Charles Condiff
Funeral services for Charles Marion Condiff, 82, of Oreana were held at 10 a.m. Monday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial with military rites was in Friends Creek Cemetery in Argenta.
He died at 11:57 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 16, 2015 in Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur. Read More
Jerry Maxedon
Graveside services for Jerry M. Maxedon, 74, of Sullivan were held at 10 a.m. Monday in Camfield Cemetery in rural Sullivan with Kenny Bontrager officiating. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan assisted with arrangements.
He died at 12:59 a.m. Friday September 18, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More
James R. Moll
James R. Moll, 69, of Sullivan, formerly of Herrick, died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday Sept. 12, 2015 in Courtyard Estates in Sullivan.
According to his wishes there will be no visitation or service. Private family burial will be in Myers Cemetery in Herrick. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. Read More
Nancy Parks
Nancy I. Parks, 77, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.
Nancy was born September 4, 1938 in Omega, a daughter of Douglas and Eileen Holzhausen Marlow. She married Tom Parks June 15, 1957 in Tuscola, and he survives. She worked as a secretary at the General Telephone Company and First United Methodist Church. She was a librarian at Sullivan High School and was an Avon sales woman for more than 30 years. She was a member of First Christian Church in Sullivan. Nancy enjoyed traveling; she was an avid sports fan and always made sure she made it to her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events throughout the years. She truly enjoyed and loved spending time with all of her family. Read More
Ray Shain
Funeral services for Opha “Ray” Shain, 67, of Sullivan were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.
He passed away at 9:15 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2015 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Coles County.
Ray was born March 15, 1948 in Decatur, a son of Henry Walter and Arvilla Fern Wickiser Shain. He married Earletta Marie Lane July 6, 1973 in Sullivan, and she preceded him in death October 6, 2010. Ray was the chief water plant operator for the city of Sullivan and retired after 33 years. He was a member of the NHRA, NRA, EPA Quarters Hundred Club, Ramblin Misfits Car Club in Decatur, Upholstery Union and the Illinois Foster Parents Association. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. He was an avid car guy and enjoyed drag racing. Read More
Julia Howard
Funeral Mass Celebrating the life of Julia “Judy” Ann Howard, 76, of Decatur was held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday September 10, 2015 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Rick Welton, Celebrant. Burial was in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care was in charge of the arrangements.
She died at 5:41 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2015, in the Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Julia was born March 27, 1939, in Decatur, a daughter of Victor and Katherine Funk Walters. She graduated from Parkland College with a veterinarian tech degree and worked for several veterinarians throughout her life. She enjoyed many hobbies such as decorating cakes, sewing and showing dogs. She was quite creative in designing flower gardens. She loved her family and her dogs and attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Julia married Kenneth Merlin Howard of Dalton City December 28, 1958, and he preceded her in death in 1996. Read More
Rosie London
Graveside services for Roselee “Rosie” Briscoe London, 75, of Sullivan were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Liberty Cemetery in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements.
She passed away at 5:18 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Rosie was born April 30, 1940, the daughter of Durward and Maureen Wheeler Briscoe. She married Wayne London February 13, 2013 in Arthur. She was a member of the Little Flock Baptist Church in rural Moweaqua. Read More
Ernie Simmons
Celebration of Life services for Ernest “Ernie” Simmons, 89, of Mishawaka, Ind., formerly of Decatur and Sullivan, were held at 6 p.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Masonic rites were conducted by Stephen Decatur Lodge #979 AF & AM. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Monday in Camp Butler Cemetry in Springfield with military rites by Sangamon County Intervets. Read More
Ray Shain
Opha “Ray” Shain, 67, of Sullivan died at 9:15 p.m. Monday Sept. 7, 2015 in Sarah Bush Lincoln in Coles County. Read More
Jill England
Funeral services for Jill T. England, 53, of Rochester, formerly of Sullivan, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, in the Ansar Temple in Springfield.
She passed away at 8:54 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2015, in her home in Rochester after living a good, fun life and losing it to cancer. Read More