Marshall, IL Stephen Newport, age 71, passed away at 12:10 AM November 29, 2018 at Burnsides Community Health Center in Marshall, IL. He was born on October 9, 1947 in Terre Haute, IN to Steven D and Florence E (VanDevender) Newport. He was a retired unit secretary form Union Hospital. Mr. Newport is survived by his wife Sandra (Maurer) Newport of Marshall, IL and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a graduate of Indiana State University, and was a draftsman at Arvens Industries before working in health care. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday at the Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall, IL with Rev. Stacy Tomich Officiating. Burial will follow in the Darwin Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until services time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshal Music Boosters. Online condolences may be expressed at pearcefuneralservices.com