Ronald Francis Dhom, age 68

Ronald Francis Dhom, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:00 AM – Monday, June 25, 2018, at his home.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Friday, June 29, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr. James Flach and Fr. Dean Probst celebrating mass.  Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Newton, Illinois.   Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM – Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  In loving memory of Ronald, memorials may be made to the Jasper County Cancer Fund PO Box 333 Newton, Illinois 62448.  The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Ronald was born on May 27, 1950, in rural Willow Hill, Illinois, the son of John R. and Doris Irene (Burwell) Dhom.  He married Ethel "Dusty" Huber on December 23, 1977, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Oblong, Illinois.

Ronald graduated from Newton Community High School in 1969.  He worked at E.R. Moore Cap and Gown Factory, Rex Vault, GSI and at Staley Farms.

Ronald was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Oblong.  He enjoyed raising animals, watching westerns and spending time with his family.

Ronald is survived by:  Wife of 40 years – Ethel "Dusty" Dhom of Newton, Illinois

Brothers – David (Shirley) Dhom of Newton, Illinois

and Steve Dhom of Newton, Illinois

Sister – Pam Stephenson of Newton, Illinois

Brothers-in-law – Jack (Betty) Huber of Yale, Illinois; Bob Huber of Richland, North Carolina and Gilbert Huber of Urbana, Missouri

Special nephews who he considered his grandsons – Tucker and Bryar Babbs

Several nieces and nephews also survive

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Raymond, George "Roy", Stanley and John Joseph Dhom; and his father and mother-in-law Bernard and Evelyn Huber.