Category: Obituaries

NITA K. SUNDERLAND, AGE 92

NITA K. SUNDERLAND, AGE 92 November 9, 1927 – July 17, 2020 Nita K. Sunderland, 92, American sculptor, died July 17, 2020 at Generations at Riverview in East Peoria. Nita was born November 9, 1927, in Newton, Illinois, to parents Sarah (Taylor) Sunderland and Glenn H. Sunderland. She grew up

Dorothy Marie Czerwonka age 91

  Dorothy Marie Czerwonka age 91 Dorothy Marie Czerwonka age 91 of Effingham formerly of Newton passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Lutheran Care Center, Altamont, Illinois. Funeral services for Dorothy will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, July 16, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wheeler. Visitation

Lawrence Warren Sparks, Sr. age 88

Lawrence Warren Sparks, Sr. age 88 February 6, 1932 – July 4, 2020 Lawrence Warren Sparks, Sr. age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 AM – Saturday, July 4, 2020, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating the life of Lawrence will be held

Mark Kent Loy, 63

Mark Kent Loy, 63 Mark Kent Loy, 63, of Mattoon, IL began his eternal sleep the morning of July 1, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital following a significant stroke 48 hours prior. Mark is survived in death by his wife, Pam (Schoonover), daughter, Andrea (Jeff) Bean, grandchildren, Jadyn and Mason, bonus sons: Chris

Joyce Ann Lucy, age 77

Joyce Ann Lucy, age 77 April 6, 1943 – June 30, 2020 Joyce Ann Lucy, age 77, of Charleston, Illinois and formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away at 10:50 AM – Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her residences at Heritage Woods in Charleston, Illinois.   Private family services will be

Jacob Lee Hall, age 19

Jacob Lee Hall, age 19 February 6, 2001 – June 28, 2020 Jacob Lee Hall, age 19, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:20 PM – Sunday, June 28, 2020, at his home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM – Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Scott Avenue

Philip Royce Kibler age 68

Newton Philip Royce Kibler age 68 of Normal, Illinois formerly of Newton passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at O.S.F. St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington, Illinois. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Chapel Cemetery, Falmouth, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until

Phillip Royce Kibler age 68

Phillip Royce Kibler age 68 of Normal, Illinois formerly of Newton passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at O.S.F. St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington, Illinois. Arrangements are pending at the Crain Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois.   Online condolences may be offered at www.crainfuneral.com.