Mary Jane Harshbarger 

Mary Jane Harshbarger (affectionately known as "Teeter"), 90, of Springfield, IL, originally of Atwood, IL passed away gracefully at 3:50 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2017 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Mary Jane was born on December 25, 1926, the adopted daughter of Leslie and Alta (Green) Collins. She married Robert E. Harshbarger in 1962 and he later preceded her in death in addition to her parents and sister, Martha Jean Swartz.

Survivors include her nephew, Eric "Nick" Swartz, and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Once a Candy Striper, Teeter is known to those who love her as selfless yet spirited! Her passing in the month of February, while bittersweet, seems serendipitous considering her unending sweet tooth!

Family and friends would often visit with her & share funny stories but NEVER without bringing her favorite chocolates, candies and wine. Her sweet soul will be forever missed.

A graveside memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at Lake Fork Cemetery, 345 N. 1475 East Road, Atwood, IL. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.com

Margaret June Grinslade

Margaret June Grinslade 93, of Lancaster, NY formerly of Dalton City, IL passed away at 7:54 a.m., February 8, 2017, in her daughter’s residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion, IL. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Bethel Free Methodist Church, 930 N. Range Road, Peoria, IL 61604. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.

Margaret was born April 11, 1923, in Decatur, IL the daughter of George and Leta Isabelle (Roney) Dickson. She married Phillip Ray Grinslade on March 15, 1943. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1993. Margaret had formerly worked as a butcher and grocery clerk for the grocery store in Dalton City.

Surviving are her children: Robert Ray Grinslade and his wife Shirley of Bradford, IL, Mary Jo Hill and her husband Michael of San Antonio, TX, and Margaret “Susan” Grinslade of Lancaster, NY; grandchildren: Scott Grinslade and his wife Sarah of Peoria Heights, IL, Bobbi Grinslade of Peoria, IL, Tracey Langsfeld of San Antonio, TX, Gary Langsfeld and wife Martha of Burlington, KY, Claudette Mabry or San Antonio, TX, Mary Ruotolo and her husband Chris of Hackettstown, NJ, Jeff Gossett and wife Lena of Bradford, IL, Kim Mitchell and husband Kevin of Clinton, IL and Gabriella Brueggemann of St. Louis, MO. Also surviving are twelve great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her beloved son: Samuel D. Grinslade. brothers: George and Robert and her sister: Dorothy.

Barbara Ann Reedy

Barbara Ann Reedy, 79, of Sullivan, formerly of Lovington, died 6:20 a.m. Wednesday (February 1, 2017) in Mason Point, Sullivan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at the St. Isidore Catholic Church, Bethany with Fr. Steve Arisman and Fr. John Sohm celebrants. Burial and Rite of Committal will be in the St. Isidore Cemetery, Bethany. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. A prayer service will be 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County Beacon, St. Isidore Catholic Church, the Moultrie County Relay for Life. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Mrs. Reedy was born February 5, 1938 in Effingham, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Cecilia Bueker Niemann. Barbara worked at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Records from 1956 - 1963. After that she was a stay-at-home mom to her children. She was a member of the St. Isidore Catholic Church, Moultrie County Home Extension, Scott State Bank bowling team and Lovington Library Board. Barbara married Gerald Reedy on October 27, 1962 at St. Mary’s Church at Green Creek, IL.

Survivors include her husband Gerald, children Teresa (Tim) Stepp of Palatine, IL, Christopher (Kathy) Reedy of Redfield, AR, Jill Reedy of Sullivan and Meg Reedy of Palatine; grandchildren Robert Reedy, Ashlen Reedy, Cory Reedy, Dallas Reedy, Shania Reedy and Matt Stepp; two great grandchildren; sisters Sarah Parks of Louisville, KY, Margaret Niemann of Effingham, Sister Josephine Niemann of St. Louis, MO and Carolyn Braun of Effingham; sister-in-law Bernadette Niemann of Effingham.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Jeanette Ferrick, Sister Irene Niemann, Mary Conlin; brother John Niemann and a grandson Ben Stepp.

Donnabelle Frazier

Donnabelle Frazier, 85, of Sullivan died 12:30 a.m. Wednesday (January 4, 2017) in Mason Point, Sullivan.

Visitation will be from 10-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday following the visitation in the French Cemetery, Allenville, with Bob Vail officiating. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Donnabelle was born September 18,1931 in Bruce the daughter of Pearl William and Susie G. Fleming Myers. She had worked at the Illinois Masonic Home as a young woman, spent many years as a homemaker and then managed the IGA Deli in Sullivan for many years before her retirement. She was a member of the Sullivan VFW Auxiliary and the Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary. Donnabelle married George W. ‘Pat’ Frazier on September 4, 1954 in LaJolla, California and he preceded her in death on July 24, 1999.

Surviving are her daughter Sue (Dave) Morrow of Gainesville, Florida; son Bill (Lora) Frazier of Sullivan; grandchildren Mandy N. Frazier, Samantha Armer and Gabby Frazier and two great grandchildren Renee and Malia Frazier.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter Gloria Armer.

Janet Kay Craig

Janet Kay Craig, 64, of Sullivan passed away at 10:48 a.m. Friday (September 23, 2016) in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

 Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

 Janet was born October 9, 1951 in Decatur the daughter of Warren G. and Luzetta Gaston Ferguson. She had worked at the Gaddis Home in Lovington, GE in Decatur, McDonalds in Sullivan, Hardees in Mt Zion and Caseys in Bethany. She was a member of the Grant Street Church of Christ in Sullivan. Janet married Dean Craig on December 10, 1977 in Sullivan.

 Surviving are her husband Dean of Sullivan; daughter Dena (Chuck) Norris of Lovington; son Brandon Craig of Dalton City; mother Luzetta Ferguson of Sullivan; brother, Denny (Pete) Ferguson of Bethany; grandsons Jacob Book-Hart and Justin Norris and several nieces and nephews.

 She was preceded in death by her father, son Justin and a daughter Kim.