Obituary Lance Cpl. Robert John "R.J." Newton, 21, of Creve Coeur, IL, died on Monday, August 23, 2010 while supporting combat operations in Bastion, Afghanistan. He was born on August 21, 1989 in Naples, FL to Richard B. and Denise R. Wainscott Newton. Surviving are his parents and 1 sister, Breanna Newton, all of Creve Coeur; paternal grandparents, Robert and Linda Newton of Naples, FL; maternal grandparents, John "Jack" and Anita Wainscott of Pekin, IL; 1 aunt, Rebecca (Robert) Handy; 2 uncles, Randall Newton and David (Tina) Wainscott, all of Florida, and much extended family including many lifelong friends. R.J. enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after graduating from East Peoria Community High School class of 2007. R.J. served with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. He was the recipient of the Marine Good Conduct Metal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and NATO Medal - ISAF Afghanistan. R.J. posthumously received the Purple Heart Medal. He took great pride in being a U.S. Marine, especially the day he wore his dress blues and took his sister, Breanna to "Me and My Guy Dance". R.J. loved all outdoor activities including hunting, rock climbing, and playing baseball. He also greatly enjoyed time spent just hanging out with family and friends or driving his 4x4 truck. Funeral services will be at 10 am Friday, September 3, 2010 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria, IL. Rev. Craig Hislope will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 - 7 pm Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin, IL where full military rites will be accorded.