Recent Obituaries: James Dwyer

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James Dwyer

James T. ‘Jim’ Dwyer, 75 of Sullivan passed away at 8:25 a.m. Saturday August 11, 2018 in his residence.
Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Visitation will be from 9 - 11 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to Special Olympics or to the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Jim was born March 7, 1943 in Quincy the son of James T. Dwyer, Jr. and Margaret Thieman.
Jim earned his Bachelors in Education from Quincy College and his Masters of Administration from Eastern Illinois University. Jim was a teacher, a football and wrestling coach an administrator in Quincy, Argenta, Assumption and Sullivan. Jim was a member of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, the Sullivan Country Club, a member of St. Columcille Catholic Church and attended the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. He had delivered Peace Meals for over fourteen years. Jim enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, college football, golf and the CUBS. He married Karen Gamble on April 16, 1993 in Sullivan.
Surviving are his wife Karen of Sullivan; son John (Jeanna) Dwyer of Plano, Texas; daughter Lisa (John) Hanning of Gallatin, Tennessee and grandchildren Kelsey (Caten) Hyde, Alec Dwyer, Jordan Dwyer, Jack Hanning and Grant Hanning.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Recent Obituaries: Angie Ward

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Angie Ward

Angie Ward, 83, of Sullivan, passed away 4:10 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Mason Point, Sullivan.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at the First Christian Church, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the services at the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, is in care of the arrangements.
Angie was born October 16, 1934, in Mt. Moriah, MO, the daughter of Charles and Wanda (Dimsmore) Adams. She married William Dale Ward on June 5, 1955, in Bethany, MO; he preceded her in death on May 21, 2016. She was a retired school teacher and worked for the American Cancer Society. Angie was a member of the First Christian Church, Sullivan, and sang in the choir for 58 years. She enjoyed playing many types of card games. Angie was dearly loved by her family and she leaves behind many good friends.
Angie is survived by her son, David (Janet) Ward of Hillsboro; daughter, Marsha (Rick) Thornton of Moberly, MO; brother, Arvol (Sharon) Adams of Kansas City, MO; 5 grandchildren, Andrew Ward, Patrick Ward, Rachel Ward Hansen, Caitlyn and Hannah Thornton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: Mary Ann DeBorde

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Mary Ann DeBorde

Mary Ann DeBorde, 60, of Sullivan, passed away 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at her residence.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Reed Funeral Home with Bob Vail officiating.
Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice.

Recent Obituaries: John F. Casteel

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John F. Casteel

John F. Casteel, 93, of Lovington, passed away at 6:36 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in the Anna Veterans’ Home, Anna, Illinois.

Celebration of Life services will be Noon Saturday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with D. J. Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - Noon on Saturday. Burial will be in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington with military rites conducted by the Lovington American Legion Post #429. Memorials to Lovington American Legion or Anna Veterans’ Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Mr. Casteel was born July 7, 1925 in Moultrie County, Illinois, the son of Charles W. And Lydia Schuetz Casteel. John was a farmer and had worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation in Sullivan. He was a WWII Army veteran and a member of the Lovington American Legion Post #429. John married Veda M. Bolsen on October 12, 1947 in Elwin, Illinois and she preceded him in death on June 19, 2011.

Surviving are his sons Ward (Carolyn) Casteel and Berle (Linda) Casteel both of Lovington; grandchildren Lukas (Kim) Casteel of Lovington, Rachel (Dr. Paul, DVM) Marx of Sullivan, Ryan (Brent) Wildman of Sullivan, Brock (Erica) Casteel of Lovington, Derk (Heather) Casteel of Sullivan and Ranee (Robert) Kidd of Sullivan; great-grandchildren Garrett and Tucker Casteel, Brycen Wildman, Morgan and Camden Casteel, Sienna and Avery Casteel and Kolten Kidd; sisters-in-law Bernadine Casteel and Ruenell Casteel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers Richard and Charles Casteel, sisters Mildred Brewer, Muriel Harmon, Margorie Eads and Rosemary Wood.

Obituaries 8-8-2018: Tammy Wilson

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Tammy Wilson

Tammy J. Wilson, 59, of Sullivan passed away at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday August 1, 2018 in Mason Point in Sullivan.
Private graveside services were Saturday August 4 in Camfield Cemetery in Sullivan.
Tammy was born May 18, 1959 in Kirksville, the daughter of John Adkins and Patsy Bruce She had cleaned homes for many people and also had operated a child care center in her home. Read More

Obituaries 8-8-2018: Kathy Wood

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Kathy Wood

Katherine M. Horn Wood, 77, of Sullivan, passed away May 12, 2018. A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, August 12 from 11 to 2 at the Sullivan Country Club. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements.
Kathy was born August 7, 1940 in San Jose, California, the daughter of Hermann L. and Alice E. Horn. She graduated from Sunnyvale High School in 1958. She attended the University of Idaho where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority and where she met her husband, Steve Wood. They were married June 16, 1962 in Sunnyvale, California. Read More

Obituaries 8-8-2018: Donald Finch

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Donald Finch

Donald Finch passed away peacefully in his home in Converse, Tex. Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
He was born in Decatur March 31, 1932.
Donald served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Sasebo, Japan. He also served aboard the flagship USS Mt. McKinley as a Teletype Seaman (TESN). In May 1956 near the Martial Islands in the South Pacific, Don and his shipmates participated in the first hydrogen bomb test to be witnessed by dignitaries and journalists from the deck of the Mt. McKinley.
His greatest loves in life were God, country, family and carpentry. He was faithful to each. Read More

Obituaries: Donald Finch

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Donald Finch

Mr. Finch was born in Decatur, IL on March 31, 1932. He passed away peacefully at his home in Converse, TX on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Donald served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Sasebo, Japan. He also served aboard the flagship, USS Mt. McKinley as a Teletype Seaman (TESN). In May 1956 near the Martial Islands in the South Pacific, Don and his shipmates participated in the first Hydrogen bomb test to be witnessed by dignitaries and journalists from the deck of the Mt. McKinley.
His greatest loves in life were God, country, family and carpentry. He was faithful to each.
Don was the youngest son of Neal Owen and Ruby Fern Finch. Those preceding him in death were both parents, his sister Virginia Harrison and five brothers; Eugene, his twin Dale, Robert, Neal Jr., and Paul Harry, all of whom were past Decatur residents. His beloved daughter, Amanda McClung, also completed her heavenly journey several years ago.
Mr. Finch is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Dowdell) Finch, his son Tad Finch of Anderson IN and daughter, Tara Martinez of Converse TX, as well as six grandchildren; Michael Finch, Madison Finch, Caleb McClung, Jonathan McClung, Benjamin McClung and Noah Martinez. Don and Carolyn were also named honorary grandparents to Miriam McClung and Eva McClung. Also surviving are many neices, nephews and extended family members.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4th at Reed Funeral Home, 1112 South Hamilton Street, Sullivan IL 61951. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by procession to Penn Township Cemetery near Prairie Home, IL in rural Shelby County for interment. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Recent Obituaries: Tammy J. Wilson

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Tammy J. Wilson

Tammy J. Wilson, 59, of Sullivan passed away at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday August 1, 2018 in Mason Point, Sullivan.
Private graveside services will be Saturday August 4, 2018 in the Camfield Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Tammy was born May 18, 1959 in Kirksville the daughter of John Adkins and Patsy Bruce She had cleaned homes for many people and also had operated a child care center in her home.
Surviving are daughters Rachel (Jamie) Cavazos of Sullivan, Stephanie (Tyler) Poland of Mattoon; grandchildren Alex Cavazos and Warren Poland.
She was preceded in death by her parents.