Betty Born
Betty J. Born, 99, of Lovington, passed away 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Bridle Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care Community in Mahomet.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Burial was in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to Lovington First Christian Church.
Read MoreJanette Kay (Beals) McReynolds, 81, of Bethany, passed away 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church: 219 S. Lincoln St. Bethany, IL, 61914 or to Heritage Woods of Sullivan Activity Fund.
Jan was born on February 2, 1945, in Coles County; the daughter of Hubert Vanus and Zola Grace (Thomas) England. Adopted by George F. and Kathryn (Thomas) Beals. She married Walter Dean McReynolds on May 24, 1969, in Charleston; he preceded her in death on September 21, 2024.
She graduated from Sullivan High and went on to graduate with a teaching degree and Masters of Guidance and Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. She loved teaching in the area schools and was a member of the Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a church camp director and past president of the CPWM, traveling across the United States, Colombia, Japan and China.
Jan is survived by her children, Adam (Leslie) McReynolds of Trilla, Alisha McReynolds of Castro Valley, CA, and Aaron (Candace) McReynolds of Sullivan; grandchildren, Holly McReynolds of Charleston, Avery McReynolds of Oakland, CA, and Burton McReynolds of Sullivan; brother, Duane Beals of Decatur; twin sister, Joan (David) Richardson of Yuma, AZ. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters, Mary Jane, Nola Mae and Clara Mae; brothers, Duane V., Gene Calvin, Darrell Hubert, Dale and Dean.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Karen Neathery
Karen M. Neathery, 63, of Bethany, passed away at 1:10 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
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Karon Lawson
Karon Lawson, 88, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home.
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Johnna Howard
Johnna L. Howard, 73, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:13 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026 in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Crystal Harl
Crystal R. Harl, 65, of Sullivan, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Sullivan.
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Cathy Gerould
Cathy Jayne Mulvaney Gerould, age 66, of Mattoon passed away on January 26, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital.
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Janet Crandall
Janet Wise Crandall, 96, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away peacefully at 6:30 a.m. on January 27, 2026, at Heritage Woods, Sullivan, IL. Born on January 21, 1930, in Decatur, IL, Janet was the beloved daughter of Ralph and Gladys Wise.
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Betty Bushert
Betty E. Bushert passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Bethel Oaks Assisted Living Center in Viroqua, WI at the age of 101. She was born on December 30, 1924, the daughter of Ralph and Cecelia (Shively) Lehman of Sullivan, Illinois. She had two brothers, Sam and Don and one sister, Kathleen. She graduated from Sullivan High School in Sullivan, IL in 1943.
Read MoreKaron Lawson, 88, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home.
Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to American Red Cross: PO Box 37839 Boone, IA 50037-0839. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Karon was born on February 25, 1937; the daughter of Allen and Jean Taylor (Gay) Wilke. She married LeRoy Lawson on May 8, 1954, in Union City, TN; he preceded her in death on January 13, 2018. Karon was a retired surgery tech and OB tech at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur for many years. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and taught CPR. Karon was the Civil Defense Leader in Moultrie County during the Cuban Missile Crisis. She spent time as a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader through the years. Karon enjoyed crocheting and her circle word puzzles. She had a deep love for her family and Karon held a special place in her heart for all of her animals.
Karon is survived by her children, Kathy (Chuck) Levandoski of Decatur, Bill (Lori) Lawson of Lincoln, Susy (Pat) Simpson of Greenup, Lesa (Scott) Stearns of Bloomington and Mike (Bridget) Lawson of Downs; siblings, Joanlee Langone, Sharon Wilke and Roger (Joyce) Wilke. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Karon was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 1 granddaughter.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com