Obituaries 2-18-2026: Andy Bolsen

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Andy Bolsen

Andy Jack Bolsen, age 71, passed away on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by his wife and daughters. His passing came after a hard-fought two-week battle post aortic aneurysm rupture, while he awaited an upcoming surgery which was scheduled for February 5th.

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Recent Obituaries: William E. ‘Bill’ Drury

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William E. ‘Bill’ Drury, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026 in his residence.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday February 17, 2026, in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan, with Pastor Bob Vail officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion General Baptist Cemetery, Sullivan, with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Bill was born September 13, 1941 in Charleston, the son of Lewis ‘Ez’ and Alleen ‘Shorty’ (Best) Drury. Bill had been a carpenter and worked out of the Local # 347 Union in Champaign. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran. Bill was Past Commander of the Sullivan American Legion Post # 68. He married Donna Houston on December 14, 1996 in Sullivan.  

Surviving are his wife Donna of Sullivan; sons Rob (Lori) Jones of Tremont and Mike (Jayde) Jones of Hammond; brothers Rick (Janice) Drury of Georgia and Dave (Sue) Drury of Indiana; sisters Norma Stanberry of Arcola and Mary Harding of Charleston; thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Mark Jones, brothers John Drury and Paul ‘Dude’ Drury and a sister Donna Dyer.

Recent Obituaries: Phyllis J. Mocabee

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Phyllis J. Mocabee, 93, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in the Sullivan Healthcare and Senior Living Center.

Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday February 15, 2026, in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials are suggested to the Lovington Christian Church, the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan or to the Sullivan Senior Center. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Phyllis was born March 19, 1932, in Lovington, the daughter of Charles F. and Celia O. Call Mocabee. She worked at the Illinois Masonic Home in Sullivan for six months before going to work as a machine operator for Borg-Warner in Decatur for thirty-six years. She then retired after ten years as a CRC 1 for the Department of Correction facility in Decatur. Phyllis was a member of the Lovington Christian Church. She was a lifelong conservative of Moultrie County and long-standing member of the Moultrie County Republican Women’s Club. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Surviving are her son Mike McDaniel of Sullivan; grandson Brock McDaniel of Hilton Head, South Carolina and special friend Pauline Rowles of Sullivan.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

Mike and Brock would like to thank the staff at Sullivan Health Care and Senior Living Center for their great care.

Obituaries 2-11-2026: James (Jim) Daniels

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James (Jim) Daniels

James (Jim) Daniels, 84, of Bloomington, IL, peacefully joined his Heavenly Father on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. A well-known and loved resident of the Bloomington and Sullivan areas for over 60 years, Jim was born on January 6, 1942, to George William Daniels and Bessie (Hunter) Daniels. He graduated from Ramsey High School in 1959.

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Obituaries 2-11-2026: Betty Born

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Betty Born

Betty J. Born, 99, of Lovington, passed away 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Bridle Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care Community in Mahomet.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Burial was in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to Lovington First Christian Church.

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Recent Obituaries: Janette McReynolds

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Janette Kay (Beals) McReynolds, 81, of Bethany, passed away 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church: 219 S. Lincoln St. Bethany, IL, 61914 or to Heritage Woods of Sullivan Activity Fund.

Jan was born on February 2, 1945, in Coles County; the daughter of Hubert Vanus and Zola Grace (Thomas) England. Adopted by George F. and Kathryn (Thomas) Beals. She married Walter Dean McReynolds on May 24, 1969, in Charleston; he preceded her in death on September 21, 2024.

She graduated from Sullivan High and went on to graduate with a teaching degree and Masters of Guidance and Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. She loved teaching in the area schools and was a member of the Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a church camp director and past president of the CPWM, traveling across the United States, Colombia, Japan and China.

Jan is survived by her children, Adam (Leslie) McReynolds of Trilla, Alisha McReynolds of Castro Valley, CA, and Aaron (Candace) McReynolds of Sullivan; grandchildren, Holly McReynolds of Charleston, Avery McReynolds of Oakland, CA, and Burton McReynolds of Sullivan; brother, Duane Beals of Decatur; twin sister, Joan (David) Richardson of Yuma, AZ. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters, Mary Jane, Nola Mae and Clara Mae; brothers, Duane V., Gene Calvin, Darrell Hubert, Dale and Dean.

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

Recent Obituaries: Betty Born

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Betty Born

Betty J. Born, 99, of Lovington, passed away 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Bridle Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care Community in Mahomet.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to Lovington First Christian Church.

Betty was born on October 1, 1926, in Lovington; the daughter of Glen and Mary (Snyder) Gladville. She married William Delton Born on February 24, 1946, in the Lovington First Christian Church; he preceded her in death on August 29, 1978. Betty worked for many years as a secretary for the Lovington Schools. She was a member of the Lovington First Christian Church. Betty enjoyed reading, watching the Wheel of Fortune and traveling. She loved spending time with her family and was known for her “Flying 20s” as she always wanted to pay for their sweet treats, and the $20 bills would fly out of her purse as she went to pay.

Betty is survived by her children, W. Stan (Linda) Born of Mahomet and Lori (John) Nale of Panama City Beach, FL; sister, Kay (Jim) Gilbert of Brentwood, CA; grandchildren, Ashley (Jon) Hentrich of Albany, NY, Angela (Matt) Peckham of Chicago and Bri (Jamie) Grubbs of Charleston. She is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

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