Xenia Irene Morgan Xenia Irene Morgan, 102, of Sullivan passed away 1:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Helia Health Care, Champaign. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Transition Hospice; 12040 Raymond Court, Huntley, IL 60142. Irene was born September 26, 1915, in Sarasota, IA, the daughter of George and Lillie (Sims) Robinson. She married Archie Clark in 1932 in Taylorville; she later married Clyde V. Morgan on November 25, 1947; he preceded her in death on December 2, 1993. She was a member of the Sullivan VFW Ladies Auxiliary, past member of the Rebekah Lodge in Bethany, served as Vice Grand and then Noble Grand. She worked at the Brown Shoe Factory, local restaurants and a cook at the local nursing homes. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Virginia Clark of Champaign; granddaughters, Debra (Bob) Mathis of Peoria and Marla Wilson of Champaign; great-grandsons, Jeremiah (Joy) Wilson, James Robert Mathis and Andrew Mathis; great-great-granddaughters, Magdalena Wilson and Lorelei Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, son James Archie Clark, grandson Charles Mathis, 1 sister Mary Jane Matheny, 1 brother George Thomas “Buster” Robinson, 2 half-brothers, Arthur Sims and Earl Sims, 2 half-sisters, Mabel Muraro and Thelma Robinson Sticer. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Helia Health Care for the wonderful care they gave to Irene. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Category Archives: Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries: Kathryn M. Hutchcraft
Kathryn M. Hutchcraft
Kathryn M. Hutchcraft, 87, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Thursday March 29, 2018 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Kathryn was born August 3, 1930 in Ewing, Illinois the daughter of James Howard and Eva Wyrick Richardson. She had worked at the Brown Shoe Company, Dean’s Geeenhouse and Elzy’s Florist in Sullivan. She was a member of the Sullivan First Christian Church. Previously she had been very involved in church activities at the Sullivan Church of God and enjoyed southern gospel music. Kathryn married Paul Hutchcraft on September 3, 1948 in Mt. Vernon and he preceded her in death on November 25, 2013.
Surviving are her daughters Nancy (Rick) Cundiff of Bloomington and Sherry (William) Lewis of Richmond, Indiana; brother Kenneth Ray Richardson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; sister Una Kay Hayes of Benton; grandchildren Randy Tomera of Bloomington, Jacob (Allison) Lewis of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Aaron (Jessica) Lewis of Richmond, Indiana; step grandchildren Carrie (Mike) Lee of Normal, Maggie (Paul) Miquel of Kissimmee, Florida, Kellie Cundiff of Santa Monica, California and step great grandchildren Abbie Lee, Katie Lee and Benjamin Lee all of Normal.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Recent Obituaries: Robert G. Dotson
Robert G. Dotson
Robert G. Dotson, 66, of Sullivan passed away 10:55 p.m. March 28, 2018 at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 at Mt. Zion General Baptist Cemetery, Coles Station. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Robert was born November 17, 1951 in Sullivan, the son of Warner G. and Juanita (England) Dotson. He was retired from Bridgestone-Firestone, Decatur. He was an excellent mechanic and welder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and flying remote-controlled airplanes. He was a loving grandfather and his granddaughters were his pride and joy.
Robert is survived by his daughter, Dianna (Eric) Davis of Evans, GA; sisters, Jill (Mike) Getz of Leesburg, FL; Jane (Glenn) Lehman-Menke of Sullivan; Sheryl (Terry) Wood of Sullivan and Lisa White of Sullivan; granddaughters, Abigail and Chloe Davis, and 11 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Recent Obituaries: Thomas E. Starr
Thomas E. Starr Thomas E. Starr, 64, of Sullivan, passed away 2:26 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Thomas was born April 17, 1953 in Suffern, NY, the son of Stanley and Carlotta (Lissi) Starr. He married Vicky F. Russell in 1972 in Sullivan; she survives. He graduated from Sparks Business College at the head of his class. Thomas liked music and playing different types of instruments. He also enjoyed raising birds and cactuses. He is survived by his wife, Vicky of Sullivan; daughter, Alison (Bob) Cox of Owatonna, MN; brother, Stan Starr of Sullivan; grandchildren, Ryan, Jayson and Carlitta. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers Roy and Bob. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Recent Obituaries: Michael E. Booker
Michael E. Booker Michael E. Booker, 67, of Sullivan, IL, formerly of New Port Richey Fl, passed away Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. The family request casual attire. Memorials may be made to the Monticello Railroad Museum. Mike was born March 7th, 1951, the oldest son of Virgil E. and Carlin Jo (Manship) Booker. He was a member of the Sullivan High School class of 1969. He was a proud alumni of Lake Land College, Western Illinois University, and Sangamon State. He was a member of the Governor Board of Elections, chairman of the Moultrie County Democratic Association, Surface Navy Association, and West Pasco County Model Railroading Association. He was a candidate for the 102nd House of Representatives. He enjoyed fishing and model railroading, photography, WWII reenacting, and keeping everyone up to date on the weather. He was a staunch fan of the Fighting Illini Football, the Green Bay Packers and the Cards. He cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren. One of his favorite jobs was working with his cherished friend, Doug, in his landscaping business. Mike is survived by his daughter, Jamie Lynn Booker and friend, Clayton Pforr, of Sullivan, son, John Booker and wife Brittany, of Pekin, Ill, and grandchildren Brooklyn, Roman, Memphis, Mason, Lukas, and Emily, and best buddies Rick and Jeri Davis. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joey Lynn, and his beloved Aunt Mable. After 40 years, he finally can hot rod with his little brother. Mike's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of SBLHC, especially Dr. Curtis Green, and nurses Hannah and Drew for their compassionate care to our family and Mike. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Recent Obituaries: Kenneth M. Puleo
Kenneth M. Puleo
Kenneth M. Puleo, 79, of Brownstown, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 11:53 p.m. Tuesday March 13, 2018 in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois.
Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Brownstown First Baptist Church with Dr. Olen Evans officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Monday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan and also from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church on Tuesday. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery, Brownstown. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Send online condolences to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Ken was born April 14, 1938 in Chicago, the son of Sam and Etta Castaldo Puleo. He married Wanda Bruce McDonald on December 8, 2001 and they have resided in Brownstown ever since. He was affiliated with the Sullivan First Christian Church before moving to Brownstown. He attended the Brownstown First Baptist Church. Ken retired from the R. R. Donnelly Company in Mattoon. Ken and Wanda enjoyed traveling to different states and had looked forward to returning to Chattanooga, TN. They also tried to return to Branson every year in December to celebrate their anniversary to see the Platters.
Surviving are his wife Wanda of Brownstown; sister Kathleen (Tom) Bunfill of Sullivan; stepsons Mike (Tammy) McDonald of Ramsey, Bill (Sandy) McDonald of Brownstown; stepdaughters Connie McDonald of Sandoval, Kathy (Matt) McConkey of Brownstown, Debbie McDonald of Brownstown, stepson Steve (Sue) Booker of Sullivan; nephew Kurtis (Megan) Bunfill of Sullivan; niece Kristi (Tim) Montgomery of Sullivan; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren; great nephews Jared Bunfill, Tyson Montgomery, Tucker Montgomery and a great niece Grace Bunfill.
He found pleasure in taking care of their four acres, mowing, having a garden, setting out trees and roses, having his Christmas tree on the corner lit up for the neighbors enjoyment as well as the Puleo family. He found he could love cats as well as dogs.
Ken had learned about bridge building when he was with the Army Engineers outfit, and decided to build a bridge acress the creek running through their property, which was used by cats and dogs alike.
Ken was a life long Chicago Cubs fan, and it must have been meant to be that they won the world series while he was still able to enjoy it.
Ken loved sports. He was a Golden Gloves boxer, played on softball, basketball and football teams while in Chicago and was still active in softball and bowling teams until middle age. He had been a referee for basketball and softball for the schools in the Sullivan area and also had a boxing club for several years. Even more that sports, he loved his family and enjoyed get togethers with them especially loved the precious grandchildren and their hugs and kisses.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Recent Obituaries: Gladys D. Courtright
Gladys D. Courtright Gladys D. Courtright, 95, of Sullivan passed away 12:23 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018, Mason Point, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made donor’s choice. Gladys was born February 7, 1923, in Falls of Rough, KY, the daughter of Henry and Bessie (Dunn) Harl. She married Edgar D. Courtright on November 6, 1946, in Decatur; he preceded her in death on February 20, 2012. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sullivan. She loved playing Bingo, enjoyed dancing and music, loved visiting with her friends and family and her favorite saying was “See you down the road somewhere.” She is survived by her sons, Ed (Rose) Courtright, Jr. of Sullivan and Jan (Betty Lewis) Courtright of Shelbyville; sister, Daisey Hill of Pana. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 son Jerry L. Wiseley, 4 brothers and 6 sisters. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Recent Obituaries: E. Recile Maycroft
E. Recile Maycroft
E. Recile Maycroft, 100, of Sullivan passed away at 2:55 p.m. Sunday March 4, 2018 in Mason Point, Sullivan.
Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Arthur Cemetery with John Plummer officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Mason Point Activity Fund. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Recile was born April 6, 1917 in Mt. Zion the daughter of Charles E. and Luda Greenfield Epling.
She had been a seamstress for Community Industries in Sullivan and a member of the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. She married Marion Maycroft in 1965 in Addison and he preceded her in death in 1983.
Surviving are her daughters Valee (George) Selby and Sandy Hagerman (Dennis Watson) of Sullivan, Cheri Ray of Altamont; step daughter Elenora Mila of Georgia; ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and four brothers.
Recent Obituaries: Beverly M. Alwerdt
Beverly M. Alwerdt
Beverly M. Alwerdt, 84, of Arthur, passed away 10:50 a.m. Saturday March 3, 2018 in the Arthur Home.
Celebration of Life services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County Food Pantry or the Sullivan First Christian Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Mrs. Alwerdt was born May 2, 1933 in Sullivan, IL, the daughter of Samuel B. and Gladys Francis Whitchurch. Bev was a homemaker, member of the Sullivan First Christian Church, had been a member of the Sullivan Women’s Civic Club and the Sullivan Country Club Women’s Golf League. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, collecting shells on the beach and golfing with her friends. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family especially watching her grandchildren grow up. Bev married William ‘Bill’ Alwerdt, DDS on March 15, 1952 in Sullivan and he survives.
Also surviving are her children Janet (Darrel) Gingerich of Arthur and Leslie (Jim) Mossman of Sullivan; grandchildren Lindsey (J.P.) Young, Megan (Bret) Starkey, Tyler Mossman, Seth Gingerich and Lucas Mossman; great-grandchildren Hudson and Duncan Young; sister Nancy Davis of Wichita Falls, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Francis Whitchurch and sister Esther Krows.
Recent Obituaries: Maudie Ruth Trussell
Maudie Ruth Trussell
Maudie Ruth Trussell, 84, of Sullivan passed away 10:10 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018 Mason Point, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Maudie was born May 16, 1933, in Tracy City, TN, the daughter of Charlie Bradford and Cora Haynes (KilGore) Meadows. She was a member of the New Life Church. She was a peaceful and happy person who loved her family dearly, and she was loved by all who knew her. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Mason Point for taking such good care of her, she truly felt at home. Maudie is survived by her sons, Louis B. (Jennetta) Trussell of Sullivan, Joel L. (Elizabeth) Trussell of Bethany and Randall E. (Kathy) Trussell of Bethany; sister, Rosa Meadows of Tracy City, TN. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents1 son Keith L., 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com