Maxine Howard
Funeral services for K. Maxine Howard, 96, of Dalton City were held at 1 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2015 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.
She passed away at 2:34 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015 in Imboden Creek Living Center in Decatur. Read More
Roy C. Barker
Roy C. Barker, 56, of Mattoon, formerly of Sullivan passed away 9:54 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in his home, Mattoon.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. before the services Saturday. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to Sarah Bush Lincoln Cancer Center.
Roy was born November 7, 1958 in Decatur, the son of Cecil and Lillian (England) Barker. He married Barbara S. Fugate on August 3, 1997 in Allenville. Roy worked for Kull Lumber in Mattoon for 32 years. Roy’s family meant the world to him. He enjoyed cookouts, sitting around the yard, his grandchildren and playing golf.
Roy is survived by his wife, Barbara of Mattoon; father, Cecil Barker of Decatur; mother, Lillian Bathe of Sullivan; step-son, David J “DJ” (DJ) Arthur of Mattoon; step-daughter, Beth (Justin) Click of Bethany; sisters, Marsha (Roy) Brumleve of Teutopolis; Debbie Bathe of Sullivan; Lisa (Rodger) Mortez of Mattoon; Terri Bectel of Peoria; grandchildren, Sierra Arthur, Shania Arthur, Shayla Arthur, David Arthur, Peyton Purcell, Dakota Arthur, Destyne Arthur, Dominque Voegel, Delaney Click, and Devon Click. He is also survived by several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Burrell and Margret Barker and Harold and Edith England and his step-Father David Bathe.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Betty Donnell
Graveside services for Betty L. Donnell, 84, of Sullivan were held at 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with the Rev. Grant Wade officiating. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements.
She passed away at 3 a.m. Friday September 18, 2015 in Aspen Creek in Sullivan.
Betty was born April 27, 1931 in Moweaqua, the daughter of Irvin and Naomi Waddell Wicker. She was a member of Sullivan First Christian Church. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, collecting antiques and working in her yard. Betty especially enjoyed the warmth, comfort and laughter that she shared with her friends and family. She married Wilbur E. Donnell March 13, 1948 in Morganfield, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death April 29, 1998. Read More
Wilma King
Graveside services for Wilma Irene Henderson King were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in French Cemetery in Allenville. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements.
She passed away at 12:35 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2015 at the age of 93 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
She was born in Sullivan December 6, 1921 to Hugh and Hazel Henderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bud (Betty) Henderson, her first husband Alvie Lee and her second husband William “Bill” King. Throughout her life she was cherished deeply by the many children who considered her as their grandma. Wilma was a lifelong member of the Church of God where she taught Sunday school for much of her adult life. She loved her family, her church family, gardening and baking delicious pies. Read More
Charles Condiff
Funeral services for Charles Marion Condiff, 82, of Oreana were held at 10 a.m. Monday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial with military rites was in Friends Creek Cemetery in Argenta.
He died at 11:57 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 16, 2015 in Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur. Read More
Jerry Maxedon
Graveside services for Jerry M. Maxedon, 74, of Sullivan were held at 10 a.m. Monday in Camfield Cemetery in rural Sullivan with Kenny Bontrager officiating. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan assisted with arrangements.
He died at 12:59 a.m. Friday September 18, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More
James R. Moll
James R. Moll, 69, of Sullivan, formerly of Herrick, died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday Sept. 12, 2015 in Courtyard Estates in Sullivan.
According to his wishes there will be no visitation or service. Private family burial will be in Myers Cemetery in Herrick. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. Read More
Nancy Parks
Nancy I. Parks, 77, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.
Nancy was born September 4, 1938 in Omega, a daughter of Douglas and Eileen Holzhausen Marlow. She married Tom Parks June 15, 1957 in Tuscola, and he survives. She worked as a secretary at the General Telephone Company and First United Methodist Church. She was a librarian at Sullivan High School and was an Avon sales woman for more than 30 years. She was a member of First Christian Church in Sullivan. Nancy enjoyed traveling; she was an avid sports fan and always made sure she made it to her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events throughout the years. She truly enjoyed and loved spending time with all of her family. Read More
Ray Shain
Funeral services for Opha “Ray” Shain, 67, of Sullivan were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.
He passed away at 9:15 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2015 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Coles County.
Ray was born March 15, 1948 in Decatur, a son of Henry Walter and Arvilla Fern Wickiser Shain. He married Earletta Marie Lane July 6, 1973 in Sullivan, and she preceded him in death October 6, 2010. Ray was the chief water plant operator for the city of Sullivan and retired after 33 years. He was a member of the NHRA, NRA, EPA Quarters Hundred Club, Ramblin Misfits Car Club in Decatur, Upholstery Union and the Illinois Foster Parents Association. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. He was an avid car guy and enjoyed drag racing. Read More
Julia Howard
Funeral Mass Celebrating the life of Julia “Judy” Ann Howard, 76, of Decatur was held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday September 10, 2015 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Rick Welton, Celebrant. Burial was in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care was in charge of the arrangements.
She died at 5:41 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2015, in the Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Julia was born March 27, 1939, in Decatur, a daughter of Victor and Katherine Funk Walters. She graduated from Parkland College with a veterinarian tech degree and worked for several veterinarians throughout her life. She enjoyed many hobbies such as decorating cakes, sewing and showing dogs. She was quite creative in designing flower gardens. She loved her family and her dogs and attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Julia married Kenneth Merlin Howard of Dalton City December 28, 1958, and he preceded her in death in 1996. Read More