Dewitt Obits

Charles Newman Sr.

Charles D. Newman, Sr., 77, of Delavan, passed away at Unity Pointe Methodist Hospital in Peoria on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.. at the Atlanta Christian Church in Atlanta. Mr. Maurice Stribling will officiate. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

Charles Dean Newman, Sr., was born on July 17, 1943, in Shelby County, the son of Albert H. and Pauline Kruger. He was united in marriage with Lena M. Horath on January 14, 1962. She survives.

Charles is also survived by their daughter, Lorinda (Ron) Billington, and their son, Charles D. Newman, Jr.; three grandsons: Aaron, Ryan, and Dustin Billington; and four great-grandchildren: Jaxson, Matthew, Brycen, and Lena..

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

Charles retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass.

Memorials may be made to the Delavan Rescue Squad.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home.