Donald Finch

Donald Finch passed away peacefully in his home in Converse, Tex. Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
He was born in Decatur March 31, 1932.
Donald served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Sasebo, Japan. He also served aboard the flagship USS Mt. McKinley as a Teletype Seaman (TESN). In May 1956 near the Martial Islands in the South Pacific, Don and his shipmates participated in the first hydrogen bomb test to be witnessed by dignitaries and journalists from the deck of the Mt. McKinley.
His greatest loves in life were God, country, family and carpentry. He was faithful to each. Read More

Ronald Lane

Ronald Gail Lane, 76, of Indianapolis, Ind. died at 11:02 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Life’s Journey in Indianapolis.
He was born June 15, 1942 in the family home near Sullivan, a son of Orris and Helen Lane.
Ronald was educated in the Sullivan schools where he was an outstanding athlete. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he had been an air traffic controller and recently was self-employed. He was a member of First Christian Church in Sullivan. Read More

Linda Grose

Linda J. Grose, 78, of Sullivan passed away at 8:45 a.m. Monday July 30, 2018 in her residence.
Celebration of Life services will be noon Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiaiting. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon Friday. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.
Linda was born March 23, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter of Oliver and Earlene Walker Brindley. She married Michael S. Grose June 17, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri, and he preceded her in death December 25, 2016. She had been a teacher at El Paso Elementary School and later served as a substitute teacher for El Paso Elementary School, had an in home day care center while raising a family and then became a teacher for Sullivan Preschool and eventually being their director. Read More

Shelia Lee

Shelia Rene White Lee, 60, of Sullivan passed away at 12:18 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Saint Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
A memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, August 18 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Shelia was born August 2, 1957 in Decatur, the sixth and youngest child of Benton Robert White and Dorothy Marie Bridges. Shelia lived in the central Illinois area her entire life. She was always there for her family, taking care of her parents for many years. She loved working on family history and enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and doing other crafts in her spare time. Read More

Vickie Anderson

Vickie Ann Anderson of Mattoon, 68, passed away surrounded by family on July 16, 2018 in Sullivan.
Born January 14, 1950 in San Marcus, Texas, she was a daughter of Mary and Paul Elzy and father John Nesloney. She graduated from Lake Land College in 1988 and worked as a licensed practical nurse for many years throughout Coles County.
Vickie touched so many lives throughout her career, patients and colleagues alike. She loved to take care of people and always offered a listening ear. She adored her pets equally as much as her family. Vickie loved fishing, camping, being outdoors, and taking care of her family. She truly lived life to the fullest. Her selflessness, courage, and quick wit will be missed dearly. Read More