Edna Marie Goss

Edna Marie Goss, Sullivan IL, age 90, passed peacefully with her children at her bedside on Friday, December 28, at Mason Point, Sullivan, Illinois. Edna was born August 16, 1928, to Anson and Bertha (Kauffman) Miller, of Arcola, Illinois. Edna married Charles Goss Jr. of Nappanee, Indiana on August 20, 1950 and for 68 years, Edna and Charles lived life on the farm, raising 5 children, teaching them to love the Lord and a strong work ethic.

Leaving family to cherish her memories are her husband Charles, and her children Donald Goss (Beverly) of Mattoon, Illinois, Robert Goss’ wife, Karen of 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 Brooks and her husband Frank of Richmond Heights, Missouri, Madeleine Goss Powers and her husband Cory of Shelbyville, Illinois, Charles W. Goss of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Broderick Goss of Sullivan, Luke Goss and his wife Heidi of Sullivan, Lisa Goss of Sullivan, Steve Goss and his wife Hannah of Harrington, Delaware, Brenda Goss Bankes and her husband Aaron of Medford, Wisconsin, Cheryl Goss Meyer and her husband Tom of Salem, South Dakota, Melissa Goss Fitzjarrald and her husband Christopher of Palmer, Alaska, Kimberly Goss of Mattoon, Illinois, Shelbi Plank Swartzentruber and her husband Jeremy of Arthur, Illinois, Spencer Plank and his wife Tayler of Omaha, Nebraska, Micah Plank and Magdalen Plank of Indianapolis, Indiana, Isaiah Plank and Ian Plank of Sullivan, Illinois. 12 great-grandchildren: Sydney Dehart, Elana, Olivia, Liam, Iliana Krutsinger, Celia, Avery, Oliver, Camille Goss, Lucy Goss, Judah and Gavin Swartzentruber. Special care given by Sharon Goss, Viola Jess, Betty Helmuth and the First Collins Nursing staff of Mason Point.

Edna loved to prepare a home cooked meal for her family—mashed potatoes covered with a chunked beef gravy was a requested specialty! She also loved to work outside, especially mowing the huge lawn on the farm. While her children were young, Edna had an “Egg Route” in Mattoon for which her 1,000 laying hens provided the eggs. In later years, Edna graduated with her CNA certification from Lake Land College and was employed through LincolnLand Home Care as a Caregiver. Edna’s grandchildren brought her much joy and would delight in giving tractor rides or watching them play in the enormous playhouse she created from cardboard for inside the house and the ‘Kinderhaus’ she created outside under a big tree!

Celebrating Edna’s heavenly homecoming are her parents, one infant sister, and her son Robert Goss.

Edna’s kindness and respect for others, her devotion to family, her love for Jesus, and her gentle way of caring for others will live on for generations.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 31, at Sunnyside Mennonite Church, Rt. 133, Chesterville, Illinois with Pastor Brian Petersheim officiating. Burial will be in the Sunnyside Mennonite Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, December 30, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Sunnyside Mennonite Church. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Dorothy M. Wilson, 84, of Dalton City passed away at 6:16 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Isidore Cemetery, Bethany. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Dorothy was born January 24, 1934, in Clinton; the daughter of Kenny and Mary F. (Taylo) Koonce. She married Lloyd Eckel and had three girls, Sue, Mary and Connie. She and Lloyd became divorced and later in life she married Leo Price. Leo and Dorothy became divorced and later she married Clarence E. “Bud” Wilson in 1969 and he had two girls, Kayla and Lou. Bud and Dorothy were married for 49 years, she said he was a keeper; he survives. She started working in Café at the age of 13 and the old owner of Café put her in charge of the business for two weeks while he went to Florida. She ran five different cafes before coming to Dalton City. She owned Café in Dalton city for 42 years, then retired in 2005 because of an illness. Dorothy liked to buy old homes and fix them up to sell or tear them down. In her later years she liked to be outside running the mower so she could look around and see things. She enjoyed living on the North side of Dalton City for many years.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Clarence E. “Bud” Wilson of Dalton City; daughters, Mary Eckel of Mattoon, Connie (Don) Pygott of Mattoon, Mari Lou (Bob) Witt of Benton, MO, and Kayla Wilson of Weldon; sister, Delores Wise of Taylorville. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Sue; siblings, Dean, Shirley and Donna.

Francis E. Harned, 85, of Sullivan passed away at 2:15 p.m. Sunday in Mason Point, Sullivan.
Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials are suggested to Mason Point or to the Moultrie County Relay for Life. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Francis was born August 21, 1933 in Lovington the son of Carl and Florence Simpson Harned. He spent many years working as a parts man for the Chevy and GMC dealerships in Decatur. Most recently he had worked for Monarch Manufacturing and then Ace Hardware in Sullivan. Francis enjoyed fixing things for people and helping them in any way that he could. His favorite pastimes were fishing, working in his garden and Friday nights with his friends. Francis married Louanne Ostrowsky on August 19, 1961 in Lovington and she preceded him in death on August 9, 2014.
Surviving are his son Mitchell J. (Beth) Harned of Newman; special friends Clem and Gloria Uptmor of Sullivan and Sheila Dawson of Bethany.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, infant sister and four brothers.

Carlene Klein

Carlene F. Klein, 89, of Sullivan passed away 6:14 a.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville. Memorials may be made to the Sullivan Senior Center or to the Allenville Christian Church.
Carlene was born May 17, 1929, in Macedonia, IL, the daughter of Walter and Zola Nadine (Campbell) Kearney. She married Joseph Earl Klein on February 7, 1948 in Sullivan; he preceded her in death on November 9, 2003. She was a member of the Allenville Christian Church.
Carlene is survived by her brothers, Ken Kearney of Alpha and Bob Kearney of Benton; sister-in-law, Rosetta Naab of Sullivan. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 1 sister.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

W. Melvin Reynolds

W. Melvin Reynolds, age 84, of Allenville, went to be God at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was home surrounded by his family while they said their farewells through tears of sorrow and grief.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Burial will be in French Cemetery, Allenville. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Melvin, as he’s well known, was born on Sunday April 1, 1934 to Luther and Bernice (Malone) Reynolds in Shelby County, Illinois. On Friday November 20, 1953 Melvin married the love of his life Zelma Louise Colclasure. They were married 65 wonderful years.

Melvin lived a simple and humble life. He was a member of the Grant Street Church of Jesus Christ in Sullivan. His life revolved around his wife and family. He never knew the meaning of the word stranger, everyone he met was a friend. He loved playing music, singing, and dancing with his wife. He also enjoyed visiting with friends and loved spending time with family.

Melvin had many positions in life. He was the mayor of Allenville, a deputy sheriff, a mechanic, and a pipefitter. But the positions that he excelled in were being a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was the kind of man his sons want to be and his daughter wanted to marry. He taught his family the true meaning of love and he will forever be loved and missed.

Survivors include his wife Zelma Reynolds, daughter Connie Moutria of Findlay, son Steven (Brenda) Reynolds of Stewardson, son Melvin (Amy) Reynolds of Allenville, sister Maxine (Donald) Henwood of Arizona, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and his dog Ellie Mae.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Carla Reynolds, parents Luther and Bernice Reynolds, and brothers Donald and Carroll Reynolds.