Recent Obituaries: John Reed

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John Reed

John Reed, 68 of Sullivan, formerly of Pana, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in his home. He was born April 3, 1953, in Shelbyville, IL to the late Raymond Samuel & Mary Louise (Clutter) Reed.
John was a graduate of Pana High School, a member of Pana Eagle’s Club #4109, attended Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan and worked for the City of Pana for 37 years. He enjoyed tinkering around working on things and had a heart of gold. He was always willing to help others. John also had a love for food. No matter if it was at home, the local buffet or trying someplace new, he wouldn’t miss a meal. Most of all John loved his grandbabies and great grandbabies.
John is survived by his sons: James (Laura) Reed, Sullivan, IL and Brett (Alexandrea) Reed, Shelbyville, IL; grandchildren: Aaron Reed, who John raised and several other grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters: Judy Kaiser, Sullivan, IL and Joletta (Ray “Frog”) Reynolds, Grand Saline, TX; half-siblings: Jerilea Short, Decatur, IL; Cathy (Jerry) Brummett, Ramsey, IL; and Donald Reed, FL. He was preceded by his parents.
Funeral services for John will be held Sunday, April 3, 2022, in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Dave Altman officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Pana. Visitation will be on Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. In memory of John, the family requests only casual attire. Wear your flannels and bibs and leave the formal wear at home.
Memorials in John’s honor may be made to the family and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.

Obituaries 3-23-2022: Richard Huckstep

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Richard Huckstep

Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022, in his residence.
Celebration of Life services were Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home. Burial with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 was in Moultrie County Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net Read More

Obituaries 3-23-2022: Clifford Hollon

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Clifford Hollon

Clifford Wayne Hollon, 55, of Sullivan, passed away at his home Friday, March 18, 2022.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 24, at the Vineyard Church, 1805 S. Hamilton in Sullivan, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 25, at the Vineyard Church. Pastor Jim Plank will officiate. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Read More

Obituaries 3-23-2022: Robert Corkill

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Robert Corkill

Robert N. ‘Bob’ Corkill, 74, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:05 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2022, in his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday March 26, at St. Columcille Catholic Church in Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday at Reed Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Rite of Committal and Burial will be in Camfield Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials are suggested to Sullivan Weekend Food Bag Program. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net Read More

Obituaries 3-23-2022: Tyler Booker

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Tyler Booker

Tyler Jacob Booker, 25, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:15 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2022, in his home.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. The family requests casual attire. Read More

Obituaries 3-23-2022: Steven Auten

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Steven Auten

Steven Dean Auten, 66,  passed away March 14, 2022, at his home in Leavenworth, Kansas.
No Services will be held.
Steve is survived by sister, Julie Ohler, son Jeremy Auten, daughters, April Robertson and Amy Auten.
Steve was preceded in death by wife, Theresa and parents, Phil & Loretta Phillips, Ronald Auten, and sister Cheryl Robinson.

Recent Obituaries: Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep

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Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep

Richard ‘Huck’ Huckstep, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022 in his residence.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Reed Funeral Home. Burial with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be in the Moultrie County Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Memorials are suggested to the family.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. The family request casual attire for the services.
Mr. Huckstep was born November 15, 1949 at Decatur, Illinois, the son of George and Faye Brown Huckstep. Huck had been a brakeman for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad and was a truck driver for 25 years for several trucking companies, most recently working for Wildman Trucking. He was a member and was Commander of the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Huck was a Vietnam Marine Corps veteran.  Huck married Bernita McMahan on November 13, 1971.
Survivors include his companion Cheryl Wheeler and her two sons Ben and Rhett of Sullivan; his former wife Bernita of Sullivan; daughter Staci Huckstep of Sullivan; grandchildren Tyler Young (Jordyn) of Greenville, Illinois and Megan Huckstep (Steven Donaldson) of Sullivan; great grandson Boston Donaldson; brothers George Huckstep and Bill Huckstep, both of Decatur; sister Linda Huckstep of Decatur; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend Butch Davis who is like a brother to Huck and good friend Edna Bailey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step mother Edna Huckstep, several brothers and sisters,  and a nephew Sean Brightman.