Virginia Rogahn
Virginia Helen Rogahn, 82, of Sullivan, formerly of rural Milford, Ill. and Palos Heights, Ill., passed away peacefully Nov. 1, 2020. She was born May 31, 1938 in Chicago, the daughter of Robert and Rosanna Evers Tilling. Read More
Obituaries 11-11-2020: Larry Williams
Larry Williams
Larry D. Williams, 66, of Waynesboro, Pa., formerly of Illinois, died at 9:45 p.m. EST, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
A private family graveside service with military honors and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Larry was born Dec. 21, 1953, in Joliet, Ill., a son of Floyd Williams and Imogene Wallace-Williams (Gill). He was a veteran and had served as post commander of American Legion Post 429. Read More
Obituaries 11-11-2020: Carol Ann Dycus
Carol Ann Dycus
Carol Ann (Maris) Dycus, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 3 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020, at Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More
Obituaries 11-11-2020: Peggy Lou Bryant
Peggy Lou Bryant
Peggy Lou Bryant, 66, of Sullivan, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at her home in Sullivan.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 7 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany First Christian Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Read More
Obituaries 11-4-2020: Beverly Peters
Beverly Peters
Beverly A. Peters, 91, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:25 a.m. Sunday, November 1, 2020 in Eberhardt Home in Arthur.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenhill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Sullivan Senior Center or Faith Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Read More
Obituaries 11-4-2020: Darin Hays
Darin Hays
Darin Anderson Hays, 54, of Lovington, passed away at 11:01 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
There will be a Remembrance of Life at his daughter’s home at a later date. Memorials may be made to Lovington American Legion Post #429. Read More
Obituaries 11-4-2020: Floyd Seelow
Floyd Seelow
Floyd William Seelow, 91, of Paris, Missouri, formerly of Perry, passed away at 4:10 a.m. October 27, 2020, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Private family graveside services will be held November 4, 2020, at Smyser Cemetery in Gays with celebration of life services in Perry held at a later date. Read More
Recent Obituaries: Larry Williams
Larry Williams
Larry D. Williams, 66, of Waynesboro, Pa., formerly of Illinois, died at 9:45 p.m. EST, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
A private family graveside service with military honors and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Larry was born Dec. 21, 1953, in Joliet, Ill., a son of Floyd and Imogene Gill Wallace. He was a veteran and had served as post commander of American Legion Post 429.
Surviving are his daughters, Tammy (Andy) Williams of Waynesboro, Pa. and Mackenzie (Tristin) Gingerich of Arthur; grandsons Caiden, Ben, Alex, Christian Williams, and Myles Gingerich, and granddaughter Olivia Williams; sisters Diana (Tim) Champion, Alberta (Timmy) Banning, Leona Williams, and Becky Williams, all of Decatur and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Ronnie Williams and Floyd “Willie” Williams.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial donations may be made to the family.
Contact Tammy at 240-422-2877 or Mackenzie at 217-552-2231 for information on donations.
Recent Obituaries: Floyd William Seelow
Floyd William SeelowFloyd William Seelow, 91, of Paris, Missouri, formerly of Perry, passed away at 4:10 a.m. October 27, 2020, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Private family graveside services will be held November 4, 2020, at the Smyser Cemetery in Gays, Illinois, with celebration of life services in Perry held at a later date.
Mr. Seelow was born July 7, 1929, in Shelby County Illinois, the son of Fred and Bertha Hubner Seelow.
He married Pauline Daily on March 15, 1950, in Mattoon, Illinois and she preceded him in death on August 22, 2004. He later married Ruth Forbis on October 24, 2009, in Paris and she survives.
Other survivors include: one son, Alvin (Nancy) Seelow of Williamsburg, three daughters; Lois (Tom) Razzano of Sullivan, Ohio, Brenda Greenlee of Davenport, Iowa, and Linda (Don) Merritt of Carthage, Illinois; two step daughters, Linda Henderson of Monteray, California and Patty (Brent) Motter of Kirksville, Missouri, two step sons; Mike Forbis of Mexico and Gary Forbis of Hallsville, two brothers; Francis Seelow of Lovington, Illinois, and George Seelow of Garden City, Michigan, one sister; Lois Whitaker of Eureka, Illinois, 10 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren.
Floyd was preceded in death by two sons, Carroll and infant Phillip Seelow; one daughter, Karen Seelow; one step son, Steve Forbis; son-in law, Bob Greenlee and one brother, Morris Seelow.
Mr. Seelow moved from Illinois fifty years ago and was a member of the Perry Christian Church where he served as elder, later an honorary elder, and taught Sunday school. He enjoyed farming, Bible study, traveling and especially spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Memorial Contributions my be made to the Perry Christian Church, P.O. Box 476 Perry, MO 63462 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl. Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be made at www.bienhofffuneralhome.com
Obituaries 10-28-2020: Charlie Ruppert
Charlie Ruppert
Charlie Ruppert, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday October 25, 2020 in his residence.
There will not be any formal services and cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials are suggested to Moultrie County PAWS or Shriners Hospital for Children. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Read More