Recent Obituaries: Phyllis J. Lane

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Phyllis J. Lane

Phyllis J. Lane, 90, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 3:41 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Ella Springs Senior Living in Houston, Texas.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2026 in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with Pastor Justin Cullen officiating. There will not be a visitation. Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Phyllis was born July 31, 1936 in Mattoon, the daughter of Duard and Murle Scroggins Reider. She was a member of Sullivan Faith Lutheran Church. She had worked as a secretary in the insurance business. Phyllis married Donald ‘Wayne’ Lane on December 7, 1956 in Mattoon and he preceded her in death on January 15, 2004.

Surviving are her daughters Kimberly (Larry) Rushing of Kingwood, Texas, Sandra (Victor) Zujewski of Cary, Illinois and Nancy Lane of San Diego, California and son Donald (Cathy) Lane of Des Plaines, Illinois; grandchildren Victor Zujewski, Daniel Zujewski, Robbie Rushing, Kristen Rushing, Robert Rushing and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Obituaries 9-30-2026: David Brewer

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David Brewer

David Duane “Dave” Brewer, 65, of Bethany, passed away at 5:27 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held Thursday, September 24, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial was in Todd’s Point Cemetery, Findlay. Memorials may be made to the family.

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Obituaries 9-30-2026: Cadell “Pete” Abbott

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Cadell “Pete” Abbott

Cadell Junior “Pete” Abbott, 92, of Bruce, Illinois, passed away at 6:55 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2026 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Memorial services will be held 11a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026 at First Christian Church of Sullivan. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to conquerchiari.org or to the family. McMullin-Young is in care of the arrangements.

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Recent Obituaries: Kenneth Minnis

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Kenneth Robert “Kenny” Minnis, 54, of Bethany, went to be with Christ at 6:33p.m Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

Kenny was born on February 13,1972, in Portsmouth, VA; the son of Robert P. and Stella (Callahan) Minnis. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. Kenny had one of the most beautiful voices and music was a big part of his life. He was a phenomenal artist and it was his passion. Kenny painted pictures to keep and for his family. He was a very loving man and showed that by giving his nieces and nephews cute little nicknames like Gummy Bear and King Loofy. Kenny will be missed dearly.

Kenny is survived by sons, Keeley Eikenberry and Robert L. Minnis; Parents Bob and Stella Minnis of Bethany; Brother Nicholas (Jamie) Minnis; Several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his Maternal grandparents Mary and Bob Callahan, Paternal grandparents Helen and Ken Minnis. Brother Christopher Minnis.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com