Bernard Whitlow, Sr.
Bernard Russell Whitlow, Sr., 83, of Hillsboro died at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, March 28) in Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro officiated by the Rev. Ralph Ward. Burial with military rites by V.F.W. Post #1306 and American Legion Post #425 was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsboro. Read More
Thomas Starr
Thomas E. Starr, 64, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:26 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More
Helen Moynahan
Helen I. Moynahan, 86, died Friday, March 23, 2018 peacefully in her sleep in her home in Noblesville, Ind.
She leaves her daughter, Lori Wright of Noblesville; granddaughters Kendall and Kasey Landis of Noblesville; stepdaughter Jane Nunn and husband Jim of Levittown as well as many nieces and nephews. Helen also leaves behind longtime family friend, Mary Smith of Irvine, Calif. Read More
Michael Booker
Michael E. Booker, 67, of Sullivan, formerly of New Port Richey Fla., passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 9 a.m. in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center surrounded by his loving family.
Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More
Thomas E. Starr Thomas E. Starr, 64, of Sullivan, passed away 2:26 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Thomas was born April 17, 1953 in Suffern, NY, the son of Stanley and Carlotta (Lissi) Starr. He married Vicky F. Russell in 1972 in Sullivan; she survives. He graduated from Sparks Business College at the head of his class. Thomas liked music and playing different types of instruments. He also enjoyed raising birds and cactuses. He is survived by his wife, Vicky of Sullivan; daughter, Alison (Bob) Cox of Owatonna, MN; brother, Stan Starr of Sullivan; grandchildren, Ryan, Jayson and Carlitta. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers Roy and Bob. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Michael E. Booker Michael E. Booker, 67, of Sullivan, IL, formerly of New Port Richey Fl, passed away Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. The family request casual attire. Memorials may be made to the Monticello Railroad Museum. Mike was born March 7th, 1951, the oldest son of Virgil E. and Carlin Jo (Manship) Booker. He was a member of the Sullivan High School class of 1969. He was a proud alumni of Lake Land College, Western Illinois University, and Sangamon State. He was a member of the Governor Board of Elections, chairman of the Moultrie County Democratic Association, Surface Navy Association, and West Pasco County Model Railroading Association. He was a candidate for the 102nd House of Representatives. He enjoyed fishing and model railroading, photography, WWII reenacting, and keeping everyone up to date on the weather. He was a staunch fan of the Fighting Illini Football, the Green Bay Packers and the Cards. He cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren. One of his favorite jobs was working with his cherished friend, Doug, in his landscaping business. Mike is survived by his daughter, Jamie Lynn Booker and friend, Clayton Pforr, of Sullivan, son, John Booker and wife Brittany, of Pekin, Ill, and grandchildren Brooklyn, Roman, Memphis, Mason, Lukas, and Emily, and best buddies Rick and Jeri Davis. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joey Lynn, and his beloved Aunt Mable. After 40 years, he finally can hot rod with his little brother. Mike's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of SBLHC, especially Dr. Curtis Green, and nurses Hannah and Drew for their compassionate care to our family and Mike. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Wanda Osborn
Wanda L. Osborn, 89, of Sullivan went to her heavenly home at 10:13 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday in the funeral home. Read More
Ken Puleo
Kenneth M. Puleo, 79, of Brownstown, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 11:53 p.m. Tuesday March 13, 2018 in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois.
Celebration of Life services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Brownstown First Baptist Church with Dr. Olen Evans officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Brownstown. Read More
Tim Wilkerson
Timothy Eugene Wilkerson, 69, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully at home at 4:07 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2018 in Sullivan, Ill.
Celebration of Life services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Read More
William Ashley, Sr.
William C. ‘Bill’ Ashley, Sr., 90, of Sullivan, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 6:12 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2018 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Gravesides services will be 10 a.m. Saturday March 24 in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany with Pastor Ted Hartley officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Bethany American Legion Post #507. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net