Jim Kite
Jimmie J. “Jim” Kite, 73, of Shelbyville, Ill., passed away at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Read More
Obituaries 5-6-2020: Jackie Ferguson
Jackie Ferguson
Jackie Ferguson of Sullivan, 87 years, 8 months and 22 days, very peacefully passed on to her eternal rest in Mason Point near Sullivan at 5 p.m. Thursday April, 30, 2020, with three of her children by her side.
A Private Funeral Service will be held to honor her life. Read More
Recent Obituaried: Jimmie Kite
Jimmie Kite
Jimmie J. “Jim” Kite, 73, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
A private family graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Extended family and friends are invited to pay their respects by parking along one of Jim’s walking routes, over the dam and through Forest Park, from 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, as the procession passes through en route to the private family burial. Please park in permitted parking spots along the route and turn your headlights on to show your support to the family. Memorials may be given to the General Dacey Trail in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.
Jim was born on November 14, 1946, in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Vera May (Grove) and Charles Worsley “Joe” Kite. He attended and graduated from Sullivan High School in the Class of 1964. Following high school, Jim went to work for Community Industries in Sullivan, IL. Jim then entered the United States Army, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War. He returned to work in Sullivan in 1968 and retired from Agri-Fab in 2008. He married Aveleah Ann Doty on June 7, 1969 and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2008. Jim enjoyed playing chess, working puzzles, walking around the park and lake, bike riding, fishing, gardening and anything outdoors.
Jim is survived by his sons, Mark Kite (Ashley) of Shelbyville, IL, and Brent Kite (Sarah) of Mattoon, IL; daughters, Sarah Edwards of Westervelt, IL, Rachel Kite of Charleston, IL, and Dani Frey of Shelbyville, IL; 11 grandchildren, Samuel Kite, Brandon, Katelynn, Hannah & Timothy Edwards, Dakota, Dominick, and Brooklynn Hensley, Kambrie Kite, and Skyler and Haiven Rohr ; 3 great-grandchildren, Braydon Edwards, Octavia “Tavi” Kite, and Grace Rohr.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Aveleah.
A special thank you to the staff at Sarah Bush and the Shelby County Health Department for the love and care they showed during this difficult time.
Send condolences online at www.howeandyockey.com
Obituaries 4-29-2020: John Carnes
John Carnes
John Marshall Carnes, age 87, of Sycamore, passed away quietly into the arms of his Savior, Friday, April 17, 2020.
He was born December 20, 1932 in Sullivan, IL, to proud parents Walter and Hallie (Decker) Carnes.
John grew up in Sullivan and graduated from Sullivan High School with the class of 1951. John developed a strong work ethic, starting at age 8 as a newspaper delivery boy. John was known for his athleticism and made a name for himself in almost every school sport in middle and high school. During high school, he joined the National Guard but didn’t actively serve in the U.S. Army until the Korean War where he served stateside. Read More
Obituaries 4-29-2020: Shawn Whetsell
Shawn Whetsell
Shawn M. Whetsell, 64, of Sullivan passed away at 3:25 a.m. Friday April 24, 2020 in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan Read More
Obituaries 4-29-2020: Mable Cook
Mable Cook
Mable Ruth Cook, 91, of Lovington passed away at 3:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2020, in her home in Lovington.
Private family services will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.
Mable was born September 8, 1928, a daughter of Walter Columbus and Hattie Jane (Young) White. She married Quadie L. Cook Sr. February 5, 1944, in Franklin, Ky. He preceded her in death May 20, 1993. Mable was a seamstress for Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur Illinois.
Mable is survived by her sons Quadie (Margie) Cook Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind. and Phillip Dean (Lori) Cook of Decatur; daughters Nora Jane (Larry) Phipps of Bement, Barbara (Richard) Watt of Clinton, Diane (Roy) Riley of Bement and Brenda (Ronnie) Ammann of Findlay; sister Nina Mahaney of Oxford, Fla.; 27 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Mable was preceded in death by her husband Quadie, daughter Wilma, grandsons Tim and Steven, great-grandson Kiernan and great-granddaughter Destiny.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Obituaries 4-29-2020: Genevieve Sutton
Genevieve Sutton
Genevieve “Genny” (Kidwell) Sutton, 102, of Sullivan, passed away 1:47 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Courtyard Estates, Sullivan.
Private family services will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Sullivan, Mid-Illinois Senior Services in Sullivan, Courtyard Estates Activity Fund, or to the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society. Read More
Obituaries 4-22-2020: Andrew Lee York
Lee York
Andrew Lee York
Andrew Lee York, Jr. (85) died of natural causes early April 17th at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL. He was born in Tuscola, IL on January 9, 1935 to Louise and Andrew L. York. He requested cremation and no flowers.
Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola is proud to assist in final arrangements. The family will hold a Memorial Service for Lee when appropriate. To view the full obituary please visit www.edwardsfh.net
Obituaries 4-22-2020: Louise Wiley
Louise Wiley
Louise Wiley, 93, of Sullivan passed away at 5:28 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Heartland Senior Living Center in Neoga.
Private family services will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More
Obituaries 4-22-2020: Helen East
Helen East
Helen (Horn/Chaney) East, 83, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at home surrounded by family in Merritt Island, Florida. She was formerly of Mattoon and Sullivan.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon. Shrader Funeral Home in Arcola is assisting the family with arrangements. Read More