Timothy Howard Skinner

Timothy Howard Skinner, age 55, of Oakland, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at his home.

Tim was born December 3, 1960 in Tuscola, IL. He was known as the “Almost Jarman” Hospital baby due to being born in an Edsel at a gas station across from Mel’s drive-in in Tuscola. He was the son of Emma Dianne (Arwine) and Howard Powell Skinner.

Tim is survived by three children: Brandon Skinner of Charleston, IL, Joshua Skinner of Danville, IL and Emma Skinner of Humboldt, IL;… his mother: Emma Dianne Duzan and step-father, Albert Schneider of Kansas, IL; two sisters: Susan Grafton of Hume, IL, Shawn (Robert) Bruce of Brocton, IL; a brother: Todd (Terri) Skinner of Hindsboro, IL; special friend: Tammy Maples of Oakland, IL and her daughters, Dallas and Bailey; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Don H. and Anna Skinner, and Rueben and Evelyn Arwine; his father: Howard Powell Skinner; a brother: Derek Duzan; a grandson: Clayton Skinner; a brother-in-law, Alvin “Sonny” Grafton; nephew: Jacob Bruce; and several aunts, uncles and extended family.

Tim was a 1979 graduate of Oakland High School. He started work at Trailmobile, and also worked at Vesuvius, had a trash route, worked for his brother, Todd, at SKS Drilling, drove a yard truck for Simonton Windows and drove a truck over the road for several companies. In between, he worked at home improvement on three of his own homes and for many other people.

Tim loved attending family events and especially loved interacting with the little ones, and they always enjoyed him, too. He loved riding his motorcycle and anything Harley-Davidson, attending concerts and music of all genres, and planting and caring for his garden-especially his tomatoes. He was known for his gentle soul and his big heart. He would help anyone he could and had a most infectious laugh. You couldn’t name all the reality TV shows he loved to watch.

Following cremation, a memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Krabel Funeral Home in Oakland from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Pamela Kay Miller Hudson

Pamela Kay (Miller) Hudson, age 52, of Hindsboro, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 24, 2016.

Pam was born March 27, 1963 in Effingham, IL to Terry and Mary (Stephens) Miller. She married Gary Hudson on March 20, 1996; he survives. She is also survived by three children: Brian Becker (Elizabeth Pullen) of Hindsboro, IL, Alex Hudson of Hindsboro, IL and Michael Hudson of Hindsboro, IL; her parents: Terry and Mary Miller of Watson, IL; a sister: Diane (Perry) Bushue… of Shumway, IL; a brother: Steve (Michelle) Miller of Effingham, IL; and three grandchildren: Nolyn McLane, Brentley McLane and Kassidee Becker, all of Hindsboro, IL.

Pam was a member of Salisbury Church in Charleston. She previously operated the Country Crossroads newspaper in Oakland, IL and served as a board member of the Oakland Area Chamber of Commerce. Pam was an active member of her community, and spent countless hours behind the scenes organizing fundraisers and volunteering for events. She founded the Power Pack program in the Oakland School District to make sure that elementary kids were getting enough to eat over the weekends. She enjoyed geocaching and spending time with knitters and quilters, and loved supporting her kids as they participated in Tri-County sports and activities. Pam loved the Lord, loved her family, and loved her friends and community. Her faith, strength, generosity and humor will be missed by the many people who were blessed to know her.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Krabel Funeral Home in Oakland, IL from noon to 8:00 p.m., with family present after 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Van Voorhis Cemetery. In accordance with Pam’s wishes, the family asks that friends not send flowers in her memory, but for those who wish, gifts may be made to the Power Pack Program or to a scholarship fund created in Pam’s honor. In addition, Pam also requested that everyone attending wear casual attire, as was her desire that her services were lighthearted and a celebration of her love of life rather than a somber and formal affair.

Charles Edward Duzan

Charles Edward Duzan, age 85 of Oakland, IL, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana.
Charles was born August 30, 1930 in Oakland, IL to Arley Essington and Mabel E. (Minor) Duzan. He married Barbara Lee Terry on August 24, 1952 in Charleston, IL; she survives.
He is also survived by three children: Randy (Pam) Duzan of Oakland, IL, Kevin Duzan of Oakland, IL, and Kristi (Patrick) Lawson of Ashmore, IL; three brothers: Jerry (Marie) Duzan of… Indianapolis, IN, Ronald (Pat) Duzan of Urbana, IL, and Rex (Janet) Duzan of Villa Grove, IL; five grandchildren: Darcy Duzan (Ryan Feder) of Charleston, IL, Jason (Tokwa) Duzan of Mattoon, IL, Stephanie (Matt) Murphy of Champaign, IL, Kelcie (Matt) Stewart of Lockport, IL, and Devanne Lawson of Ashmore, IL; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. He previously worked as an electrician at Hercules and was an active member of the Oakland community. He was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church, where he also served as trustee, a member of the Oakland V.F.W., a past Oakland School Board member, Oakland Cemetery Trustee, past Chairman of the Cornbread & Bean Festival, former Cub Scout Master and he served as a volunteer firefighter for many years. He enjoyed fishing, travel, camping and picnics with his family.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Krabel Funeral Home in Oakland. Visitation will be held for two hours prior to the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church or to the Oakland Memorial Library.

Craig Shannon Willison

Craig S. Willison, age 46, of Oakland, IL went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Champaign, IL. He was born October 17, 1969 in Charleston, IL to Jerry and Shirley (Redden) Willison. He married Carol Giovanazi on September 17, 2004 in Elkton, MD; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Grason Willison of Oakland, IL; step-sons Matt Cothin of Dallas, TX and Chris Beam of Hockessin, DE; his parents: Jerry and Shirley Willison of Oakland, IL; a brother: Kyley (Kelsey)… Willison of Oakland, IL; a grandmother, Mary Alice Willison; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a step-son: Andrew Cothin; and grandparents: Jim and Donna Redden and Herman Willison.

Craig attended Lakecrest School and graduated from Oakland High School. During his high school days, he attended a class through the University of Illinois and eventually became a certified aquanaut in Florida. After high school graduation, he and his friend Jody Ponder formed the original heavy metal bands, LATEM and DaggaGod, in which Craig was the drummer. He was previously employed at Willison Insurance Agency and Willison Real Estate as a realtor. He was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church and the Oakland Masonic Lodge #219. Craig loved his family, and enjoyed playing the drums, scuba diving, and spending time at the beach. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and everyone who knew him as “Song Bird.”

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Krabel Funeral Home in Oakland, IL, with Masonic Rites to follow. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Oakland Masonic Lodge #219. Messages of sympathy may be left at www.krabelfuneralhome.com.

Madonna Sue Snoddy

Madonna Sue Snoddy, age 76, of Oakland, IL, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at her home.

Sue was born November 6, 1939 in Ashmore, IL to Chester and Mabel (Johnson) Williams. She married Herschel Dean Snoddy on November 28, 1958 in Oakland. She previously worked at Moore Business Forms. She enjoyed traveling with the Voyagers travel club, playing cards with friends and was a “professional” shopper. She also was a member of the Red Hat Club.

She is survived by two children: Kelly… (Bob) Gillett of West Jordan, UT and Jeff Snoddy of Kansas, IL; five grandchildren: Brooke (Joe) Bueker of Charleston, IL, Brittany (Jackson) Montz of Ashmore, IL, Roger Snoddy of Kansas, IL, Rusty (Julia) Snoddy of Oakland, IL, and Braedon Gillett of Taylorsville, UT; and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers, one grandson, and two great-grandsons.

A fireside celebration of her life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 27270 State Highway 133. Food will be provided for family and friends.

John W. Stark

John W. Stark, age 85, of Oakland, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
John was born February 21, 1931 in Oakland, IL to Fred and Kathryn Stark. He married Mary Jane Washburn on February 4, 1950. He was a self-employed contractor, and later bought and sold used cars. John was a member of the East Harrison Street Baptist Church in Charleston. He loved to roller skate in his younger years, and enjoyed dancing… and fixing cars.
He is survived by two sons: Johnny (Wanda) Stark of Tell City, IN and David (Patty) Stark of Oakland, IL; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son: Floyd Stark, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Krabel Funeral Home in Oakland. Visitation will be held for two hours prior to the service, beginning at noon. Burial will follow in Oakland Rosedale Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Oakland Food Pantry or the Back Pack Program.

Leoma M. Bennett Roller Allison

Leoma M. Allison, age 91 of Oakland, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Lee was born January 7, 1925 in Hugo, IL to Purl and Okel (Peters) Bennett. She married Raymond Roller in 1944, and they had two children: Edward Raymond Roller and Ruth Ann (Roller) Davis; both survive. She and Raymond divorced, and she married Wilson Allison in 1964, who preceded her in death in 1998. From that marriage, she is survived by two stepchildren:… Walter (Diane) Allison and Shirley Tyler. She is also survived by one sister, Ruth Barnett, two granddaughters, five great-granddaughters, and four great-great-grandchildren, all from Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: Dorothy Thomas and Louise Ney, two brothers: Edward Bennett and Glendon Bennett, and a stepson: David Allison.

Lee was a beautician for thirty years and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for fifty years. She was a faithful member of the Oakland Christian Church.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Krabel Funeral Home in Oakland, IL. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Oakland Christian Church.