William Crum

William Paul “Bill” Crum, 81, passed from his earthly life to his heavenly home, 12:50 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Mattoon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He had been a resident there for the past three years.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2019, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery, Oakland. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation: 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 or to Mattoon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center: 2121 S. 9th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938

Bill was born on August 7th, 1938 on a farm in rural Oakland, to Paul and Edith (Hawkins) Crum. Bill was the oldest of four children to this union. Doris Crum Reinhart of Mattoon, Donald (Monica) Crum of La Grange, IN, and Patricia Cozad of Sunrise Lakes, FL. Also surviving are four nephews and a niece.

Bill graduated from BHS in May 1957. He started as a mechanic at Red Hanna’s Garage in Brocton. He then worked for Roger Bridges as a mechanic for about 47 years. He retired following an automotive accident. He continued working in his own shop in Windsor as a small engine repairman. He worked at this until Parkinson’s Disease made it impossible for him to continue.

He spent the last years of his life in an assisted living home and a nursing home in Mattoon.

Bill was a family person, loved his work, both as a hobby and an occupation. He was a faithful member of Smyser Christian Church in rural Gays.

Frank D. McBride
Frank D. McBride, 88, of Edwardsville, passed away, 9:40 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Aspen Creek, Sullivan.
Celebration of Life services were held from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, and Weber & Rodney Funeral Home, Edwardsville, are in care of the arrangements.
Frank was born August 26, 1931, in Thebes, IL, the son of Clyde and Mattie (Pettit) McBride. He married Virginia Ann Margherio; she survives. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Frank worked at Granite City Steel. When he retired, he and Virginia started a business which became McBride’s Lawn Service. Through his lawn service, he maintained not only his strong work ethic, but also his nature of being a helpful, caring and friendly person.
Frank is survived by his wife, Virginia of Edwardsville; sons, Steven D. (Erica) McBride of Key West, FL, and Gregory S. McBride of Edwardsville; daughter, Martica L. (John) Lancaster of Dalton City; step-son, Gregory J. Kiaer of St. Louis; sisters, Clyda (Dwayne) Lamb-Query of Rochelle, Roberta Cox of Edwardsville and Patricia Tolbert of Knoxville, TN. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Aspen Creek of Sullivan for their wonderful and compassionate care for Frank.

Sherry Gregory

Sherry A. Gregory, 86, while in her sleep went peacefully to meet her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Sherry’s wishes were for each person to remember her in their own special way. Memorial graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Keller Cemetery, Lovington, with Pastor Rodney Houser officiating. Memorials may be made to the First Church of God, Lovington, or to the Lovington Volunteer Ambulance Service. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Sherry was born April 17, 1933 in Lovington, the youngest daughter of Les and Neva (Wiley) Murphy. She married Bryan T. Gregory on January 19, 1959. She was a retired employee of IL Bell Telephone Company; Sherry was a people person and never met a stranger. She enjoyed flowers and backyard gardening. She was a member of many clubs and organizations throughout Central Illinois. Being active in her Church, Faith and the Order of the Eastern Star brought her great joy. Yet, her greatest joy was her family.
Sherry is survived by her sister, Wilda “Wid” Hale of Lovington; daughter, Kelly (Joe) Nelson of Lovington; loved granddaughters, Whitney (Sean) Peecher of New Berlin and Bret Michelle Nelson of Lovington; loved grandson, Drake Nelson of Lovington; great-grandchildren, Elodie Jo and Dawson Michael Peecher.
Preceding Sherry’s entrance to heaven were her parents, husband, brothers, Dean and Charles “Cob” Murphy. Sisters, Virginia “Gin”Angel, Rachael Taylor and Shirley “Shird” Evans.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Mary Lou Harshman

Mary Lou Harshman, 90, of Sullivan, passed away, 2:38 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Courtyard Estates, Sullivan.
Graveside services will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Charleston Community Church: 2360 Shawnee Dr. Charleston, IL 61920 or to the Sullivan Sports Boosters: 725 N. Main St. Sullivan, IL 61951. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Mary Lou was born April 3, 1929, the daughter of Alvin and Roxie (Jett) Carter. She was a member of the Charleston Community Church and the EIU Panther Club. She was an avid sports fan, she enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, all EIU Sports teams and the University of Illinois basketball team.
Mary Lou is survived by her sons, Gary (Elaine) Harshman of Basye, VA, and Jamie (Cheryl) Harshman of Alta Loma, CA; daughter, Lori (Michael) Shasteen of Sullivan; brother, Jim (Edna) Carter of Tucson, AZ; sister, Joanie Shively of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Jason (Nuria) Davis of Fontana, CA, Miles Harshman of Falls Church, VA, and Dalton (Aimee) Shasteen of Mahomet. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and five sisters.

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

Gertrude Jane Shirey

Gertrude Jane Shirey, 98, of Sullivan, passed away 2:56 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Mason Point, Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2019, at the Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan, or to the Mason Point Activity Fund. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Gertrude was born October 30, 1920 in Boone, NC; the daughter of William Harrison and Lena (Williams) Carlton. She married Renos F. Shirey in 1944; he preceded her in death in 1979. She was a member of the Southern Baptist Church, the Rebekah Lodge and the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion. She received a Sullivan Volunteer Award and Gertrude was known for her locally famous homemade rolls.
Gertrude is survived by her son, Glen David (Crystal) Shirey of Sullivan; daughter, Eva (Kenneth) Miller of Sullivan; grandchildren, Erick Miller of Sullivan and Clint Leonard of Findlay; great-grandchildren, Anna and Langston.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 infant daughter, Mary Lee, 1 grandson, Michael Leonard and 4 brothers.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com