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Recent Obituaries: Donald Leon Briscoe

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Donald Leon Briscoe
Donald Leon Briscoe, 86, of Sullivan, passed away 3:06 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2021, at his home in Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville. Memorials may be made to the Lymphoma Foundation.

Leon was born on March 21, 1935, in Sullivan; the son of Durward Edward and Maurine Eloise (Wheeler) Briscoe. He married Daisy F. Mathis on October 20, 1961, in Sullivan; she survives. Leon enjoyed being with his family and loved his John Deere tractor.

He is survived by his wife, Daisy Briscoe of Sullivan; son, Rodney Leon (Lora) Briscoe of West Frankfort; daughter, Michelle A. (Brian) Elzy of Bethpage, TN; grandchildren, Brett and Chris Elzy, Bethany and Justin Briscoe; great-grandchildren, Carson and Kathryn Elzy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: Gerald “Jerry” Rohman

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Gerald “Jerry” Rohman
Gerald Edward “Jerry” Rohman, 76, of Sullivan, passed away 8:37 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, for friends and family to Celebrate the Life of Gerald. No service will be held. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation: kidney.org.
Jerry was born August 14, 1945, in Spring Valley; the son of Harold G. and Marcella (Murphy) Rohman. He married Janet Chappel on October 18, 2002, in Sullivan; she survives. He was a member of the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Jerry was an avid fisherman who enjoyed traveling to Door County Wisconsin and fishing in Lake Shelbyville. He also loved cats.
He is survived by his wife, Janet of Sullivan; son, David (Terri) Rohman of Greenbrier, TN; daughters, Sara (Chris) Johnson of Greenbrier, TN; brother, Richard (Mary) Rohman of Yazoo City, MS; sister, Karen (Ken) Douglas of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Casey, Andrea and Allison.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: Marilyn Robinson

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Marilyn Robinson
Marilyn Louise Robinson, 80, of Sullivan, passed away 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Mason Point, Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, Saturday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Moultrie County Beacon or to the Church of Christ in Sullivan.
Marilyn was born on February 9, 1941, in Shelbyville; the daughter of John Cecil and Ina Marie (Gaither) Gaddis. She married Lemual Nelson Robinson on October 26, 1957, in Shelbyville; he preceded her in death on December 4, 1980. She loved to work at the Moultrie County Beacon for many years and was the owner of the Donut Shop. Marilyn enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, traveling and loved animals, especially her bird Charley.
She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda (Larry) Richardson of Princeton, IN, and Kelly (special friend, Korey Snodgrass) Robinson of Atwood; grandchildren, Jessica (Cam) White of Princeton, IN, and Jacob (Jessica) Wilderman of Danville; great-grandchildren, Jaya Wilderman of Princeton, IN, Cruz Apodaca of Princeton, IN, Ayla White of Princeton, IN, and Zander Wilderman of Vincennes, IN; sister, Pauline (Ellis) Craig of Windsor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Gregg, 1 brother and 4 sisters.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: Janet Wasson

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Janet Wasson

Janet L. Wasson, 60, of Louisville passed away peacefully at 2:43 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2021, at her home in Louisville.
She was born on October 1, 1961, in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Karen (Baugher) Rauch of Sullivan, Illinois. Janet worked at Quad Graphics, Effingham, as a machine operator. She enjoyed to travel, camping, outdoor activities, and loved humming birds. Janet loved her daughters very much and cared deeply for Nancy. She loved Bible Study and going to different restaurants.
She is survived by her partner, Nancy Frazier; 2 daughters, Martha Bales of Monticello, and Michelle Wasson of Mattoon; step children, Theresa Flota of Paducah, KY and Joshua Frazier of Louisville; her parents, Robert and Karen Rauch of Sullivan; sister Diana Ballinger of Neoga; brother Brian Rauch of Windsor; special friend, Tasha Dziesinski of Effingham; Mother-in-law Virginia Glover of Louisville. She is also survived by her special fur baby Max.
Janet was preceded in death father – in -law, Jack Glover.
Funeral services honoring the life of Janet will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the McGriff & Triplett Funeral Home in Louisville with Joe Smith and Ronnie Frazier officiating, burial will follow at Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral home where friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Crossroads Cancer Center or Clay County Hospice. Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, it is recommended that you please wear a mask and practice social distancing. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory please visit www.mcgriffandtriplettfh.com.
Janet wanted everyone to dress casually and would like them to wear purple for Pancreatic Cancer. This would be greatly appreciated.

Recent Obituaries: Elvin Click

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Elvin Click
Elvin Edward Click, 64, of Sullivan, passed away 4:27 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Sullivan VFW for friends and family to Celebrate the Life of Elvin. No service will be held. Burial will be at a later date in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Elvin was born February 10, 1957, in Shelbyville; the son of Glen Arthur and Nellie Naomi (Clearwater) Click. He served in the United States Army. Elvin loved Chevy pick-up trucks and his dog named Chevy. He was a jack of all trades and a master of none.
He is survived by sons, Jeremy (Heather) Piper of Mattoon and Justin (Elizabeth) Click of Greenbrier, TN; brothers, Gary (Kathy) Click of Lovington, Walter Click of Texas, Leslie (Lori) Click of Sullivan and Archie (Debbie) Click of Jackson, TN; sister, Patricia Durbin of Strasburg. Elvin is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Obituaries 9-29-2021: Betty Ruff

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Betty Ruff
Betty M. Ruff, 95, of Lovington, passed away 12:30 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the Arthur Home.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021, at Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Lovington American Legion Post #429. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Betty was born April 10, 1926, in Cerro Gordo; the daughter of Emmett and Ethel (Allen) Good. She married Cecil L. Ruff on October 22, 1968, in Effingham; he preceded her in death on January 5, 2013. Betty loved playing cards, playing bingo and going out to eat.
She is survived by her daughter, Joy Bowman of Melbourne, FL; granddaughter, Lauren Kinert of Lovington; great-grandson, Griffin Hilton of Lovington.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil and sister, Lois Wilbur.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: Charles Goss

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Charles Goss
Charles Goss, Sullivan, Illinois, age 94, passed peacefully with family at his bedside on Wednesday morning, September 22, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, Illinois. Charles was born January 19,1927, to Charles E. and Nora (Weaver) Goss, of Nappanee, Indiana. He married Edna Marie (Miller) Goss on August 20, 1950. They were married for 68 years until her passing in December 2018. Charles and Edna lived life on their farm, raising 5 children, while instilling a strong work ethic, and teaching them to love the Lord.
Leaving family to cherish his memories are his children Donald Goss (Beverly) of Mattoon, Illinois, Robert Goss’ wife, Karen Klein Goss, Sullivan, Illinois, Lyle Goss (Esther) of Findlay, Illinois, William Lynn (Bill) Goss (Geneva) of Salem, South Dakota, Lori Goss Plank (Jim) of Sullivan, Illinois; 17 grandchildren: Erin Goss of Crestwood, Missouri, Madeleine Goss of Austin, Texas, Charles W. Goss of Abilene, Texas, Broderick Goss of Sullivan, Illinois, Luke Goss (Heidi) of Sullivan, Lisa Goss of Sullivan, Steve Goss (Hannah) of Harrington, Delaware, Brenda Goss Bankes (Aaron) of Medford, Wisconsin, Cheryl Goss Meyer (Tom) of Salem, South Dakota, Melissa Goss Fitzjarrald (Christopher) of Dante, South Dakota, Kimberly Goss of Mattoon, Illinois, Shelbi Plank Swartzentruber (Jeremy) of Arthur, Illinois, Spencer Plank (Tayler) of Bellevue, Nebraska, Micah Plank (Liz) of Indianapolis, Indiana, Magdalen Plank of Nashville, Tennessee, Isaiah Plank and Ian Plank of Sullivan, Illinois.16 great-grandchildren: Sydney Dehart, Elana, Olivia, Liam, Iliana Krutsinger, Allendra Fitzjarrald, Jack Decesaro, Celia, Avery, Oliver, Camille Goss, Lucy Goss, Judah, Gavin, and Paxton Swartzentruber, and Kyson Plank. Siblings: Pearl Chupp, Nappanee, Indiana, Naomi (Wayne) Welty, Nappanee, Indiana, and Melvin (Janice) Goss, Nappanee, Indiana.  Special care given by Sharon Goss.
Welcoming Charles to his heavenly homecoming are his wife Edna, his son Robert Goss, his parents, siblings and their spouses: Willard (Viola) Goss, Fern Goss (Haskell) Yoder, Virginia Goss (Charles) Pletcher, and brother-in-law Carlyle Chupp.
Farm Life brought fulfillment to Charles. His ingenuity was evident in every aspect of their family life on the farm. From tilling the soil, to raising cattle and hogs, to customizing and creating in his Shop—Charles found great satisfaction in making every-day tasks more efficient. In his mind’s eye, he could see a desired outcome and with a cutting torch, a welder, and his innate engineering ability, Charles created hundreds of useful time-saving tools and equipment over the decades.
Charles loved to read and enjoyed engaging conversations with family and friends. He was a life-long learner and faithful follower of Jesus who lived his faith by helping others and giving of his time and his talents.

Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon, September 25, at the family farm at 1350 CR 1400 N, Sullivan. A private family service will follow the visitation.  Burial will be in the Sunnyside Mennonite Church Cemetery, Chesterville. Memorials are suggested to the Sunnyside Mennonite Church Rebuilding Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Recent Obituaries: Samuel Wesley Frederick

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Samuel Wesley Frederick, 84, of Sullivan passed away 1:51 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Good Shepard Hospital, Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, Friday at the funeral home in Sullivan. The family request casual attire. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Bethany, with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials may be made to the Sullivan VFW
Sam was born December 11, 1936, in Kirksville; the son of M.D. and Edna May (Matheson) Frederick. He served in the United States Army. Sam married Wilma Kay Armstrong on November 4, 1988, in Sullivan; she preceded him in death on April 27, 2014. He attended the Oak Grove Baptist Church in rural Bethany and was a member of the Sullivan VFW and Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Sam enjoyed fishing, working in his garden and butchering.
He is survived by his son, Wesley Dean (Christy Ann) Frederick of Arthur; step-sons, Steve Miller and Doug Miller; brother, Jake (Shirley) Frederick of Mattoon; sisters, Beverly Bolsen of Mattoon and Pearl Hudson of Mattoon. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 9 brothers and sisters.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: Jean Cruit

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Jean Cruit

Jean Cruit, 92, of Sullivan, formerly from Dalton City, passed away at 1:10 a.m. Friday in Aspen Creek, Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Gail Allen officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany.  Memorials are suggested to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church or to Aspen Creek. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Masks are suggested for the visitation and funeral.
Jean was born February 10, 1929 in Decatur, the daughter of Franklin and Gladys Cantrell Parris. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Moultrie County Republican Women. She married Byron Smith ‘Smitty’ Cruit on July 2, 1949 in Decatur and he preceded her in death on September 15, 2008.
Surviving are her children Byron Smith Cruit, Jr. (Susan) of Augusta, Georgia, Calvin Deon Cruit (Peggy) of Sullivan and Gay Lee Thomas (Jack) of Dalton City; grandchildren Stanley Cruit, Shelly (Dave) Smith, Byron Thomas, Dustin Thomas, Eric Thomas, Tyler (Laney) Cruit and Leah (Terry) Akers; six great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren and a step great great grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and a brother.

Recent Obituaries: Peter Van Hook

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Peter Van Hook

Peter Van Hook, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:34 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Courtyard Estates, Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services will be 9:00 a.m. Sunday at the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, rural Sullivan with Vanessa Patient and Brigham Hagerman officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the church. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Mr. Van Hook was born on March 26, 1933 at Sullivan, Illinois, the son of Donald and Elinore Hagerman Van Hook. Peter was a salesman for many years and later in life worked for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at Eagle Creek. He enjoyed photography, especially of the area around his home on the Columbia River, and many other interests such as landscaping, gardening, bar-b-queing and, as a young man, mountaineering. He was a member of the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ. Peter married Aimee Sue Persons on December 30, 1958 at Portland, Oregon and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2014.
Survivors include his daughter Kirsten (Martin) Conley of Cape Coral, Florida; grandson Daniel Conley; nieces Emily (Nathan) Beagle of Sullivan and Shelley Mork of Las Vegas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sara Moore and brother Stanley Van Hook.