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Jane Newton Obituary
JANE L. NEWTON, 100, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at Wooded Glen on Friday morning, August 4, 2023. She was born in New York City on November 26, 1922, the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Rosenbloom) Heimerdinger.
Jane began her professional career as the Etiquette Editor at Vogue Magazine in the 1940's. She then owned her own interior design studio, Jane Newton Interiors, in Chicago for over 35 years. In 2005, Jane and her husband of 59 years, Howard, moved to Springfield and she enjoyed volunteering as a docent at the Westcott House.
Howard preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by her children, Diane Ericksen and her husband, Dr. Tom of Springfield and Richard Newton and his wife, Dr. Monya Elgart of Old Lyme, CT; sister, Ann Mizel of Boca Raton, FL; grandchildren, Melissa (Brad) Gmerek, Christine and Brittany Ericksen, Clio (Gilbert Berthold) Newton, and Taylor Newton; and great grandchildren, Logan, Miles, Owen, Luke, Mason, Gabriel, Nicholas, Ava, and Eli. Also surviving are beloved nieces and nephews, Jim (Lynn) Friedman, Tom (Cecile) Friedman and Cathy (Mark) Susskind.
A private celebration of Jane's life will be held at the family's convenience. The LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.littletonandrue.com
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Marla Levie Craven
November 18, 2024
Jane and Howard were such wonderful friends to my parents Muriel and Harold Levie. I also had a very special relationship with Jane. She decorated every apartment and home I ever lived in. She, my mom and I would go to Weight Watchers together and had such laughs because she was so skinny and they wouldn´t accept her. I kept up with Jane until my mother passed away three years ago at 97. I´ll never forget Richard Newton helping me with all my art projects. Sweet Jane, may your memory be for a blessing. Love, Marla Levie Craven
Saralyn and Ed Richard
November 27, 2023
We are so very sad to learn of Jane's passing. Jane was very special to us. As the closest of friends to our parents, Sue and Jerry Richard, Jane and Howard were people we admired and loved, our role models. Jane was my interior designer and go-to person for anything artistic. She was smart, stylish, and loads of fun. Our deepest condolences to Diane and Richard and their families. Jane gave us all a lot to miss!
Denise Moore
August 9, 2023
It has been a great pleasure working with ,and getting to know Jane. Jane was a very classy, smart and independent woman. We had some interesting conversations . Jane also told me she a good life we talk about her travels and her family and her sister too. I think of Jane ofn even though I didn't see her as often as I would liked she was and will in my heart and thoughts . She wa a wonderful and a very classy woman.To Diane,Richard and Dr. Tom it's been a pleasure meeting you all. And my condolences to the rest of the family.
Gayle and Charlie Nardiello
August 7, 2023
It has been a true honor to know this special lady. Her smile was contagious. She was always positive and she will truly be missed. Her family loved her and she knew it.
Josh Nicewaner
August 7, 2023
Such a nice lady with a personality that filled a room. Sorry for your loss Diane, Tom & family.
Sheila Franklin
August 7, 2023
I hope you all know how much Jane meant to me...She was a beautiful Lady.. I just loved her after the first time meeting her. She always called me Darling..So now I say to her RIP Darling.. I also enjoyed meeting her family You Guys were the Greatest. I will never forget her I promise..Bless U guys and always have your memories to guide You thru your loss.. Sheila from The Wooded Glen.
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