be celebrated later at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Urbana,

Leola Marie Ginder, age 91

Leola Marie Ginder, age 91 July 08, 1929 – December 16, 2020 Leola Marie Ginder, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:05 PM – Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Leola’s life will be held at 11:00 AM

Larry Eugene Shew, age 78

Larry Eugene Shew, age 78 September 10, 1942 – December 19, 2020 Larry Eugene Shew, age 78, of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 2:26 PM – Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Private family services will be held at Scott Avenue Christian Church