Greg Freeman
Greg R. Freeman, 29, of Mt. Zion died Sunday, July 10, 2016 in his home.
Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur with visitation 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday). Read More
Obituaries 7-13-2016: Mary Elder
Mary Elder
Mary Elizabeth Elder, 93, of Sullivan passed away at 2:36 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in her home in Sullivan.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Read More
Obituaries 7-13-2016: Barry Hagerman
Barry Hagerman
Funeral services for Barry Vandeveer Hagerman, 61, of Sullivan were held at 11 a.m. Sunday in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ in Sullivan with Felix Hagerman and Vanessa Patient officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan was in charge of arrangements.
He died at 4:16 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in his home. Read More
Recent Obituaries: Letha Rohr
Letha Rohr
Letha Mae Rohr, 95, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 7:25 pm on July 11, 2016 at East View Terrace in Sullivan, IL.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am on Friday July 22, 2016 at the Calvary Cemetery in Mattoon, IL. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL is assisting the family.
She was born December 16, 1920 in Cumberland County to Roy and Clara (Kinnamon) Hetzer. She married Thomas H. Rohr in 1939. He passed away September 3, 1987. They had three children, Lynda Lou Phillips, husband Ronnie (deceased) of Sullivan, IL, Donna Sue Cox (deceased) husband Jerry of Mattoon, IL, Thomas H. Rohr, Jr. wife Beverly of Greenup, IL; 10 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Donna Cox, brothers Dale Hetzer and Eldon Hetzer and son in law Ronnie Phillips.
Letha was a homemaker, enjoyed her family, bowling, working in her yard and collecting dishes. She was member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Mattoon, IL. Online condolences can be expressed at www.barkleyfuneralchapels.com
Recent Obituaries: Barry Hagerman
Barry Hagerman
Barry Vandeveer Hagerman, 61, of Sullivan, died 4:16 p.m. Wednesday (July 6, 2016) in his home.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Sunday at the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, Sullivan with Felix Hagerman and Vanessa Patient officiating. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Memorials are suggested to the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan is in charge of arrangements.
Barry was born March 4, 1955 in Champaign, IL, the son of Philip and Alice Kenney Hagerman. He worked at Felicity Fashions in Sullivan for many years and was a longtime employee of Hagerman & Co. of Mt. Zion. He was a member of the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ and enjoyed singing in the choir. Barry also enjoyed candy making, music, cooking and traveling.
Survivors include his sisters-in-law Sandy Hagerman (Dennis Watson) and Amy (Jim) Galligan, both of Sullivan; nieces Elaine (Joe) Perry of Mt. Zion, Alyssa (Adam) Moomaw of Sullivan; nephews Andrew (Brooke) Hagerman of Sullivan and Brigham (Ashley) Hagerman of Sullivan; ten great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John and Dennis Hagerman and his beloved aunts.
Recent Obituaries: Rene’e Downs
Rene’e Downs
Rene’e Lucille Downs, 62, of Lovington passed away 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour before the service on Saturday at the funeral home in Lovington. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Rene’e was born on December 27, 1953, in Fairfield, CA, the daughter of Stanley Martin and Janet Ruby (Whitehouse) Rothenbuecher. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping, playing the guitar and singing, but most of all she loved her family with all of her heart.
Rene’e is survived by her father, Stanley of Decatur; sons, Robby and Dustin Sletner both of Spokane, WA; daughters, Mandi and Jessie Miller both of Spokane, WA; brother, Stanley Martin Rothenbuecher II of Lovington; sisters, Jeanette Baine of Lovington and Denise Miller of Lovington. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother and one grandson.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Obituaries 7-6-2016: Carol Fidroeff
Carol Fidroeff
Carol Annette Horsman Fidroeff, age 58, died at her home Saturday, January 23, 2016 with her husband Wil at her side. Carol, a very brave woman, decided to go home and forgo futile aggressive cancer treatment when it was discovered that she had advanced stage 4 cancer.
A “scattering of the ashes” memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 9, Carol’s birthday, at Wil and Sunny’s dome home located four miles east of Sullivan at 1331 CR 1470 E. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Carol was born July 9, 1957 in Shelbyville, Ill. to Ivan and Louise Horsman. She graduated from Sullivan High School and Lake Land College and attended Rhode Island Community College. Read More
Obituaries 7-6-2016: Kenny Cap
Kenny Cap
Walter Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Cap, 71, of Sullivan passed away at 7:35 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016 in his residence.
Celebration of Life Services were at 3 p.m. Sunday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating.
Kenny was born March 11, 1945 in Jackson, Mississippi, a son of Walter Andrew and Mavis Phillips Cap. He retired from the Chicago Police Department in 2000. He was the highest decorated police officer in the department. Kenny loved fishing and camping with his many friends. He was a member of the Good Sams Prairielander Camping Club. He married Gloria M. Matuszewski June 26, 1965 in Chicago, and she survives in Sullivan. Read More
Obituaries 7-6-2016: Roger Yarnell
Roger Yarnell
William Roger Yarnell, 74, of Bethany went to meet Jesus at 12:12 a.m. Monday, July 4, 2016 in his home with his wife Sue by his side.
A memorial celebration will start at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9 followed by a visitation with the family until 4 p.m. in the Vineyard Church in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Read More
Recent Obituaries: Oliver McDevitt
Oliver McDevitt
Oliver E. “Bud” McDevitt, 84, of Sullivan passed away 2:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 in his home, Sullivan.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post # 68 at 5:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Moultrie County Food Pantry.
Bud was born March 3, 1932 in Hysham, MT the son of William and Helen (Palmer) McDevitt. He married Ellen Rose White on April 6, 1951 in Piggott, AR. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2013. Bud was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a retired shoe maker and was a member of the Church of Christ, Sullivan.
Bud is survived by his sons, Tony (Dianne) McDevitt of Taylors, SC, John (Jill) McDevitt of Sullivan; daughters, Cynthia (Tom) Trigg of Mt. Zion, Sandra (Jeff) Meadows of Sullivan; brothers, Larry (Liz) McDevitt of Spanaway, WA, Jerry (Marylin) McDevitt of Highland; brother-in-law, Alan (Allison) White of Petoskey, MI; 11 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ellen, two sisters and his brother.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com