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

Blake Richard Caspary

Blake Richard Caspary, 56, of Sullivan passed away peacefully at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 in his sister’s home with his brother Jay by his side.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Moultrie County Counseling Center, 12 West Harrison St., Sullivan.

Blake was born December 17, 1962 in Shelbyville, the son of Bert Richard Caspary, Shirley Ann (Weber) Caspary and birth mother Elaine (Millikin) Caspary. He enjoyed reading and writing, spending time with family and friends and spending time outdoors.

Blake is survived by his brother Jay (Barbara) Caspary of Maumelle, AR; sisters, Gay (Ronald) Schulte of Centreville, VA, Jan (Paul) Behm of Grapevine, TX and Amy Jo (Tom) Pope of Sullivan.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother and birth mother.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Marcus  Primmer

Marcus “Marc” Harlan Primmer, 66, of Sullivan, IL, formerly of Moweaqua, IL, passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL with his loved ones by his side.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Lockart-Green Funeral Home, 301 East North First Street, Findlay, IL with Pastor David Dolan officiating. Burial will take place in Locust Grove Cemetery in rural Assumption. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Findlay. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Marc was born February 23, 1953, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the son of Robert and Emma Lou (Morris) Primmer. He was a 1971 graduate of Findlay High School and obtained his associates degree from Lake land College in Mattoon, IL. Marc farmed in the Findlay and Moweaqua area and worked as a welder at Caterpillar in Decatur, IL. He enjoyed working on his 1968 Camaro, following NASCAR or any type of racing and woodworking. He was a lifetime NRA member and enjoyed collecting and shooting.

Surviving are his wife, Sara Primmer of Sullivan, IL; father, Robert H. Primmer of Findlay, IL; daughter, Melissa (Nicolas) Lenz of Bloomington, IL; siblings: Scott (Martha) Primmer of Cerro Gordo, IL; Susan (Danny) Boehm of Shelbyville, IL and Patty (Randy) Evans of Indianapolis, IN and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Lou Primmer and brother, Allen Primmer.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Mason Point for taking great care of Marc.

Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story in Marc’s honor at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.