Obituary for Willard Newcomb
Willard Newcomb, age 86, of Harrisburg, Illinois passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 in Harrisburg, Illinois. He was born on February 23, 1935 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Louis Monroe and Hallie June Turner Newcomb. Willard proudly served in the United States Army and was married to Bernice Newcomb and she survives.
Surviving are his wife, Bernice Newcomb of Harrisburg, Illinois. Sons, Jeff and wife Tamara Newcomb of Harrisburg, Illinois and Bertis Newcomb of Carrier Mills, Illinois. Brother, Donald Newcomb of Joliet, Illinois. Two grandchildren, Hallie Olsoe of Harrisburg, Illinois and Evie Newcomb of Carrier Mills.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Brothers, Wayne, Marion, Henry, Orval and Wenzel Newcomb. Sisters, Gertie Crawford, Hazel Pankey and Betty Ammerman.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisburg, Illinois. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, January 17, 2022 at Kerley Cemetery in Pope County with Bro. Dewayne Taylor officiating. All that may wish to attend services should meet at Kerley Cemetery. Arrangements in care of the J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home in Harrisburg, Illinois.
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Surviving are his wife, Bernice Newcomb of Harrisburg, Illinois. Sons, Jeff and wife Tamara Newcomb of Harrisburg, Illinois and Bertis Newcomb of Carrier Mills, Illinois. Brother, Donald Newcomb of Joliet, Illinois. Two grandchildren, Hallie Olsoe of Harrisburg, Illinois and Evie Newcomb of Carrier Mills.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Brothers, Wayne, Marion, Henry, Orval and Wenzel Newcomb. Sisters, Gertie Crawford, Hazel Pankey and Betty Ammerman.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisburg, Illinois. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, January 17, 2022 at Kerley Cemetery in Pope County with Bro. Dewayne Taylor officiating. All that may wish to attend services should meet at Kerley Cemetery. Arrangements in care of the J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home in Harrisburg, Illinois.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Sunday
16
Jan
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
J.M. Weirauch Funeral Home
211 North Jackson St.
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Graveside
Monday
17
Jan
1:00 PM
Kerley Cemetery
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Dixion Springs, IL _
Cemetery Details
Location
Kerley Cemetery
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Dixion Springs, IL _
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