Mark Fraser of Newman passed away on May 23,2023 at home surrounded by his wife and children. Mark was born on December 15, 1958 to Rose & Laverne Fraser.  He married Susan Y. Minott (Travis) on November 10, 1978 at the First Christian Church, Newman. He is survived by his wife, Susan Fraser, five children, James (Michelle) Minott, Laura (Eric) Shuster, Rachelle Klopfenstein, Debra (Tally Bauer) Minott, and Stacey (Michael) Means.  Twelve grandchildren, Shane (Amy)...

Timothy L. Eakle, 51, of Broadlands passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 doing what he loved, riding his Harley.   Tim was born on February 11, 1972 in Indianapolis, IN to Robert “Tommy” and Frances (James) Eakle. He is survived by his mother, Frances Eakle; one son, Caelan Eakle; three siblings, Tammy (Mike) Watkins, Robert “Bob” (Jennifer) Eakle, and Charles (Tara) Eakle; and his significant other of 11 years, Valerie McKinzie. He was preceded in...

Rebecca J. Olson, 50, passed peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023 at her home in Villa Grove.  Becky was born August 12, 1972 in Kankakee, IL to Lawrence and Jane (Benoit) Rolph.  She married Brian Olson on December 3, 1994 in Bradley, IL. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Brian; two children, Holly (Noah Ferren) Olson and Daniel Olson; one brother, Chad Rolph; her mother, Jane Cahan; and her step-mother, Wendy Rolph. She was preceded in death by her father,...

David E. Craddock, 51, of Newman passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at his residence. Dave was born on April 26, 1972 in Tuscola to Jimmie and Carolyn (Johnson) Craddock. He is survived by two daughters, Chelsea and Darian Craddock; two grandchildren, Annistyn and Rynlee Walker; three brothers, Douglas (Becky) Craddock, Donald (Lori) Craddock, and Daniel (Jeannie) Craddock; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dave graduated from Newman High School in...

Cindy Kay Kincaid Jones, 64, of Charleston (formerly of Newman) passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Cindy was born on November 24, 1958 in Tuscola to Earl and Darlene (Krietemeyer) Kincaid. She is survived by four children, Kim (Ben) Voyles of Tuscola, Charles (Brandi) Jones of Thomaston, GA, Shelly (Bernard Johnson) Smith of North Charleston, SC, and Steven Jones of Charleston; 9 grandchildren, Madison, Brianne, Grace, Desmond, Jataya, Preston, Dee,...

Lori A. Murray, 59, of Villa Grove passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her residence. Lori was born on August 7, 1963 in Texas. She is survived by her son, Ryan Murray; and three siblings, Chris Murray, Rob (Janet) Murray, and Carol Murray. Lori was a loving mother and will be missed greatly by her family and friends.  

Jerry D. Wilson, 77, of Villa Grove passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Jerry was born on December 5, 1945 in Villa Grove to Jessie and Mattie (Davis) Wilson.  He married Lois M. Wengler on August 5, 1983 in Tuscola. He is survived by six children, Kyle (Cindi Comerford) Quinn, Windy Fultz, Gerald “Jp” (Traice) Quinn, James Arbuckle, Jason (Michelle) Wilson, and Ericka (Micheal Akers) Wilson; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;...

Jay J. Schreiber, 88, of Villa Grove passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his home. Jay was born on March 7, 1935 in Elkhart, IN to Alwin and Charlotte (Barnes) Schreiber.  He married Ethel M. Maxine on October 29, 1960 in South Bend, IN. He is survived by one daughter, Jill Schreiber; one grandson, Steve (Maggie) Bower; three nephews, Earl (Donna) Schreiber, Lon (deceased) (Peggy) Schreiber, and Billy (deceased) (Alida) Plunkett; two nieces, Joanne Coble and Gay Plunkett; and a...

Darlene S. VanSickle, 89, of Charleston (formerly of Newman) passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Darlene was born on August 15, 1933 in Longview, IL to Oscar and Alona (Thomas) Krietemeyer. She is survived by five children, David (Sue) VanSickle, Karen (Marty) Robinson, Cindy Jones, Trisa (Tony) Martin, and Chuck VanSickle; 10 grandchildren, Barbi, Kim, Charlie, Scott, Crystal, Kyle, Justin, Shelly, Steven, and Josh; 18 great-grandchildren;...

Diane Joy (Murray) Cruzen, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 at the age of 72. She will be remembered as a loving mother and friend who put the happiness of others before her own and brought sunshine into those whose lives she touched. Diane was predeceased by her parents, Bill and Dorcas, and her sister, Karen.  She is survived by her husband, Oran; her children, Coran, Anna, and William; her sister, Susan; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.