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Recent Obituaries: Don Matheson

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Don Matheson

 

Don W. Matheson, 89, of Sullivan, passed away, 6:40 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021, at his home in rural Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials may be made to the Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan.
Don was born November 27, 1931, in Sullivan; the son of William G. and Vena I. (Wallace) Matheson. He married the love of his life, Dixie H. Meador, on October 28, 1950, in Corinth, MS, and they shared 70 wonderful years together. He was a Man of Faith and read the Bible 3 times in 1 year. He coached Little League for many years and was an Avid Cubs Fan. He was a great fisherman and hunter. Don worked 31 years at Caterpillar as a supervisor. He was served in the Army and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan. Don loved traveling with Dixie to Branson and Colorado. His wish was to stay at home and the family all pitched in and took shifts to take care of him 24-7, and his Angel on Earth was his granddaughter Chelsey. Don loved his family and he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Dixie of Sullivan; sons, Jim (Jennifer) Matheson of Bethany and Joe (Joannie) Matheson of Sullivan; daughters, Debbie Eaton of Sullivan and Cheryl (Michael Bodine) Scribner of Sullivan; daughter-in-law, Darlene Matheson of Charleston; former son-in-law, Scott Scribner of Greenup. Don is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, Cecil and Lorene Meador; 2 sisters, Anna Mary Matheson and Carmen Kinser; brother-in-law, Jack Kinser; son, Bob Matheson; son-in-law, Allen Eaton.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: Paul Shuman

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Paul Shuman
Paul E. Shuman, 83, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Mason Point, Sullivan.

Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Fender officiating.  Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour before the funeral.  Memorials are suggested to the FUMC Honduras Mission Team.  Face masks and social distancing is suggested.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Mr. Shuman was born December 10, 1937 in Decatur, the son of Charles B. and Ida Wilson Shuman.  Paul was a farmer on the Shuman family farm.  He was a member of the Sullivan First United Methodist Church, Moultrie County Farm Bureau and had been a director for the Illinois Agricultural Association (IAA).  Paul married Ardis Hill on June 25, 1960 at Bloomington and she survives.
Also surviving is a son Eric (Lisa) Shuman of Sullivan; grandchildren Chance Shuman and April Shuman, both of Sullivan; brother Charles Wilson (Mary) Shuman of Annadale, VA and a sister Janet (Roger) Roney of Lovington and sister-in-law Lois Shuman of Sullivan.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ida and step-mother Mabel Shuman; son Scott; twin brother John and a half-brother George Shuman.

Recent Obituaries: Wanda Harris

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Wanda Harris

Wanda LaDean (Maxedon) Harris, 83, of Vandalia went peacefully with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

 

A Funeral Service in her memory will be held at 11:00am, Monday, February 8, 2021 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia with Rev. Dr. Ben Foxworth officiating.  Visitation will be held from 9:00am until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Griffith Cemetery, Brownstown.  Memorials may be made to donor’s choice. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com

 

Wanda LaDean Maxedon was born April 26, 1937 in Allenville, IL, the daughter of Emery D. and Irma G. (Spencer) Maxedon.  She married Clifford B. Harris on December 22, 1956; together they shared 64 loving years of marriage.  In earlier years Wanda and Cliff ran Harris Radio/TV in Charleston, she worked as a nurse’s aide at Mason Point Retirement Center in Sullivan, and later was a homemaker raising six children on the family farm in rural Vandalia.

 

Wanda was a Christian woman who was strong in her faith, she grew up attending the Church of God, later in life you would often find her praying, reading her bible, and memorizing scripture. She enjoyed the more traditional things in life like gardening, canning, and cooking for her family; she also liked watching the country music shows on RFD every Saturday night.  She looked forward to the annual family reunion where she would get to reminisce with relatives, and couldn’t wait for Mother’s Day every year so she could talk to all her children on the same day.  She was so proud of her six children, she would tell everyone she met about them, leaving a lasting impact of love in their lives too. She was a caring mother and loving grandmother that will be greatly missed by many.

 

She is survived by her husband, Cliff Harris of Vandalia; sons, Douglas Harris and wife Clara of Auburn, Keith Harris and wife April of Greenup, Don Harris and wife Lisa of Flora, and Bill Harris of Effingham; daughters, Wanetta Harris and Michelle Harris of Vandalia; seven grandchildren, Austin “AJ” Harris, Clint Harris, Chad Harris, Ashley Bryant, Ashley Harris Bell, Jacob Harris, and Jessica Harris; twelve great grandchildren; and sister, Leatitia and husband Elvin Elder of Sullivan.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother.

Recent Oituaries: Donald Frevert

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Donald Frevert

Donald B. Frevert, 76, of Sullivan, Illinois passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on February 2, 2021.

A funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 8th at St. Columcille Church, Sullivan with Father John Titus officiating. Following the mass, burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, Illinois.
Don was born August 14, 1944 in Bloomington, Illinois. He is the son of Walter and Ruth (Becker) Frevert. He married Rose A. Zech on February 14, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from LeRoy High School, Don worked for Delbert’s Clothing in Arthur, Illinois. He then went to work for Progress Industries, Arthur, where he worked for over 40 years before retiring from Mid-State Tank, Sullivan, in 2010. During the 1960s, he served in the Illinois and Ohio National Guards for 6 years. He was a member of the Sullivan AMBUCS and served on the board of the Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity. He enjoyed music and movies, taking up baking and painting during retirement. Don was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Rose Frevert of Sullivan, Illinois, daughter Dr. Tonya Frevert of Charlotte, North Carolina, and sister Judy (Frevert) Kirby of Orange, CA.
Donations in memory of Don can be made to the Sullivan AMBUCS or Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity.

Recent Obituaries: Jacob Moxley

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Jacob Moxley

Jacob Allan Moxley, 34, of Sullivan, passed away, 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at his home in Sullivan, surrounded by friends and family.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Solid Rock Chapel, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday at the church. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to donor’s choice.

Jacob was born October 27, 1986, in Decatur; the son of James and Linda Moxley. He married Danielle Jenkins on October 6, 2012; she survives. Jacob was a technician at Sloan Implement in Atwood. He was a member of the Solid Rock Chapel and Boy Scouts. Jacob enjoyed working on cars, hanging out with his dad after work and golfing with his brother, Jeremy. He loved spending time with his family, friends and cherished his time with his children. Jacob is loved by so many people and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his parents, Jim and Linda Moxley of Sullivan; wife, Danielle Moxley of Sullivan; children, Ivan, Lillian and Jax; brother, Jeremy (Kirsten Wickman) Moxley of Mattoon; uncles, Gary Palmer of Bethany and Jim “Buddy” (Renee) Palmer of Sullivan; aunt, Vicke (Brian) Wakeland of Bethany. Jacob is also survived by many lifelong and close friends.

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

Recent Obituaries: Gerald E. Lowry

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Gerald E. Lowry

Gerald E. Lowry, age 93 of Sullivan, IL passed away at 5:12 PM, Monday, January 11, 2021 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL.

A graveside service in his honor will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Branch Side Cemetery in Gays, IL.  Pastor Ron Dickinson will officiate. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of services.

Gerald was born on June 30, 1927 to the late Irl Wayne and Rochelle Marie (Nirider) Lowry. He married Ruby N. Wallace on June 14, 1950 in Mattoon, IL; she preceded him in death on June 30, 2019. He is survived by four sons, Ronald K. Lowry and wife Sharon of Sullivan, IL, Dennis E. Lowry and wife Mary Ruth of Delavan, IL, Larry L. Lowry and wife Patricia of Lerna, IL, James A. Lowry and wife Texanna of Charleston, IL; ten grandchildren, Amanda Farley and husband Roger, Timothy Lowry and wife Kelly, Thomas Lowry and wife Casey, Margaret Dannhorn and husband Ryan, Douglas Lowry and wife Becky, Dustin Lowry and wife Sydney, Dakota Homerding and husband Zach, Carly Lowry, Scotty Pitts, Nicholas Pitts and wife Danielle; thirteen great-grandchildren, Christina Farley Wilkie and husband Matthew, Kenneth Farley, Mary Makenzie Farley, Dexter Lowry, Abrielle Lowry, Calvin Hunter, Otis Lowry, Ella Dannhorn, Lorelai Dannhorn, Kara Lowry, Karson Lowry, Austin Pitts, and William Pitts. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Lowry, Donald Lowry; and one grandson, Dylan Lowry.

Gerald honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1945-1946. After his retirement in 1987, Gerald pursued his passion for farming.

A faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Mattoon, IL, Gerald instructed the Champion Sunday School Class for numerous years. He held many active memberships throughout his life that include: American Legion of Mattoon, IL; Masonic Lodge 240 of Mattoon, IL for 58 years; Moose Lodge of Mattoon, IL and Eagles Club of Mattoon, IL.

Gerald enjoyed gardening, woodworking, traveling, and square dancing with his beautiful wife Ruby. He will be lovingly remembered by all.

Memorials in his honor may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1601 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938.

Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuenralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.

Recent Obituaries: LuAnn Richardson

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LuAnn Richardson
LuAnn Richardson, 64, of Arthur, IL passed away at 5:38 P.M. on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center in Mattoon, IL.

Celebration of LuAnn’s life will be held at a later date.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

LuAnn was born on September 14, 1956 in Decatur, IL.   She was a daughter of Maxie and Joan Anita (Vaughn) Warf.   She married Mark Richardson in 2011 in Charleston, IL.

Survivors include her husband, Mark; two daughters, Lisa and Kerrie both of Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK;  her father, Max Warf of Arthur, IL, two siblings, Teresa Miller and her husband Ken of Sullivan, IL and Steve Warf and his wife Gwyn of Arthur, IL, nieces and nephews, Stephany Barnes of Sullivan, IL, Doniella Warf-Snyder and her boyfriend Allan Middendorf of Columbia, IL, Christopher Warf of Arthur, IL, Drew Miller and his wife Heather of Sullivan, IL and Morgan Schum and her husband Jason of Sullivan, IL, a very special friend, Cheryl Godden of Mattoon, IL, and a close family friend, Wayne Pedigo and his wife Julie of Cave City, KY.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Joanie Warf.

LuAnn worked at the Powers School in Sullivan, IL as a custodian, for several years and later she managed the Citgo-Gasland gas station in Arthur for several years.

She was a big University of Kentucky fan and a Fighting Illini fan.

She enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Recent Obituaries: Marjorie A. Luck

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Marjorie A. Luck

Marjorie A. Luck, 83, of Bethany, passed away at 6:03 p.m.  Thursday, December 24, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family.
Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Adam McReynolds officiating.  Burial will be in the Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery, Bethany.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 - 7 p.m.  Memorials are suggested to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church or the Shriners Hospitals for Children.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.   Face masks are suggested and practice social distancing.
Mrs. Luck was born November 10, 1937 in Macon County, rural Bethany, the daughter of R. M. ‘Johnny’ and Frances Daum McReynolds.  Marjorie was an administrative secretary for 40 years at Samuels, Miller, Schroeder, Jackson and Sly Law Office in Decatur.  She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bethany where she sang in the choir, participated in the Ladies Group and taught Sunday School.  She had been a 4-H leader for several years.  Marjorie married Morris D. Luck on September 11, 1960 in Bethany and he survives.
Also surviving are her children Cynthia ‘Cindy’ (Tom) Burch of Westervelt, David (Diolil) Luck of Bethany and Daniel ‘Danny’ (Marissa) Luck of Sullivan; grandchildren Wade Burch, Sarah Burch, Kinley Luck, Madison Luck, Hallie Luck, Landyn (Preston) Richardson and Mason Luck; great- granddaughter Brenna Howell; brothers Wayne (Phyllis) McReynolds and Dean (Jan) McReynolds both of Bethany; sister Martha (Mike) Carroll of Bethany; sister-in-law Sheila McReynolds of Bethany.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Jeanne and a brother Tom.

Recent Obituaries: Lida Hess

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Lida Hess

Lida E. Hess, 88, of Sullivan, passed away, 7:40 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one-hour prior the services. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Sullivan Fire and Rescue.
Lida was born January 23, 1932, in Claytonville; the daughter of Roscoe and Nancy Susan (Robinson) Shell. She married T. Robert Hess on February 26, 1949 in Sullivan; he preceded her in death on May 28, 2010. She was a member of the Allenville Christian Church. Lida enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her dogs Jack and Molly. Lida and her husband owned and operated Bob and Lida’s Cleaning Center.
She is survived by her son, Jim Hess of Sullivan; daughters, Susan Wood of Sullivan and Patty Hess of Sullivan. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Lida was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Chuck Hess, and her brothers and sisters.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: Jud Cameron

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Jud Cameron

Judson J. ‘Jud’ Cameron, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:53 a.m. Friday December 11, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Jud was born June 15, 1936 in Highland Park, Illinois, the son of Judson Eugene and Emma Spitzer Cameron. He attended Newton Community High School and graduated from Eastern Illinois University with his bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in administration. He also attained a specialist degree from Eastern Illinois University. Jud had been employed by the Sullivan School District for thirty-three years as a social studies teacher and football coach. He was a member of the Illinois Teenage Institute on Substance Abuse. Jud was an IHSA track official for over 35 years. He worked at Sullivan Ace Hardware for over 25 years. A U.S. Army Veteran, he was an active 4th degree in the Knights of Columbus. Jud married the love of his life, Sandra Bork, on August 19, 1961. During Jud’s 59 years in Sullivan, he dedicated his time to his family and the development of Sullivan schools and sports. He helped develop the Saturday basketball program for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Jud’s pride and joy were his grandkids, as he was their biggest fan. If Jud wasn’t at the starting line, he was always in the bleachers cheering them on.
Surviving are his wife Sandy of Sullivan; daughter Amy (Ken Behl) Cameron of Springfield; sons Todd (Heather) Cameron of Denver, Colorado, Kurt (Kristy) Cameron of Chatham; brothers Richard (Millie) Cameron of Glenwood, Illinois, Philip (Mitsuko) Cameron of Roseville, California, and Michael (Leslie) Cameron of Marshall; sister Margaret (Rick) Cochran of Wheeler; grandchildren Jacob and Laine and four step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Carol Martin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Tuesday, December 15th at St. Columcille Catholic Church, Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Reed Funeral Home Sullivan with Prayer Service at 4:30 p.m. Monday, December 14th. Rite of Committal and Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery. The family requests that everyone practice social distancing and wear face masks for the visitation and funeral mass.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Columcille Catholic Church or the Sullivan Sports Boosters. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Jud will forever be remembered as a faithful husband, brother, dad, grandpa, friend, coach, teacher, and devoted member of the parish.