Bob Crockett
Bob Crockett, 64, of Decatur, formerly of Sullivan, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 in his home in Decatur.
Private family graveside services with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be held in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Read More
Fred Urbanski
Fred Urbanski, 73, of Sullivan passed away at 4:40 a.m. Friday November 30, 2018 in his residence.
Mass of Christan Burial was at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Columcille Catholic Church in Sullivan with FR John Titus Celebrant. Rite of Committal and Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. Read More
Glyndola Tremblay
Glyndola Tremblay of Sullivan passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan. She was 88.
A memorial service honoring her life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8 at Jonathan Creek Christian Church, 1425 Jonathan Creek Rd. in Sullivan. Friends and family are invited to gather at 1:30 p.m. to visit before the memorial service begins.
Dode, as she was known to her friends, was born July 3, 1930 in Marrowbone Township, south of Bethany, eldest child of William V. and Kathryn L. Scott. She married William Tremblay, the love of her life, Feb. 14, 1996. Bill of Lazy Acres, Ark. preceded her in death. Read More
Melvin Reynolds
W. Melvin Reynolds, age 84, of Allenville, went to be with God at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was home surrounded by his family while they said their farewells through tears of sorrow and grief.
Celebration of Life services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Burial was in French Cemetery in Allenville.
Melvin, as he’s well known, was born Sunday, April 1, 1934 to Luther and Bernice Malone Reynolds in Shelby County, Illinois. On Friday November 20, 1953 Melvin married the love of his life Zelma Louise Colclasure. They were married 65 wonderful years. Read More
Fred Urbanski
Fred Urbanski, 73, of Sullivan passed away at 4:40 a.m. Friday November 30, 2018 in his residence.
Mass of Christan Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the St. Columcille Catholic Church, Sullivan with FR John Titus, Celebrant. Visitation will be 9 - 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Rite of Committal and Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. View complete obituary and send online condolences to reedfuneralhome.net.
Fred was born November 19, 1945 in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of Edward S. and Viola Olszewski Urbanski. He had worked for the Boys and Girls Club for many years in Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota. He later was a Pepperidge Farm distributor for ten years and was currently working for the Sullivan IGA for the past nine years. He married Sandy Bates on November 11, 1983 in Crown Point, Indiana.
Surviving are his wife Sandy of Sullivan; daughter Darleen (Glenn) Drake of Arcola; son Doug Urbanski and his partner Samantha Sauer of Jacksonville; sister Sylvia Vucich of Munster, Indiana; brothers Ed (Dody) Urbanski Crown Point, Indiana, Jerry (Dale) Urbanski of Florida and a granddaughter Rory Drake of Arcola.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
W. Melvin Reynolds
W. Melvin Reynolds, age 84, of Allenville, went to be God at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was home surrounded by his family while they said their farewells through tears of sorrow and grief.
Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Burial will be in French Cemetery, Allenville. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Melvin, as he’s well known, was born on Sunday April 1, 1934 to Luther and Bernice (Malone) Reynolds in Shelby County, Illinois. On Friday November 20, 1953 Melvin married the love of his life Zelma Louise Colclasure. They were married 65 wonderful years.
Melvin lived a simple and humble life. He was a member of the Grant Street Church of Jesus Christ in Sullivan. His life revolved around his wife and family. He never knew the meaning of the word stranger, everyone he met was a friend. He loved playing music, singing, and dancing with his wife. He also enjoyed visiting with friends and loved spending time with family.
Melvin had many positions in life. He was the mayor of Allenville, a deputy sheriff, a mechanic, and a pipefitter. But the positions that he excelled in were being a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was the kind of man his sons want to be and his daughter wanted to marry. He taught his family the true meaning of love and he will forever be loved and missed.
Survivors include his wife Zelma Reynolds, daughter Connie Moutria of Findlay, son Steven (Brenda) Reynolds of Stewardson, son Melvin (Amy) Reynolds of Allenville, sister Maxine (Donald) Henwood of Arizona, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and his dog Ellie Mae.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Carla Reynolds, parents Luther and Bernice Reynolds, and brothers Donald and Carroll Reynolds.
Edward Wells
Edward A. Wells, 65, of Shelbyville passed away at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 27 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville with Pastor Tim Lusitana officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Edward was born July 3, 1953 in Evansville, Ind., a son of Ocus and Pauline Hardison Wells. He graduated from Findlay High School with the class of 1972. Edward owned and operated Riverfront Campground in Shelbyville. He was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Read More
James Yates
James W. Yates, 95, of Sullivan passed away at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 25 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Burial with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 and the Illinois Patriot Guard was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More
Edward A. Wells
Edward A. Wells, 65, of Shelbyville, Illinois, passed away at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Tim Lusitana officiating. Visitation will be Monday, November 26, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to the Shelby County Honor Guard.
Edward was born on July 3, 1953 in Evansville, IN, the son of Ocus and Pauline (Hardison) Wells. He graduated from Findlay High School the Class of 1972. Edward owned and operated Riverfront Campground in Shelbyville, IL. He was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Edward enjoyed camping, horseback riding, cars, traveling, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. His family meant the world to him. Edward married Janet Stutzman on March 15, 1999.
He is survived by his wife, Janet of Shelbyville, IL; daughters, Jennifer Braden (Greg) of Illiopolis, IL, Melissa Rowcliff (Jason) of Macon, IL, and Lindsay Studebaker (Dave) of Saint Johns, FL; son, Corey Wells (Jill) of Shelbyville, IL; step-sons, Tyler Dudley of Denver, CO, and Trevor Dudley of Pensacola, FL; sisters, Paula Hubner (Roger), Pam Catona (Philip), Loretta Agney (Brad), Barb Hocking (Donavan) all of Shelbyville, IL, Becky Ulmer (Steve) of Strasburg, IL, and Christy Macklin (Brent) of Findlay, IL; brothers, Jerry Wells (Cheryl), James Wells (Becky), and John Wells (Joy) all of Shelbyville, IL; grandchildren, Kelsey Allen, Austin Rowcliff, Ethan Wells, Chase Wells, Colin Wells, Annie Eikenberry, Landri Rowcliff, Eli Wells, Blakely Studebaker, Macie Rowcliff, Finley Studebaker, and Easton Rowcliff.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Markle; and brothers, Larry and Raben Wells.
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James W. Yates
James W. Yates, 95, of Sullivan passed away 11:10 a.m. Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 and the Illinois Patriot Guard. Memorials may be made to the Sullivan United Methodist Women or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
James was born July 30, 1923, in Findlay, the son of Harley K. and Estella M. (Clabaugh) Yates. He married Ruth M. Sampson on June 19, 1949, in Sullivan; she preceded him in death on December 13, 2017. James served in the United States Army during World War II. He retired from Caterpillar in August 1982. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Sullivan, the American Legion Post #68, United Auto Workers #75 in Decatur, the Model T Ford Club of America and the Aladdin Knights. He enjoyed wood working, furniture making, going to Flea Markets and Antiquing. James was also an avid Cubs Fan.
James is survived by his sons, Michael K. (Patty) Yates of Washington, IL, and Kevin M. Yates of Sullivan; daughter, Marsha K. (David) Webb of Macon. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 brother and 1 sister.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com