Jon Owen Newberry, 71, of Dallas City, IL passed away at 7:20 AM Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home.

Jon was born on September 19, 1942 in Quincy, IL the son of Quentin and Marie Wolf Newberry. On January 31, 1965 he married Carolyn Hendricks in Dallas City, she survives.

He was a graduate of the Dallas City High School. He then served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 until 1964. Jon worked for J.I. Case in Burlington, retiring 20 years ago. He then worked for Apple River Chemical Plant near Niota. Jon served on the Dallas City Township Board, where he had just recently resigned, was a member of the Dallas City American Legion, and was a "hobby farmer". Mr. Newberry was an excellent carpenter, he liked and collected International Tractors, was a NASCAR fan, especially the Earnhardts, and always had to drive Chevys. He also enjoyed watching television, especailly the cooking shows. Jon loved spending time with his grandchildren and following their activities.

Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Michele Newberry of Dallas City, one son Troy (Stacie) Newberry of Carman, IL, six grandchildren, Brandan Beach, AJ Beach, Lindsay Beach, Madison Newberry, Preston Newberry, and Lucas Newberry, one brother Terry (Becky) Newberry of Rio Vista, IL, and a sister-in-law Peggy Newberry of Dallas City.

Jon was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Steven Newberry.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Diane Halsey officiating. Burial with Military Rites will be held in Byler Cemetery, rural Dallas City. Friends may call any time after 4:00 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. A memorial fund has been established for the Dallas City Veterans Memorial and the Lomax Ambulance.