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Joy Yvonne Staley Bower

Joy Bower went to be with the Father May, 7, 2008 in Indianapoplis, IN.   She was born in Jasper County, Illinois to Bernard and Mary Tabb Staley. &nbs; She married Eugene Bower in Newton at Grace United Methodist Church on September 9, 1962.

Joy is survived by her husband; three children Kathi (John) Peterson of San Diego, CA, Sandi (Russ) Prince of Redding, CT and Jason (Debbie) Bower of Newton; three grandsons Zachary Peterson, Jerry Prince and Ian Bower.   She is also susvived by three siblings a brother Bernard Staley, Jr. of wentzville, MO and sisters Judith Staley of Newton and Konnie Hoff of Redding, CT.   She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services celebrating Joy's life will be held at 9:00 AM, Monday, May 12, 2008 at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney, Illinois with Rev. Sue Bailey officiating.   Visitation will be held 2:00-4:00 PM Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the church.   Burial will be in the Chapel Cemetery, rural Newton.   The Crain Funeral Home in Newton is in charge of arrangements.

Marinda Lea "Rin" Katsorelos Age 72

Marinda Katsorelos of Newton, Illinois passed away at 6:14 AM Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO   She left peacefully with her family at her side.

Funeral services celebrating Marinda's life will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Frist Baptish Church in Newton with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating.   Burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery in Newton.   Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 PM, Monday, May 12, 2008 at the church.   The Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.   Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or the Jasper County Shirne Club for the Shriner's Childrens Hospital.

Marinda was born December 16, 1935 in Willow Springs, MO to James Martin and Sarah Estelle (Curley) Murrell.   She was one of seven siblings living in rural Missouri.   At the age of eighteen she moved to Spingfield, MO to live with her sister, Norma, and work at St. John's Hospital as a nurse assistant.   It was there that she met and fell in love with John Nick Katsorelos, a member of the U.S. Air Force.   She and John married shortly after on February 20, 1955 in Fordland, MO and moved to Harrisonburg, Virginia where they had their first child, Anthea Grace.   In 1956, John's work led them to Newton, Illinois where they settled for the majority of their 53 years of marriage.   There, Marinda gave birth to two more children, Tony Nick and Pamela Lea.

Marinda lived a fun and fulfilling life.   Her endearing personality touched the lives of many as she knew no strangers.   While in Newton, Marinda's genial soul permeated the town.   She welcomed all into her home for amusement, support, respite, and fine suisine.   Many knew her as a missionary supporting children who needed a mother figure and providing shelter to abandoned animals.   Others knew her as the matriach, hosting family gatherings and keeping everyone in line.   To her grandchildren, "Ma" was not the typical grandmother.   She represented all that was fun and exciting in life and always telling us, "I love your more."

"Rin" was active in the community as a member of the Junior Women's Club, the women's bowling league, NCHS band boosters, Jasper County Country Club and was a supporter of the Jasper County Shrine Club.   She was also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Newton.   For several years, she entertained guests at her restaurant, Marinda Lea's.   One of her favorite activities was "road tripping" through the country with her friends learning about Jasper County.   She spent the last years of ther life focusing on family, flowers and friendship and enjoying life with her husband at Lake Jasper.

She is survived by her loving husband, John Nick Katsorelos; three chidlren Anthea (John) Zumbahlen of Newton, Tony (Robyn) Katsorelos of Leawood, Kansas and Pamela (John) Burton of Overland Park, Kansas.   She had several grandchildren Sarah (Daniel) Weiler of Geneva, IL, Lucas Zumbahlen of Newton, Alexandra and Austin Katsorelos of Leawood, KS, Michelle, Mackenzie and Sydney Burton of Overland Park, KS.   She also leaves behind her faithful animal companions and several "adopted" family members.   She was preceded in death by her parents as well as two sisters Ruth Wright and Lois Crider.

Imogene Miller Age 83

Imogene Milller of Albany, Geogeria formerly of Willow Hill, IL passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2008 in Albany.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Shiloh Christian Church, Willow Hill.   Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.   Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery, Willow Hill.   Memorials may be made to the Shiloh Christian Church.   The Crain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.