Obituaries 12-9-2015: Delbert Dick

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Delbert Buxton Dick, 92, of Windsor, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 9 a.m. December 6, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by family members.

Delbert was born January 8, 1923 on the family farm near Pierson, Ill. to W. E. and Bertha Buxton Dick. He married Evelyn Moody in 1947 in Arthur. Delbert and Evelyn had two children before Evelyn passed away from polio in 1953. He married Charlene Haws in 1963, and she preceded him in death.

Delbert owned a photography business in Arthur for several years and later was employed by Philes Camera Shop in Decatur before moving to the Windsor area to begin a 50+ year farming operation. When his farm was taken over by the Federal Government to become Wolf Creek State Park and Lake Shelbyville, he bought a farm near Sullivan and continued farming; later he returned to the Windsor area to live and farm near the Wolf Creek State Park that was so dear to him. Read More

Obituaries 12-9-2015: Wanda Bush

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Wanda Caroline Bush, 79, of Bethany, formerly of Effingham, went home to heaven at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family.

Honoring Wanda’s wishes, cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. There are no public services planned at this time.

Wanda was born one of 14 children May 10, 1936 in Green County, Ark., the daughter of Marvin and Martha Bennett Crockett.  She married Ray Arnold Bush March 11, 1956 in Effingham.

Wanda held many jobs over the years. She was a nursing assistant at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and taught at Pathways for 15 years. The last 10 years Wanda enjoyed making jewelry, scarves, and hats and got great pleasure in giving them away. Read More

Obituaries 12-2-2015: Mattie Schlabach

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Magdalena “Mattie” Mast Schlabach, 84, of Sullivan entered into rest at 4:55 p.m. Saturday Nov. 21, 2015 in her residence in rural Sullivan.

Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday Nov. 24 in the pallet shop in the Willard Schlabach residence in Sullivan with Bishop William Otto officiating. Burial was in Gingerich Cemetery in rural Sullivan. Edwards Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Read More

Obituaries 12-2-2015: Shirley McRill

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Shirley Elaine McRill, 77, of Sullivan passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Memorial services will be held at 11a.m. Friday, December 4 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held after 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

Shirley was born June 21, 1938 in Sullivan, a daughter of Hobart “Hub” and Diamond Bailey Woolen. She married Ronald Eugene Kincade May 11, 1958, and he preceded her in death May 24, 1974. She later married Bennie McRill October 28, 1977, and he preceded her in death October 4, 2011. She was a member of the Kaskaskia Country Club in Arcola. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crafting, golfing and fishing. Read More

Obituaries 12-2-2015: Gary Pulliam

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A memorial service celebrating the life of Gary Pulliam was held at 11 a.m. Monday in Decatur First Church of the Nazarene. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur served the family.

Pulliam died Tuesday Nov. 24, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More

Obituaries 12-2-2015: Richard Lucas

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Funeral services for Richard Wayne Lucas, 77, of Shelbyville were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville.

He died at 9:05 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 25, 2015 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan. Read More

Obituaries 11-25-2015: Robert Daily

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Robert Jesse Daily, 87, of Sullivan passed away at 10:48 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 24 in Mason Point Chapel in Sullivan. Burial was in Windsor Cemetery.  Masonic rites by George A. Sentel Masonic Lodge #764 were given at 7 p.m. Monday in Mason Point Chapel. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. Read More

Obituaries 11-25-2015: Stanley Emel

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Robert Stanley Emel, 83, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at home surrounded by his family.

A reception for family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 27 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Private family services will be at a later date.

Born July 27, 1932, Stanley was the son of Ralph and Lena Emel. He married Charlotte Pierce December 9, 1951. He is survived by his loving wife. Their extraordinary marriage has always been and will always be an inspiration to all of their family. Read More

Obituaries 11-25-2015: Corby Phelps

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Corby Aaron Phelps, 41, of Sullivan passed away at 1:28 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Monday, November 23 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Private memorial graveside services will be held at a later date.

Corby was born September 23, 1974 in Fresno, Calif., a son of Kurt A. and Cristy A. Brown Phelps Sr. Corby was a loving son, brother and Uncle “Barbie”. Corby was a strong fighter and battled with cancer since he was 19 years old.  Read More

Obituaries 11-25-2015: Bill Williams

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Bill G. Williams, 83, of Assumption died Nov. 15, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday Nov. 20 in Assumption Christian Church. Burial will full military rites by Assumption Honor Guard was in Pleasant View Cemetery in Assumption. Seitz Funeral Home in Assumption handled arrangements. Read More