Published on September 8, 2025 4:28 pm
Last Updated on September 8, 2025 4:28 pm
Timothy Ray Newlin, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:11 AM – Sunday, May 18, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
A service celebrating Tim’s life will be held at 7:00 PM – Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the West End Reception and Events Center, 202 Museum Drive, Newton, Illinois, with Brother Tim Schnautz officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, before the service. In loving memory of Tim, memorials may be mailed to the Jasper County Cancer Fund, PO Box 333, Newton, Illinois, 62448. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. Please visit www.meyerfh.com to view the full obituary and to give condolences to the family.
Timothy, better known as Tim, was born on July 1, 1962, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Glen A. and Iris Jean (Buzzard) Newlin. He attended Newton Community High School, graduating with the Class of 1980. Tim grew up on the family farm, the place he now called home. Farming was in his blood; he went to work in the implement industry at the age of 15. First working at Jansen Brothers IH dealership and finishing his career working alongside his brother at Newton Implement.
Tim is survived by Siblings- Jeffery “J.O.” Newlin of Newton, Illinois; Jerry Newlin of Jewett, Illinois; Leah Newlin and Judy Newlin of Gila, Illinois; Cousin- Cheryl and Gary Butcher, Nathan Butcher and Katie Greene; Faithful companions, his dogs Daisy and Big O.
Tim was preceded in passing by his parents, grandparents, several special cousins and his dog Buddy.