It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gloria Marie Newcom of Herrin, Illinois, who passed away on August 20, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Rocco Varacalli and Theresa Varacalli (Oloffo); her former life partner Jerry Houchens; her husband Don Newcom; her brother Nicholas; her sister-in-law Stella Varacalli; and her daughter-in-law Nancy Jane Penninger.

She is survived by : her former life partner Edward Penninger; her children, Kim Campe (Kevin) of Troy, IL and Greg Penninger (Teressa) of Herrin, IL; her grandchildren, Desi Penninger of Marion, IL, Shawn Penninger (Sarah) of Herrin, IL, Heather Rosanna Dwyer (Jason) of Crab Orchard, IL, Theresa Campe of Troy, IL, Michael Campe (Nici) of Troy, IL, Justin Lane (Brenda) of Herndon, KY and Joshua Lane of Honolulu, HI; her great grandchildren, Kaylin Penninger, Savannah Penninger, Allie Jane Dwyer, Conner Penninger, Mya Dwyer, Jameson Penninger, Gage Penninger, Samuel Lane and Cassian Lane; and her sister Grace Goodman (Ray) of Michigan. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other extended family and many friends.

For those who prefer, memorial donations may be directed to "St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.". Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed c/o Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL 62959.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home