Joan Dickens, 94, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday August 7, 2021.
Celebration of Life services will be 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ with Vanessa Patient and Brigham Hagerman officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan.
Joan was born February 9, 1927, in Sullivan the daughter of Jesse W. and Blanche Hagerman Dickens. Joan attended Sullivan Schools. She was a lifetime member of the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ and sang in their choir. She had been a seamstress and supervisor for Felicity Fashions and then later retired from The Depot in Sullivan. Joan also made masks during the COVID pandemic to donate to local hospitals. She was an avid cat lover and had many as her pets. Joan was active in athletics with a special interest in tennis and she enjoyed promoting and teaching tennis to young people. She received the Volunteer of the Year Award on November 16, 2014, from Midsouth Illinois Tennis. She enjoyed traveling and went on many trips with family, friends and church groups. Her friends enjoyed receiving her homemade brittle and caramels at Christmas time, and her family will miss her apple and pumpkin pies.
Surviving are her brothers Evan (Dixie) Dickens and Mark (Ann) Dickens of Sullivan, several nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews and a great great niece and a great great nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Alan (Celia) Dickens, Steve (Mary Lou) Dickens, Norman Dickens and niece Jesse Dickens.
Recent Obituaries: Vivian McElvain
Vivian McElvain
Vivian Elaine McElvain left this Earth to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 10:40 a.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, she was 93.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Monday, at the funeral home in Sullivan, the family requests casual attire. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be held at a later date in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County Illinois Paws; 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951
Elaine was born on April 25, 1928, on a farm South of Divernon, IL, the daughter of John and Nona (Stevens) Curby. She grew up in Pawnee, the youngest of 8 children. She married Dennis Dale McElvain on September 12, 1950, in Pawnee; he preceded her in death on December 2, 2003. Elaine and her husband built and operated “Mac’s Motel” in Atwood, IL, for many years. She also drove a school bus and was Garrett Township Clerk. Elaine was a member of New Life Church, Sullivan American Legion Post #68 and the Daughters of American Revolution. Elaine was an avid golfer and fisherwoman.
Elaine is survived by her son, David Alan McElvain of Sullivan; grandchildren, Erin Reedy of Sullivan and Brian (Melissa) Reedy of Tolono; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Camryn and Adam Reedy of Tolono.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter Connie Reedy.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Elaine was born on April 25, 1928, on a farm South of Divernon, IL, the daughter of John and Nona (Stevens) Curby. She grew up in Pawnee, the youngest of 8 children. She married Dennis Dale McElvain on September 12, 1950, in Pawnee; he preceded her in death on December 2, 2003. Elaine and her husband built and operated “Mac’s Motel” in Atwood, IL, for many years. She also drove a school bus and was Garrett Township Clerk. Elaine was a member of New Life Church, Sullivan American Legion Post #68 and the Daughters of American Revolution. Elaine was an avid golfer and fisherwoman.
Elaine is survived by her son, David Alan McElvain of Sullivan; grandchildren, Erin Reedy of Sullivan and Brian (Melissa) Reedy of Tolono; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Camryn and Adam Reedy of Tolono.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter Connie Reedy.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Obituaries 8-4-2021: Barbara Vail
Barbara Vail
Barbara Ann Vail, 60, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More
Obituaries 8-4-2021: Marilyn Book
Marilyn Book
Marilyn Book, 76, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:39 a.m. Thursday July 29, 2021, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More
Obituaries 8-4-2021: Norma Miller
Norma Miller
Norma J. Miller, 83, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:09 p.m. Sunday August 1, 2021, in Mason Point in Sullivan.
Private family graveside services will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to Macon County Humane Society. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net Read More
Obituaries 8-4-2021: Mary Shuman
Mary Shuman
Mary Elizabeth England Schuman passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 29, 2021, at the age of 90. Read More
Recent Obituaries: Barbara Vail
Barbara Vail
Barbara Ann Vail, 60, of Sullivan, passed away 7:04 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 2, 2021, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be held at a later date in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Allenville Christian Church; 201 S Allen St, Allenville IL 61951 or to the Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity; 401 S. Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 61951.
Barb was born June 5, 1961, in Goshen, IN, the daughter of Orin Harold Pedigo and Beverly Joan (Colclasure) Stain. She married Robert L. Vail on December 4, 1999, in Windsor; he survives. Barb was a member of the Allenville Christian Church. She was an active member at the Sullivan VFW Post 6410 and a Board Member for the Habitat for Humanity. She was an avid Indianapolis Colts Fan. Barb loved her family and friends very much.
She is survived by her mother, Beverly Joan (Bill) Stain of Pana; husband, Robert Vail of Sullivan; daughter, Carrie Jo Parks of Boise, ID; step-sons, Matthew (Shelby) Vail of Charleston, Chad (Brandi) Vail of Urbana, Mark (Sarah) Vail of Mattoon and Jonathan (Amber) Vail of Missouri; brother, Charles (Patricia) Pedigo of Zephyrhills, FL; grandchildren, Wyatt John Buxton of Decatur and Elexa Vail of Mattoon.
She was preceded in death by her father and son, John L. Parks.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Barb was born June 5, 1961, in Goshen, IN, the daughter of Orin Harold Pedigo and Beverly Joan (Colclasure) Stain. She married Robert L. Vail on December 4, 1999, in Windsor; he survives. Barb was a member of the Allenville Christian Church. She was an active member at the Sullivan VFW Post 6410 and a Board Member for the Habitat for Humanity. She was an avid Indianapolis Colts Fan. Barb loved her family and friends very much.
She is survived by her mother, Beverly Joan (Bill) Stain of Pana; husband, Robert Vail of Sullivan; daughter, Carrie Jo Parks of Boise, ID; step-sons, Matthew (Shelby) Vail of Charleston, Chad (Brandi) Vail of Urbana, Mark (Sarah) Vail of Mattoon and Jonathan (Amber) Vail of Missouri; brother, Charles (Patricia) Pedigo of Zephyrhills, FL; grandchildren, Wyatt John Buxton of Decatur and Elexa Vail of Mattoon.
She was preceded in death by her father and son, John L. Parks.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Recent Obituaries: Marilyn Book
Marilyn Book
Marilyn Book, 76, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:39 a.m. Thursday July 29, 2021, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Rev. Mark Bjornbak officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan followed by a lunch at the Sullivan First Baptist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Marilyn was born February 18, 1945, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Rev. Fred and Lillian Schmidt. She then moved to Turtle Lake, North Dakota in 1945, then to Madison, South Dakota in 1950, then to Victor, Iowa in 1957 and attended nursing school at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She then moved to Sullivan in 1963. Marilyn was a very active member and pianist of the Sullivan First Baptist Church.
Marilyn married Roy Book on August 4, 1990. They lived in Lovington and Sullivan and enjoyed a lifetime with their immediate and extended families.
Surviving are her husband Roy of Sullivan; sister Judy (Gary) Marco of Edwardsville; brother David Schmidt of Grayslake; the Book family; stepdaughters Sharon (Fred) Jones and Diana (Tim) Wilson of Decatur; eight step grandchildren and eight step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother.
Obituaries 7-28-2021: Mervil Newlan
Mervil Newlan
Mervil Dale Newlan, 90, of Lovington went to be with his Lord and Savior at 1:35 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in his home.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Ambulance Service and the Lovington Fire Department. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Read More
Obituaries 7-28-2021: Francis Seelow
Francis Seelow
Francis E. Seelow, 89, of Lovington, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. Read More