Mary McGuire
Mary Adair Lorenson McGuire, 96, of Lovington, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019, in Mason Point in Sullivan.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 14 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Read More
Wilma Alexander
Wilma Alexander, 83, of Sullivan passed away at 10:38 p.m. Saturday February 2, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements.
Wilma was born October 2, 1935 in Coles Station, a daughter of William and Edith Welbaum Rowland. Wilma married Frank Alexander in 1957 in El Paso, Texas, and he preceded her in death November 19, 2004. Read More
Gene Montgomery
Gene Montgomery, age 84, of Charleston passed away after a courageous battle with cancer Saturday, February 9, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family. The funeral service honoring and celebrating his life began at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, February 13) at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston, Ill. with Pastor Ray Finney officiating. Burial followed in Mound Cemetery in Charleston. It is requested that donations in his honor be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. Gifts may be left at the visitation/service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Read More
Gene Montgomery
CHARLESTON, IL – Gene Montgomery, age 84 of Charleston, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL. The Funeral Service honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 with Pastor Ray Finney officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Cemetery, Charleston, IL. It is requested that donations in his honor be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105. Gifts may be left at the visitation/service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Gene was born on April 30, 1934 in Bone Gap, Illinois to the late Robert W. and Mary (Garrison) Montgomery. He married Sylvia Braden on January 7, 1955 in Charleston, and they just celebrated 64 wonderful years of marriage. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sylvia Montgomery of Charleston, IL; their children, Vickie (Tom) Austin of Camargo, IL, Jane (Chuck) Bell of Greenup, IL, Teresa (Ken) Montgomery of Charleston, IL, Robert Gene Montgomery, Jr. (Amanda) of Sullivan, IL, and Tim (Kristi) Montgomery of Sullivan, IL; 11 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; sister, Patsy (Don) Johnson of San Bernardino, CA; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Montgomery of Ocala, FL. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded by two brothers, Ben and Jess Montgomery; and his beloved dog, Bandit.
His love of horses led him to begin his career as a horse trainer and driver, racing in California, New York, Florida, and Maine just to name a few. He transitioned to become one of the sports premier starters and race official for over 40 years. He started races in Chicago, numerous state and county fairs, including the sport’s biggest event The Hambletonian. He was inducted into the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association Hall of Fame in 2013.
Later in life he enjoyed camping, going to festivals, and shopping while riding his scooter, sometimes a little too dangerously. He cherished holidays and attending parties with his wife Sylvia and family. Gene followed U of I athletics, but his greatest joy was attending his grandchildren’s sporting events as their biggest fan
Gene had a courageous fight with cancer and was cared for until the end by his wife Sylvia and his entire family. Gene always had a smile on his face, was a good friend to many, and a great family man, and he will be missed dearly.
Gene’s memorial website is available at www.adamsfuneralchapel.com.
Ronnie Greeson
Ronnie Golden Greeson, 68, of Toledo, Ill., beloved brother of Suzanne Greeson Cummings, passed away on February 2, 2019 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 7 at Barkley Funeral Chapel in Toledo. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to service time on Thursday in the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Toledo Cemetery.
Ronnie was born July 7, 1950 in Mattoon to Golden and Mary Todd Greeson. He is survived by a sister Suzanne (Ron) Cummings of Moweaqua. He was preceded in death by his parents. Read More
Marsha Robbins
Marsha Louise Vice Robbins, 61, of Bismarck died at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 in her home.
A celebration of life memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 in Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville.
Marsha was born Dec. 25, 1957 in Decatur, the daughter of Thomas Vice and Mildred L. Alumbaugh Vice. Read More
Jared Schrock
Jared L. Schrock, 20, of rural Sullivan died at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 in the HCK West Building, south of Arthur. Interment will follow in the Gingerich Cemetery in rural Sullivan. Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola is assisting the family. Read More
Donna Whitaker
Donna M. Whitaker, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:08 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Celebration of Life services were held at 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Henderson and Pastor Al Rennert officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More
Donna M. Whitaker
Donna M. Whitaker, 80, of Sullivan, passed away 3:08 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Celebration of Life services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Henderson and Pastor Al Rennert officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan Ambulance Service or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Mrs. Whitaker was born July 25, 1938 in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of Edgar B. and Eula F. Fry Eversole. Donna was a homemaker and helped her husband on the farm. She also worked at area grain elevators during harvest. Donna was an accomplished pianist and organist and had played the piano at the Allenville Christian Church and Jonathan Creek Christian Church. Donna had been active in Home Extension and her and Joe enjoyed going on the U of I Extension farm bus trips. Donna was a member of the Home Extension, Allenville Christian Church, Sullivan First United Methodist Church and Jonathan Creek Christian Church. Donna married Joseph A. Whitaker on June 7, 1959 in Westervelt, IL and he survives.
Also surviving are her sons David W. (Sharon) Whitaker of Narvon, PA and Keith A. (Laura) Whitaker of Sullivan; grandchildren Kirk (Sherelle) Whitaker of Charleston, Parker Whitaker of Sullivan, Cansas Buckalew and Jack Buckalew, both of Monticello; great-granddaughter Amelia Whitaker of Charleston and a son-in-law Brent Buckalew of Monticello.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Pamela Buckalew and brother James Eversole.
Donna’s family would like to thank Dr. Bukhari, Mason Point, Courtyard Estates, St. Mary’s Hospital and the Sullivan Ambulance Service for their compassionate care.
Nina Martin
Nina Tabor Martin, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:02 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2019 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. A visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, February 1 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. A private graveside service will be held in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with her family. Public memorial services will be announced at a later date in both Sullivan and the Chicago area.
Nina was born January 10, 1947 in Decatur, a daughter of Purvis Francis and Roberta Morris Tabor. She married Philip H. Martin July 10, 1971 in Decatur. Read More