Cathy England
Catherine “Cathy” Susan King England, 58, of Sullivan passed peacefully at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, July 29 in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Services will be at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation 5-8 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 1) and funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday, August 2. Inurnment will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Casual attire is requested. 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
Gretchen Morrison
Gretchen Diane Bailey Morrison passed away peacefully in her home in Louisville, Ky. on July 15, 2018.
She was born on May 12, 1944. A native of Lovington, Gretchen graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in education. An avid learner, she went on to earn multiple masters’ degrees as well as her Ph.D. Gretchen possessed many unique talents including needlepointing, knitting, sewing, cooking, decorating, antiquing, and gardening. She loved sharing her creations with others to bring them joy. Having raised her family on a farm, animals were always an integral part of her life. In her later years, in lieu of farm animals she had cats whom she showered with attention. Her beloved feline companions Bensyn and Greysyn have relocated to Springfield, Illinois with family where they will continue to be cherished. 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
Lena Gillenwater
Lena Ann (Botts) Gillenwater, 96, formerly of Lovington, passed away in Imboden Creek Nursing Home in Decatur Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 6:27 p.m. with family at bedside.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 20 at Strode Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, Kentucky with the burial following in Harlan Crossroads Cemetery.
She was born May 26, 1922 in Monroe County, Ky. to the late William Earlie and Pearliza Smith Botts. 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
David Garrett
Funeral services for David Eugene Garrett, 75, of Lovington were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial with military rites by Lovington American Legion Post #429 was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.
Garrett passed away at 1:45 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2018 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More
Sharon McMahan
Sharon Kay McMahan, 75, of Sullivan and Willcox, Ariz. died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 in Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
A reception will be held 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday at Titus Manor at Wyman Park with a memorial service to follow at 5:30 p.m. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More
Rex Fleshner
Rex Fleshner, 79, of Greentop, Missouri passed away July 4, 2018 in Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri.
The son of John Joseph and Clover Andrews Fleshner, he was born March 27, 1939 in Mattoon, Illinois. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School in Sullivan. He was united in marriage to Shirley Loy and to this union two daughters were born, Patty and Debbie. He then was united in marriage to Virkita (Fiest) Elder, who had three sons, Ted, Ed and Fred Elder, and to this union one son John Joseph was born. He later was united in marriage to Johnette (Pack) Perry, who had two sons, Steve and Mark Perry and one daughter, Marsha (Perry) Shahan. Read More
William Dulik
William (Bill...Jim...Jim Dandy) Thomas Dulik, 80, passed away June 25, 2018. He fought a courageous battle against cancer, but in the end his heart couldn’t endure the pain.
The son of Tom and Betty Dulik, he was born in Ronco, Pa. where he lived until he joined the Air Force. His first assignment was to England where he met his wife of almost 60 years Rosemary (Jean), and they had four children together. They lived in various states until he retired from the Air Force after 20 years and settled in Decatur, Illinois until he moved to Little Rock, Ark. to take a position at the Little Rock Airport. He moved to Sullivan three years ago to be closer to friends and family and less traffic. He was a devoted husband to Jean and was looking forward to celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in September. Read More