Fred Urbanski

Fred Urbanski, 73, of Sullivan passed away at 4:40 a.m. Friday November 30, 2018 in his residence.
Mass of Christan Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the St. Columcille Catholic Church, Sullivan with FR John Titus, Celebrant. Visitation will be 9 - 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Rite of Committal and Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. View complete obituary and send online condolences to reedfuneralhome.net.
Fred was born November 19, 1945 in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of Edward S. and Viola Olszewski Urbanski. He had worked for the Boys and Girls Club for many years in Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota. He later was a Pepperidge Farm distributor for ten years and was currently working for the Sullivan IGA for the past nine years. He married Sandy Bates on November 11, 1983 in Crown Point, Indiana.
Surviving are his wife Sandy of Sullivan; daughter Darleen (Glenn) Drake of Arcola; son Doug Urbanski and his partner Samantha Sauer of Jacksonville; sister Sylvia Vucich of Munster, Indiana; brothers Ed (Dody) Urbanski Crown Point, Indiana, Jerry (Dale) Urbanski of Florida and a granddaughter Rory Drake of Arcola.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Edward A. Wells

Edward A. Wells, 65, of Shelbyville, Illinois, passed away at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Tim Lusitana officiating. Visitation will be Monday, November 26, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to the Shelby County Honor Guard.

Edward was born on July 3, 1953 in Evansville, IN, the son of Ocus and Pauline (Hardison) Wells. He graduated from Findlay High School the Class of 1972. Edward owned and operated Riverfront Campground in Shelbyville, IL. He was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Edward enjoyed camping, horseback riding, cars, traveling, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. His family meant the world to him. Edward married Janet Stutzman on March 15, 1999.

He is survived by his wife, Janet of Shelbyville, IL; daughters, Jennifer Braden (Greg) of Illiopolis, IL, Melissa Rowcliff (Jason) of Macon, IL, and Lindsay Studebaker (Dave) of Saint Johns, FL; son, Corey Wells (Jill) of Shelbyville, IL; step-sons, Tyler Dudley of Denver, CO, and Trevor Dudley of Pensacola, FL; sisters, Paula Hubner (Roger), Pam Catona (Philip), Loretta Agney (Brad), Barb Hocking (Donavan) all of Shelbyville, IL, Becky Ulmer (Steve) of Strasburg, IL, and Christy Macklin (Brent) of Findlay, IL; brothers, Jerry Wells (Cheryl), James Wells (Becky), and John Wells (Joy) all of Shelbyville, IL; grandchildren, Kelsey Allen, Austin Rowcliff, Ethan Wells, Chase Wells, Colin Wells, Annie Eikenberry, Landri Rowcliff, Eli Wells, Blakely Studebaker, Macie Rowcliff, Finley Studebaker, and Easton Rowcliff.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Markle; and brothers, Larry and Raben Wells.

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Edna McFarland

Edna Mae McFarland, age 95 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:20 P.M., Sunday November 4, 2018 at Odd-Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL.

A memorial service in her honor will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, November 9, 2018 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL; Pastor Dan Haifley will officiate. Burial will immediately follow at Rest Haven Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by Mattoon VFW Post 4325. The visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service begins at the funeral home.

Edna was born December 9.1922 in Gravel Switch, KY the daughter of the late Sydney and Geneva (Roller) Phillips. She married Warren Garrett McFarland on June 7, 1945 in Norfolk, VA; he proceeded in her death in 1992. She is survived by her two children; son David McFarland of Carlinville, IL, daughter Shirley Stepanovic and husband Darryl of Mattoon, IL; six grandchildren, Jamie Korando of Costa Mesa , CA, Dana Clark of Long Beach, CA, Lance McFarland of St. Louis, MO, Lacy Glenn of Nokomis, IL, Jourdin McFarland of Carlinville, IL, Jade McFarland of Carlinville, IL; and eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by son Dennis McFarland, six brothers, and one sister.

Edna honorably served our country during WWII in the Navy, where she met her loving husband, Warren. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and reading. Edna loved NASCAR, music, and dancing. She survived cancer and was pillar of strength within her family. Edna’s children and grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. Her legacy will live on through them.

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

Evelyn Schwartz

Evelyn "Jeanette" Schwartz, 95, of Bethany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, surrounded by her family, who sang "Jesus Loves Me" as she went to reunite with other loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday November 6, 2018, at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan, IL. Burial will be in the Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery, Bethany.
Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.reedfuneralhome.net

Jeanette was born on November 4, 1922 at Todd’s Point, IL, the daughter of Ray Pritts and Alta Zona (Powell) Pritts. She attended Bethany schools, beginning in the one room schoolhouse at West Hudson. She married Roger Dean Schwartz on August 3, 1939, and he preceded her in death on August 26, 1962. In addition to caring for Roger, who was an invalid, she lived her life as an extraordinary example raising seven children, teaching them the importance of honor, integrity, and love of God, country, and especially family. She and all the children were members of the First Christian Church of Bethany.

She then went to nursing school and was the top graduate in her Licensed Practical Nursing class. She immediately began a remarkable career lasting 25 years at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, where she specialized on the psychiatric ward. Known affectionately as "Schwartzie" by staff and patients alike, she gained a reputation among her co-workers and doctors of being able to help the complicated and complex treatment and healing of any patient with her professionally firm but understanding personality. This included especially uncooperative patients that even the police and security could not handle.

Jeanette is survived by thankful and devoted daughters Janet (Alex) Shealy, Kay (Ted) Atkinson, Louanne Banks, and Shirley (Lowell) Ford, all of Bethany, and Zona (Jerry) Speasl of Pleasanton, CA, and son John (Marsha) Schwartz of League City, TX. She was the cherished and highly revered "Granny" to 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. All of us feel deeply blessed to be part of her family.

Charles Stiner

Charles ‘Chuck’ Edward Stiner, 66 of Sullivan passed away at 11:41 p.m. Monday October 22, 2018 in his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Michael Loy officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneral home.net.
Chuck was born April 15, 1952 in Decatur the son of Donald L. and Emma Porter Stiner. He had been a mechanic who could fix anything. Chuck married Shirley Doty on July 1, 1973 in Mt. Zion.
Surviving are his wife Shirley of Sullivan; daughters Heather (Mike) Loy of Charleston and Heidi (Clay) Brush of Sullivan; son Jason (Amy) Stiner of Sullivan; father Donald L. Stiner of Pana; brothers Denny (Maureen) Stiner of Owaneco, Terry (Crystal) Stiner of Windsor; sisters Mary (Dave) Brazel of Overland, Missouri and Donna (Keith) Willey of Safety Harbor, Florida; grandchildren Addison and Owen Brush and Lexus and Zoey Rockwood.
He was preceded in death by his mother and daughter Christina.