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Mary “Jane” Page
Benton, IL
Mary “Jane” (Newlin) Page, 88, of Stonebridge Memory Care (Lavender Ridge) of Mt Vernon, IL, passed from this earth to be with her heavenly father on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 7:33 p.m., in Stonebridge Memory Care of Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Dale and Opal (Griffth) Newlin born on April 6, 1936, in Delavan, IL.
Jane married her high school sweetheart Sidney (Sid) Page, and he passed on April 12, 2016. They loved and treasured each other. Before his passing, they celebrated 60 wonderful years together on their wedding anniversary December 26th.
She graduated from Newton High school. Jane and Sid owned a very large hunting dog and field trial kennel for many years in Newton, IL. In, 1976, they moved to Ewing to continue the dog business and had a successful shooting preserve. They retired from the dog business, and Jane went to work for Benton Community Bank where she retired from its predecessor in 1999. After retirement they spent their time at the Benton Country Club playing golf and volunteering. They both loved to travel, fishing, horseback riding, golfing, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.
Jane is survived by her two sons, Doug (Tammy) Page of Newton, IL, and Sid (Cindy) Page III of Benton, IL. Grandson, Luke (Kristi) Page of Maryland Heights, MO; granddaughters, Jenny (Michael) Kistner of Newton, IL, Caitlin (Jared) Sudkamp of Teutopolis, IL, grandsons, Bennett (Kirsten) Page of Benton, Hamilton (Peyton) Page of Macedonia, IL, great grandchildren, Caleb, Emalee, Mitchell, and Alivia Kistner, Jack, Paisley, Harry and Everly Sudkamp, Bowen and Elsie Page. Sisters, Patsy Snyder of Sarasota, FL, and Sharon (Gary) Jackson of Newton, IL. And many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Dale and Opal (Griffth) Newlin, husband Sidney Bennett Page, Jr. siblings, Maxine Litwieler, Joyce Lux, Don Newlin, Joann Walk, Leroy Newlin, Tom Newlin, and Linda Mullen.
Jane was a member of the Benton Country Club and Grace United Methodist Church.
Her wishes were to be cremated. A private family service will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, IL. Arrangements are under the direction of Leffler Funeral Home, Benton, IL.
In Lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made to the Benton Country Club in memory of Jane. c/o Scott Simpson, Benton Country Club, PO Box 1504, Benton, IL 62812.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Jane, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com