The Meyer Funeral Home, located at 307 West Jourdan Street in Newton, IL has been serving Jasper County in the same location since 1931. The business was originated by George Markwell on the square in Newton sometime during the 1910s or 1920s. In 1931 his son Louis Markwell purchased the former Laugel Family Home which was built in 1894 and converted it into the Markwell Funeral Home.
Mr. Markwell operated the business until 1941 when he sold the business to Dean Parker. Mr. Parker operated the business until 1959 when he sold it to a funeral director named Jim Flagg. Mr. Flagg operated the business until 1969 when he sold it to Jim Buchanan of Robinson, Illinois. In that same year, the Buchanan Family hired a funeral director from Effingham, Illinois named Darrel Holland who had been employed at Bauer Funeral Home.
Mr. Markwell operated the business until 1941 when he sold the business to Dean Parker. Mr. Parker operated the business until 1959 when he sold it to a funeral director named Jim Flagg. Mr. Flagg operated the business until 1969 when he sold it to Jim Buchanan of Robinson, Illinois. In that same year, the Buchanan Family hired a funeral director from Effingham, Illinois named Darrel Holland who had been employed at Bauer Funeral Home.
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Staff members of Meyer Funeral Homes are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors. Jason is always willing to volunteer his time to help with various community organizations and activities.
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