L. Carl Goad

HOMER – L. Carl Goad, 90, of Homer passed away at 9:25 p.m. Thursday (June 16, 2016) at the Champaign County Nursing Home, Urbana.

Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services. Kirby Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Carl was born on Sept. 2, 1925, in Longview, the son of Sam and Alta Cornwell Goad.

He was a graduate of the University of Illinois, a life member of American Legion Post 290, and served as trustee of G.A.R. Cemetery for 27 years.

Mr. Goad retired in 1978 as assistant secretary of the board of the State Universities Retirement System. He served his country during World War II in the 87th Infantry, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge.

He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.

Memorials can be made to G.A.R. Cemetery.

Christopher Thomas Gossett

Christopher Thomas Gossett, 32, of Royal, IL, passed away at 4:20 A.M. Saturday June 11, 2016 in Ogden, IL. He was born May 24, 1984, in Danville, IL, the son of Larry Gossett and Karen (Warf) Gossett. He married Kimberly Vilven on June 25, 2011 in Royal, IL. She survives.
He is survived by his parents, Larry Gossett and Karen Gossett, both of Hoopeston; one daughter, Alivya Marie Gossett; two sons, Jeffrey Thomas Gossett and Johnathan David Gossett; one sister, Sarah Wallace (Saul Mendoza) of Hoopeston; one brother Gregg (Jeanette) Gossett of Champaign, IL; and two sisters-in-law, Becky and Emily Vilven. He is also survived by his grandmother, Betty Warf of Danville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Kathy Vilven; grandparents-in-law, Belva and Marvin Osterbur and Barbara Williams; 4 nieces, Ava, Lyli, Aubree, and Akira and 5 nephews, Aden, Andre, Ali, Miles, and T.J.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Russell and Jean Gossett and V.T. Warf; grandfather-in-law Gerald Williams; step-mother, Linda Gossett; a special friend Jeffery Wallace; and several other special aunts and uncles.
Christopher had previously worked as a CNA and was currently a supervisor of compounding at Full Fill Industries in Henning. He attended St. John’s Lutheran Church. He loved sports, especially the Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, and Bears. Chris also enjoyed playing video games with his kids, woodworking out of his garage, fishing and spending time with his family. One of Chris’s greatest enjoyments was joking with and teasing people.
A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. Thursday June 16, 2016 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Following the service, per his wishes he will be cremated.
Memorials may be made to the family to care for his children, C/O Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Scott E. Messman

SIDNEY – Scott E. Messman, 45, of Sidney passed away at 1:47 p.m. Saturday (June 11, 2016) at his home after fighting brain cancer for seven years.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Zion Lutheran Church in Philo. Pastor Christopher Thorson will officiate. Burial will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Homer. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Kirby Funeral Home, 708 S. Main St., Homer.

Scott was born on March 4, 1971, in Danville, the son of Jerry and Connie (Tracy) Messman. He married Amy Robards on Oct. 21, 1995, in Broadlands. She survives.

Survivors also include his daughter, Emma Messman of Sidney; his sons, Cole Messman and Cody Messman of Sidney; his parents, Jerry and Connie Messman of Homer; a brother, Steve (Susie) Messman of Philo; nephew, Kyle Messman of Urbana; niece, Brianna Messman of Philo; and maternal grandmother, Betty Tracy of Homer.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gene Tracy, and paternal grandparents, Walter and Vera Messman.

Scott was a graduate of ABL High School and Parkland College.

He worked at Arends Bros. (which later became AHW) in Urbana as a John Deere salesman. He was a hard-working, dedicated employee who went beyond his job to help his farmer customers.

He coached 13- and 14-year-old boys in Sidney Youth League and later coached his own sons' teams in baseball and basketball. He played in a men's softball league for a few years. Scott was his daughter's biggest softball fan and coach since she was able to swing a bat.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Philo.

Family always came first. He was a great son, devoted husband and wonderful father. Anyone who knew Scott will miss his great stories and his ability to make people laugh.

Memorials can be made to an education fund for his childre

Hilda Huls

Hilda Huls

THOMASBORO — Hilda J. Huls, 97, of Gifford, formerly of Thomasboro, died at 9:46 a.m. Friday (June 3, 2016) at Country Health Care & Rehab, Gifford.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville, with the Rev. James T. Lehmann officiating. Burial will follow in Beckman Cemetery, rural Rantoul. Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church.

Hilda was born Jan. 7, 1919, in Compromise Township, Champaign County, the daughter of Menne and Bertha Busboom Duitsman. She married Dick Huls on Sept. 17, 1938, in Gifford. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1997.

She is survived by a daughter, Beulah Seckinger of Thomasboro; a son, Gary Huls of rural Rantoul; four grandchildren, Danielle (Jesse) Sutton of Charleston, S.C., Jaclyn Huls of Charleston, S.C., Deanne (Bill) Seckinger- Applegate of Pittsburgh and Denise (Ryan) Hood of Washington, Ill.; six great-grandchildren, Daren, Kelsie, Abbie, Allie, Brandon and Dylan; a sister, Rosetta Schluter of Gifford; and a sisterin- law, Marie Duitsman of rural Gifford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Herbert Duitsman; and a sister, Ilene Duitsman.

Hilda was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville, the Champaign County Farm Bureau and the Rantoul Moose. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and crafts.

Memorials may be made to Country Health Nursing Home, Gifford. Condolences may be offered online at www.baierfuneralservices. com.

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Harold A. Silver Jr.

URBANA – Harold A. (Pud) Silver Jr., 88, of Urbana died at 4:33 a.m. Saturday (June 4, 2016) at the Champaign-Urbana Regional Rehab Center, Savoy.

A memorial reception will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana.

Mr. Silver was born July 21, 1927, in Urbana, the son of Harold A. and Dora A. Willard Silver Sr. He married Virginia Barcus on Oct. 23, 1964, in Urbana; she survives.

Also surviving are six children, Tom Silver of Monticello, Neal Silver of Rantoul, Kem Broeker of Urbana, Kevin Broeker of Quincy, Andy Geung of Garland, Texas, and Trudy Beaucamp of Fenton, Mo; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, one sister and one grandchild.

Mr. Silver was a salesman for Woodhouse Company. He also worked airport security at Willard Airport and was a court bailiff for the Champaign County Sheriff's Office.

He graduated from Urbana High School and Parkland College.

Mr. Silver was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He loved his family.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Champaign County Humane Society.

Condolences may be offered online at www.rennerwikoffchapel.com.

James D. Huffman

ROYAL – James D. Huffman 70, of Royal passed away at 4:14 p.m. Wednesday (June 1, 2016) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, June 4, at Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, with Pastor Jay Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Mayview. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home.

Jim was born on Nov. 22, 1945, at Langdon, N.D., the son of James O. and Frances Gartner Huffman. He married Linda Bell on Sept. 13, 1969, at Urbana. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Sheri (Michael) Woller of Champaign and Jay (Pam) Huffman of St. Joseph; four grandchildren, Aaron and Nolan Woller, Carter and Claire Huffman; two brothers, Tom (Donna) Huffman and Alan (Jill) Huffman; and sister, Marlys (Brian) Prahl, all of Neoga.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Margaret Huffman and Kathy Pridemore.

Jim worked at SuperValu for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, mowing the yard, car racing and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Norman D. Busboom

 CHAMPAIGN – Norman D. Busboom, 80, of Champaign passed away on Friday (May 27, 2016), surrounded by his family at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

He was born on Dec. 1, 1935, to Rankin G. Busboom and Anna Meier.

He is survived by his son, Stephen D. Busboom (Cheri) of Fishers, Ind.; and daughter, Julie A. Busboom of Indianapolis, Ind.

He is also survived by four granddaughters, Kayla Knox, Erin Knox, Amanda Busboom and Jade Dent; one grandson, Jack Dent; and brothers, Clarence Busboom, Vernon Busboom and Leon Busboom.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rankin and Anna Busboom, and his brother, Marvin Busboom.

Norman served in the U.S. Army. He was retired from the University of Illinois as an electrical engineer. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, golf and baseball.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., Champaign, with services beginning at 1 p.m., then graveside at Kopman Cemetery. Food and drinks will be served at Norman Busboom's home afterward.