MATTOON - Allan Nelson Newman, 85, of Mattoon passed away at 10:07 a.m. Tuesday (March 26, 2024) at home.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 1, at Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Ave., Mattoon. Private funeral services honoring his life will take place Tuesday. Burial with military rites will follow at Dodge Grove Cemetery.
Allan was born on Feb. 22, 1939, in Effingham, the son of Howard Nelson and Blanche Eleanor (Allan) Newman. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen Liane Bradley, on Feb. 6, 1960.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Karen Newman of Mattoon; daughters Kristin (Mike) Moncel, Michelle Hartbank (Terry Willenborg) and Stephanie Smith (Rob Lussenhop); and grandchildren, Skyler Hartbank, Payton (Jenny) Hartbank, Taylor Smith (Mike Novotny), Summerlyn Smith, Gibson Moncel and Brock Moncel.
Allan was preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor and Howard; daughter Lisa Newman; and mother-in-law, Eula Ihnen.
Allan attended school in Oakland and Paris, Ill. He then graduated from St. Joseph High School. He later attended and graduated from the University of Illinois with military commission as a 2nd lieutenant. Allan served honorably and proudly as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Allan worked at Young Radiator, and later retired from U of I in Springfield after many years of dedicated service. Allan was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most of all, Allan loved spending time with his friends and family. His greatest joy in life was attending the sporting events of his daughters and grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Memorial donations in his honor may be given to the Coles County Animal Shelter, 6818 N. County Road 1120 East, Charleston, IL 61920. Online condolences may be expressed at schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home's Facebook page.
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