Randy Wayne Spray
Aug 2, 2026
Randy Spray, age 74, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away on August 2, 2026, at Casey Rehab and Nursing Center in Casey, Illinois. Randy was born on March 26, 1952, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of John D. and Eleanor J (Johnson) Spray. He married Charlotte Bloomingburgh on December 28, 1973, Herrin, Illinois, and she survives.
A visitation for family and friends will on...
Larry E. Totten
Aug 2, 2026
Larry Totten, 77, of Olney, Illinois passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones following complications from a major heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 AM, until service time. In lieu...
Nancy Marie Blankenship
Aug 1, 2026
Nancy Marie Blankenship, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee, surrounded by her two sisters. She attended Oak Hill Baptist Church in Pontotoc. Nancy was a speech/language pathologist. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, being a huge Cardinals baseball fan, and spending time with her dogs, Ozzie, Harriet, and Patches.
Services in Pontotoc, Mississippi will be...
Rodger Lee Shamhart
Jul 27, 2026
Rodger Lee Shamhart, age 70
November 14, 1955 – July 27, 2026
Rodger Lee Shamhart, age 70, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:05 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the family farm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie, Illinois, with Fr...
Jennifer Kay Lynn Oakley
Jul 25, 2026
Jennifer Kay Lynn Oakley, age 40
December 12, 1985 – July 25, 2026
Jennifer Kay Lynn Oakley, age 40, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 11:55 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 to 9:00 PM on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Toledo Christian Church in...
James Harold Meinhart
Jul 25, 2026
James Harold Meinhart, age 75
June 26, 1951 – July 25, 2026
James Harold Meinhart, age 75, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 303 East Section Street,...
Jerry L. Goebel
Jul 24, 2026
Jerry L. Goebel, age 79
September 24, 1946 – July 24, 2026
Jerry L. Goebel, age 79, of Lexington, Kentucky, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:26 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
A service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday August 29, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home...
Rebecca "Becky" Jane Price
Jul 16, 2026
Rebecca Jane “Becky” Price, age 82
February 2, 1944 – July 16, 2026
Rebecca Jane “Becky” Price, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:38 AM – Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Haven of Ridgeview in Oblong, Illinois.
A service celebrating Becky’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton,...
Norbert Eugene Ochs
Jul 11, 2026
Norbert E. Ochs, age 87
September 26, 1938 – July 11, 2026
Norbert E. Ochs, age 87, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 9:29 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in...
Ray Gene Van Matre
Jul 10, 2026
Ray Gene Van Matre, age 89
October 14, 1936 - July 10, 2026
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Ray Gene Van Matre, age 89, of Parkersburg, Illinois, left to be with the Lord at 11:16 PM on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Haven on the River in Grayville, Illinois.
The family asks any who can, to come and celebrate Ray’s life. A visitation...
Patricia Ann (Volk) Shew
Jul 1, 2026
Patricia Ann (Volk) Shew, age 84
June 8, 1942 – July 1, 2026
Patricia Ann (Volk) Shew, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:40 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois....
Mildred "Millie" Agnes (Koebele) Grasselli
Jun 30, 2026
Mildred Agnes “Millie” (Koebele) Grasselli, age 82
August 10, 1943 – June 30, 2026
Mildred Agnes “Millie” (Koebele) Grasselli, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:55 PM - Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Father Pawel Luczak celebrating...
Robert Wayne Carroll
Jun 29, 2026
Robert Wayne Carroll, age 76
March 23, 1950 - June 29, 2026
Robert Wayne Carroll, age 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 PM - Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home.
Private family services will be held with burial in the Wilson-Seifers Cemetery northwest of Newton, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The...
Shirley Jean Gehlhausen
Jun 29, 2026
Shirley Jean Gehlhausen, age 90
May 22, 1936 – June 29, 2026
Shirley Jean Gehlhausen, age 90, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney, Illinois.
A service celebrating Shirley’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. The burial will follow...
Karyn Joyce Fisher St. Pierre
Jun 27, 2026
Karyn Joyce Fisher St. Pierre
March 20, 1947 – June 27, 2026
Karyn Joyce Fisher St. Pierre, 79, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 1:39 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Karyn was born March 20, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of E. Eugene and Ann Marie (Mullen) Fisher. She married Joseph E. “Jay” St....
Judy Jean Houser
Jun 24, 2026
Judy Jean Houser, age 72
July 21, 1953 - June 24, 2026
Judy Jean Houser, age 72, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 PM - Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.
A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Peterson Park in Newton, Illinois. In...
Joyce Lavaughn Curtis
Jun 23, 2026
Joyce Lavaughn Curtis, age 86
October 23, 1939 - June 23, 2026
Joyce Lavaughn, age 86, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 1:01 PM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at her home.
Funeral services celebrating Joyce’s life will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The burial will be in the Trexler...
Lori A. Price
Jun 22, 2026
Lori A. Price, age 51 of Noble, Illinois, passed away on June 22, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Lori was born on May 10, 1975, the daughter of Lloyd and Rita (Schackmann) Gaines in Olney, Illinois. She married Galen Price on April 28, 2007, in Olney, Illinois and he survives.
Private family services will be held at a...
Phyllis Jean Bixler
Jun 20, 2026
Phyllis Jean Bixler, age 95
May 20, 1931 - June 20, 2026
Phyllis Jean Bixler, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Stonebridge Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois.
Private family services will be held with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral...
Jerry Dale Newlin
Jun 19, 2026
Jerry Dale Newlin, age 74
July 21, 1951 - June 19, 2026
Jerry Dale Newlin, age 74, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, Illinois.
A service celebrating Jerry's life will be held at 4:00 PM - Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the West End Reception and Events Center, 202 Museum...