Category Archives: Obituaries

Ron Landers

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•June 19, 2019•

Victor Ronald Landers, 85, passed away May 20, 2019 at his residence in Longmont, Colorado. “Ron” was born October 8, 1933 to Victor William Landers and Corina Mabel Poland Landers in Sullivan.
Ron is a graduate of Sullivan High School and Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.  While attending Eastern, he played football for the EIU Panthers. After graduating, he became coach at Pleasant Hill, Illinois High School and later became a coach in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Real Estate led Ron to move to Longmont, Colorado where he resided with his surviving wife Nancy Vaughn Landers. Read More

Obituaries 6-12-2019

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Judy Wilson

Judith Anne Wilson, 78, of Hutton Township, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 in Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. The funeral service was held Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial followed in Hurricane Cemetery south of Charleston. Read More

Obituaries 6-12-2019: Martin Elzy

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Martin Elzy

Austin, Texas resident Martin Elzy passed away on June 2, 2019 due to ALS. Martin was born June 27, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois to Ruby Irene Elzy and Junior Dale Elzy of Sullivan. Martin grew up among many beloved relatives and attended Sullivan High School where he played several sports, joined the student government, and sang for weddings.
At Eastern Illinois University Martin completed his 1968 Bachelors in Education and 1969 Masters in History, earning EIU’s 2006 Outstanding Graduate Alumnus Award. Martin spent one year teaching high school world history in Franklin, Ohio, before earning his 1975 Doctorate in History at Miami University of Ohio. Read More

Obituaries 6-12-20109: Barbara Wilson

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Barbara Wilson

Barbara Wilson, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:56 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.    Read More

Obituaries 6-12-2019: Bill Alwerdt

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Bill Alwerdt

Dr. William E. ‘Bill’ Alwerdt, 87, of Sullivan passed away at 12:20 a.m. Sunday June 9, 2019 in Arbor Rose of Arcola surrounded by his family.
Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Public Masonic Rites will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

Obituaries 6-12-2019: Kay Foster

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Kay Foster

Kay Ann Foster, 66, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Thursday June 6, 2019 in her residence.
Private family graveside services will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Kay was born October 4, 1952 in Decatur, a daughter of Vernon and Beverly Moore Perrine. She had worked for several social service agencies over the years. Read More

Obituaries 6-12-2019: Frank Nomina

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Frank Nomina

Francis J. “Frank” Nomina, 82, of Sullivan, formerly of Monticello, Ind., passed away at 6:32 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2019 in Mason Point in Sullivan with family by his side.
He was born May 25, 1937 in Delphos, Ohio, a son of Francis C. and Agnes M. Bendele Nomina. On November 24, 1956, in Delphos, Ohio, he married Barbara “Barb” Sickels who preceded him in death on December 1, 2014. Read More

Obituaries 6-12-2019: Madeline Smith

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Madeline Smith

Madeline Rinay Smith passed away at 4:13 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
A visitation will be held 6-7 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany.
Madeline was born June 8, 2019 in Urbana, a daughter of Shelby Lynn Morrow. Though her time was very short, she made a loving and lasting impact on her mother and family. They loved her unconditionally and will miss her dearly. Read More

Celebration of Life Services for Nina Martin

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Nina Martin

A gathering in celebration and remembrance of the life of Nina Tabor Martin, who died January 28, 2019, will be held by her family at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 in the Mason Point Banquet Hall (Knight Building), One Masonic Way in Sullivan.
Reminiscences by Nina’s family and friends will be followed by a buffet lunch. To aid the family in planning, persons intending to come are cordially asked to call 847-287-5094 or email philmart8@yahoo.com by June 21, 2019.