Obituaries 4-3-2019: Gerald Nolen

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Gerald Nolen

Gerald C. Nolen, 83, of Sullivan passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
A wake will be held from 3-6 p.m. Monday, April 8 at Sullivan VFW. Private burial will be held at a later date. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan is in care of the arrangements.
Gerald was born September 6, 1935, a son of Thomas Henry and Beatrice Turney Nolen. He married Mary F. Allen December 5, 1953, and she preceded him in death April 24, 2015. He was a member of Sullivan VFW Men’s Auxiliary. Gerald was a man who loved his family and enjoyed life. Read More

Obituaries 4-3-2019: Gale Goodwin

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Gale Goodwin

Gale D. Goodwin, 83, of Sullivan passed away at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the services at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in French Cemetery in Allenville. Read More

Obituaries 4-3-2019: Kenneth Miner

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Kenneth Miner

Kenneth L. ‘Flash’ Miner, 71, of Lovington, passed away at 11:10 p.m. Sunday March 31, 2019 in his daughter’s residence in Sullivan.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Keller Cemetery in Lovington with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More

Obituaries 4-3-2019: Courtney Morrison

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Courtney Morrison

Courtney Jill Morrison passed away March 21, 2019. She was born February 4, 1970, a dear daughter of TL Morrison and Gretchen Bailey Morrison (deceased). A native of Lovington, Illinois, Courtney graduated from St. Teresa High School in Decatur. She attended Eastern Illinois University obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and later obtained a second degree in Surgical Technology. Having been raised on her family farm, animals were always an important part of her life and became her passion. She shared this love with her father and brother showing cattle and sheep in her younger years. Volunteering at nonprofit animal shelters and traveling across the country with her many four-legged companions proved her commitment. They all possessed personalized names to match Courtney’s hilarious and witty personality. Courtney is survived by her father TL Morrison, brother Mick Morrison and sister Brisyn Ritchie (Randy Ritchie). She leaves behind three nephews, Heston Eveland, Logan Hupp, Jaxsyn Ritchie, and a niece Evyn Ritchie, all whom she adored. Many aunts, uncles and cousins loved Courtney dearly and will miss her greatly. Read More

Recent Obituaries: Michael J. Wildman

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Michael J. Wildman
Michael J. Wildman, 58, of Monticello, passed away Monday evening, April 1, 2019 at Kirby Medical Center, Monticello.

Mike was born June 17, 1960 in Decatur, IL the son of Roger L. and Phyllis (Huffmaster) Wildman. He married Dawn Vannice in August of 1982 and she passed away in November of 1988. He married Ann Power on June 16, 1990 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Champaign, IL.

Mike is survived by his wife, Ann Power Wildman of Monticello, formerly of Franklin Grove; children, Patrick of Springfield, Katherine and Brandon both of Monticello; mother, Phyllis Wildman of Sullivan; and brother, Chris Wildman of Dalton City. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Mike was a 1978 graduate of Sullivan High School where he participated in golf, baseball, football, and basketball. His senior year he participated in the IHSA State basketball tournament in Champaign. He is a 1982 graduate of Purdue University. Mike was a department head for The Home Depot and was elected Monticello Township Supervisor. He was a member of the NRA, Purdue Alumni Association, Piatt County Republican Party, and a parishioner at St. Philomena Catholic Church of Monticello. He enjoyed golfing, building models, watching old Westerns, and was an Illini Fan along with being a sports fan and a history buff. He coached all his children in youth sports and enjoyed watching them grow in whatever they did. Mike was a wonderful and loyal person, husband, father, son, brother, boss, and friend.

A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2019 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2019 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home with Fr. Bruce Lopez officiating. Interment with cremation rites will be held in Monticello Township Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Monticello Area Education Foundation.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com

 

Obituaries 3-27-2019: David Smith

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David Smith

David James (DJ) Smith of rural Lovington passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23 in Lovington United Methodist Church with Pastor Larry Bricker officiating. Burial will be at a later date. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Read More

Obituaries 3-27-2019: Ray Shafer

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Ray Shafer

Raymond L. Shafer, 71, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:18 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2019 in his residence.
Celebration of Life services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Ray’s request was for casual attire. Read More

Obituaries 3-27-2019: Janice Tusing

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Janice Tusing

Janice A. Tusing, 83, of Decatur, formerly of Lovington, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, in McKinley Court in Decatur.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial will be at a later date in Hewitt Cemetery in Lovington. Read More

Obituaries 3-27-2019: Gerald Nolen

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Gerald Nolen

Gerald C. Nolen, 83, of Sullivan passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
A wake will be held 3 p.m-6 p.m. Monday, April 8 at Sullivan VFW. Private burial will be held at a later date. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan is in care of the arrangements. Read More

Obituaries 3-27-2019: Freda Noll

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Freda Noll

Freda Florene McDermott Noll, 96, of Gays passed away at 4:33 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2019 in her residence.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. March 13 in Schillings Funeral Home in Mattoon with Pastor Virgil Cisney officiating. Burial was in Dodge Grove Cemetery. Read More