Jerry L. NEWBROUGH

Jerry NEWBROUGH Obituary

CLAYTON, Ill. -- Jerry L. Newbrough, 51, of Clayton, died at 10:02 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 7, 2009) in Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Born May 23, 1958, in Mexico, Mo., Jerry was a son of Russell and Martha Hucker Newbrough. He married Sonya Buss on Sept. 27, 1980, in Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Golden. Jerry graduated from Mexico (Mo.) Senior High School in 1976. He went on to attend St. Paul's College in Concordia, Mo. He spent 10 years as a draftsman for various manufacturing companies before becoming a cabinetmaker. Jerry owned and managed his own cabinet business, Wren Hollow Woodworking, for five years and was the lead cabinet designer and CNC programmer for Drieselman Manufacturing Co. Inc. in Quincy. Jerry was an active member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clayton where he held various offices within the church. He also was a board member for the Adams-Brown County (Clayton) Old Settlers and the Clayton town board, were he served one term as mayor. Jerry enjoyed traveling and spending time and having healthy debates with family and friends. His hobbies included antiquing, flea marketing, bowling, fishing and woodworking. Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Sonya Newbrough of Clayton; two children, Lauren Logan and her husband, Josh, of Indianapolis, and Ryan Newbrough of Macomb; his parents, Russell and Martha Newbrough of Mexico, Mo.; a brother, Christopher Newbrough and his wife, Pearl of Mexico, Mo.; a sister, Ellen Newbrough of Mexico, Mo.; his mother-in-law, Lois Buss of Clayton; two brothers-in-law, Kevin Buss and his wife, Cheryl, of Quincy and Nathan Buss of Clayton; a sister-in-law, Cindy Asher and her husband, Dale, of Mendon; and various nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Elizabeth Newbrough; his maternal grandparents, Paul and Ida May Hucker; and his father-in-law, Eilert Buss. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clayton, conducted by Rev. Robert Alexander. Burial will be in South Side Cemetery in Clayton. VISITATION: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Clayton. MEMORIALS: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clayton. ARRANGEMENTS: Hamilton Funeral Home, Clayton. WEB SITE: www.hamiltonfuneralhomes.net. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

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Published by Herald-Whig from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry NEWBROUGH

12 Entries

Wayne and Janice Posey

November 14, 2009

Sonja we were shocked to read this sad news. We will always remember Jerry as a wonderful friendly neighbor. He always has a kind word and we missed you both and the kids when you moved. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Doug & Cindy Walker

November 12, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sharon Young Dollens

November 11, 2009

So sorry to hear about Jerry. He was a very kind person and we shared many "hi cuz" greetings in the halls at MHS. So encouraging to hear about his faith and the faith of your family. I will be praying for peace and strength for you in the upcoming difficult weeks.

Lori (Flesner) Hoff

November 11, 2009

Sonya, I was very sorry to find out about Jerry's death. He was always fun to talk with, and full of life. May God surround you and your family with special friends and comfort during this time until you see him again.

Ellen Newbrough

November 10, 2009

This is Jerry's sister, Ellen, some of you I may know I don't know, I met so many wonderful people at the visitation who all loved Jerry like we did! Thank you very much for your thoughts and prayers, they are very much needed at this time! I didn't know how many lives he really touched but then again I'm not surprised! He loved little kids and the elderly like his other brother & I do, we all like so much of the same thing! I have to give credit to my mom and dad for instilling us with the faith of God and for caring for others! I love my family so much, his family and my family here in MO. Mom and dad are to be given the credit for how they raised us, for that I'm so thankful! How can a man who is so kind hearted, so loving and caring be taken away from us at such an early age! We had plans all the way through Christmas, which Jerry was such a kid himself at this time of year, he was just taken away from us at too early an age! God knows who to call so all I can say is God has plans for him up in Heaven far more important then our plans here on earth! I rest easy knowing that he is with God, our whole family has a very strong faith in God and I know he has much better plans for Jerry up there! Who knows he may be playing Santa in his workshop, working with all the wood he loved so much! I'm sure he really is not doing that but I can still think that he is! I know he is glorifying God in such a very good way! He was never afraid of dying, I'm not either as my younger brother, we know we will meet up with Jerry whenever God calls us! We know our days are numbered and this really brouoght it into focus for all of us I think! Thank you all for your feelings expressed, they are very much appreciated! I think we have some weeks before we all come to grips with this but at least we are on the right path! God wants us to be joyous and thankful and in some ways we are but then I'm sure we all have our questions, I know I do! He was so peaceful looking and I know he is in so much of a better place, Heaven is the cream of the crop, such a glorious place to be! He's happy now, that makes me happy too, I may still cry for the loss of him but that is me being selfish, can't help it, I'm his sister, I loved him so much and looked up to him so much and I will miss talking to him, asking his advice, etc. No one replaces your brother and no one ever will, I will still see him as a small child, an adolescent, teenager, college, and the man he grew to be and I'm proud to say he was my brother! Above all he loved his family so much, all of us, for that I'm very thakful for! Thank you so much, he would love to hear all that was said about him, he probably already knows! Thank you again, with love, Ellen Newbrough

Lisa " Ihnen" Surratt

November 10, 2009

Sonya,
So sorry to read about Jerry. May God give you strength and support in thi time of sorrow.

Rita & Chuck Brooks

November 10, 2009

Sonya and family,
I am so surprised and sorry to hear about Jerry. God's blessing be with you in your time of loss.

Carolyn

November 10, 2009

To Jerry's family,
I was so shocked to hear of Jerry's passing. I am so very sorry. There is never a good time to lose a loved one, especially at a young age with so much life to live yet. Ellen, here is a hug just for you. ( ) Wish I could do more.
Carolyn - Mexico

Cheryl and Jim Baehr

November 9, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. Jerry was a good man and he always was good about stopping and talking when you ran into him somewhere. Jim and I both liked him alot. I hope God eases your pain and helps you through this time. I truely am sorry. Cheryl,Jim

November 9, 2009

I'm so sorry that Ed and I couldn't make it to offer our sympathy in person, but you are very much in our prayers. Jerry was such a blessing to those who knew him. God knew what He was doing when he chose Jerry at this time, unfortunately we don't. But may you all feel God's presence in the coming days and weeks, and know that you are not alone. Ed and Iris Trantham

debra cain

November 9, 2009

Grandpa Henry always spoke highly of Jerry. As they were both alike in many ways, jolly, keeping things merry as they intently listened and offered an open ear to hear. He will truly be missed. May your cherished memories give you comfort at this time of loss. We pray in the Name of Jesus, peace and comfort in this time of need.
Terry,Debi & Josh Cain
Matthew & Amanda Cain
Nicole & Josh Newton

Doug, Debbie, Jesslyn, Lauren, Regan and Collin Tenhouse

November 9, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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