Charles E. Dhom (95) of Newton

Charles Edward “Charlie” Dhom, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 AM Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Fr. Dean Probst celebrating mass. Private burial will be in the New Saint Peter Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 AM Friday, April 22, 2022, at the church. In loving memory of Charles, memorials may be made to the Saint Thomas Catholic School. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left by clicking here.

Charles Edward, better known as Charlie was born March 22, 1927, in Jasper County, Illinois, the son of Charles and Josephine (Lobmier) Dhom, and left this earth peacefully on April 16, 2022, surrounded by his family. Charlie, as he liked to be called, attended and graduated from Newton Community High School. He went immediately after graduation time to the United States Army and served in Germany in WW II. Charlie worked at many occupations upon discharge from the armed services and lastly retired from Newton Power Plant where he worked in the coal yard.

Charlie is survived by his wife Evelyn, son James (Donna) Dhom; three Grandchildren, Trina Schoonover (Lucan Wilson), Matt (Sara) Dhom, Josh Dhom (Stephanie Schnepper); thirteen Great Grandchildren, Daniel, Nick, Alice, Livi, Trevaun, Anissa, Gabriel, Naomi, Asher, Arin, Danika, Katelyn and Dylan and Many nieces and nephews.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Chris, Sally, Esther and Florence, brothers Vincent and Lawrence.