Pulliam Funeral Home- Oblong

Robert Leon "Bob" Slane, 90, of Oblong, IL passed away Monday November 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Yale, IL on April 19, 1932, to Cecil LeRoy and Audrie Faye (O'Dell) Slane. On October 22, 1955, he married Ellen Rebecca Spence, who preceded him in death on March 10, 2001. He is survived by four daughters and son-in-law Martha Connely, Robinson, IL, Barbara and Robert Powers, Annapolis, IL, Victoria Slane, Robinson, IL and Patches Slane, Robinson, IL Celebration of Bob's Life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday November 26, 2022, at Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong, IL. Burial will be in Debord Cemetery in rural Yale, IL. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until...

Treva Janet (Blankenbeker) Beals, 88, of Marshall, IL, formerly of Oblong, IL passed away on Sunday October 30, 2022, at Willowbrook in Marshall, IL. She was born in Clark County, IL near Moonshine on October 13, 1934, to Edgar and Faye (Chapman) Blankenbeker. On May 16, 1954, she married Ervan Eugene "Gene" Beals, who preceded her in death on April 7, 2010. In the 60's Treva worked at the telephone company in Oblong. She then went on to work for the United States Postal Service for many years. She was the Postmaster at Palestine, St. Elmo, and Oblong, retiring in 1999. After retirement, she worked part time for Stewart Security in Robinson, IL. Treva was a member of the Evangelical...

Donna Jean (Lane) Frapp, 86, of Oblong, IL passed away on Monday October 24, 2022, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born in Havana, Illinois on October 26, 1935, to Norman H. and Rosalie (Rice) Lane. On November 12, 1953, she married Norman Abner Frapp, who survives. She is survived by her husband Norman A. Frapp, Oblong, IL, three daughters Linda Walton, Calhoun, GA, Brenda Keller, Goodiesville, TN and Norma Lewis, Rantoul, IL; a son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Angela Frapp, Robinson, IL; grandchildren Leigh Walton, Randy Crump, Matthew and Vivian Barche, Donyl Lewis, Katrina Lewis, Donald Lewis Jr., Jordan Frapp and Cassidy and Logan Phillippe. She is also...

Marilyn Lee Michl, 88, the "Bend" area, passed away Friday September 30, 2022, at her residence. She was the daughter of Chloris L. and Thelma P. (Kirts) Ikemire. On November 29, 1952, she married Grover Cleveland Michl who passed away on October 29, 2019. Marilyn is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Cheryl Michl of The Bend; two grandchildren David and Becky Michl of Robinson, IL and Kathryn Michl of The Bend. Celebration of Marilyn's Life will be held at Noon Wednesday October 5, 2022, at Pulliam Funeral Home Oblong, IL. Burial in St. Valentine Cemetery. Visitation is 10:00 A.M. till time of service. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Bend...

Essie L. (Duerr) Kintner, 89, of Oblong, IL passed away on Saturday August 27, 2022, at Arbor Rose Memory Care in Robinson, IL. She was born in Dayton, OH on August 1, 1933, to Irvin Allen and Helen Lucille (Bostwick) Duerr. On September 25, 1954, she married David Lee Kintner who preceded her in death on December 29, 1983. Essie was an elementary school teacher. She taught in Oklahoma City, OK and was a substitute teacher at Oblong Elementary School. She also worked at LTC as an assistant to the library director. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Oblong for 65 years, where she also served as librarian. She graduated valedictorian of the Fairfield High School Class...

Scott Douglas Akins, 58, of Oblong, IL passed away on Saturday July 23, 2022, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. He was born in Robinson, IL on July 24, 1963, to Ralph and Marjorie (Taylor) Akins. On December 27, 1989, he married Charlotte Kay Weir, who survives. Scott worked as a machine operator at Hershey for 16 years, retiring in 2019. He is survived by his wife Charlotte Akins of Oblong, IL; a son and daughter-in-law Michael and Tabitha Akins of Oblong, IL; two brothers and sisters-in-law Roger Akins, Phoenix, AZ, Brad and Emily Akins, Indianapolis, IN; three sisters and brothers-in-law Rhonda and Larry Webster, Newton, IL, Kelly Piersall, Stilesville, IN and Cindy...

Patricia Anne "Pat" Coulter, 92, of Oblong, IL passed away on Wednesday July 13, 2022 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab in Oblong, IL. She was born Crawford County, IL on November 11, 1929 to Roscoe W. and Miriam P. (Martin) Coulter. She is survived by a niece Bobbi Keys of Oblong, IL; a nephew Bo and Sara Brotherton of Oblong, IL Celebration of Pat's life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday July 17, 2022 at Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong, IL. Burial will follow in Palestine Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home on Sunday. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a contribution the New...

James Alan McColpin, 73, of Oblong, IL passed away on Monday July 11, 2022 at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehab in Oblong, IL. He was born in Robinson, IL on May 9, 1949 to Carson Dale and Mary (Knoblett) McColpin. He is survived by his sister Susan Musgrave, Oblong, IL; nephews Todd and Marla Musgrave, Brad and Kim Musgrave and Jason Musgrave all of Oblong, IL Private Family services will be held. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a contribution to the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Oblong. Please mail to Pulliam Funeral Home P.O. Box 121 Oblong, IL 62449.

Becky Sue (Sexton) Schulte, 49, of Oblong, IL passed away on Monday July 4, 2022. She was born in Jennings, LA on November 24, 1972 to Jackie and Carolyn J. (Fickey) Sexton. On December 10, 2010 she married Benjamin "Ben" Schulte, who survives. She is survived by her husband Ben Schulte, Oblong, IL; daughters and sons-in-law Brooke and Tyler Wright, Robinson, IL, Maddie and Lucas Bell, Robinson, IL and Nyah Schulte, Flat Rock, IL; a grandson Wyatt Wright, Robinson, IL; father and mother Jack and Carolyn Sexton, Claremont, IL; brothers and sister-in-law Rocky Sexton, Claremont, IL and Elzie & Nichole Sexton, Ogden, IL. Celebration of Becky's life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on...

Melissa Ray Cupp, 51, Oblong, Illinois, ended her difficult battle with brain cancer Monday, June 20, 2022, at around 5 p.m. and passed into Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior. She was at home and surrounded by family. Melissa was born on Monday, April 17, 1971, in Wurzburg, Germany, to Jane Siverly Rich Lewis (Randy Plummer) and Phil Rich (Nancy), who survive. She is also survived by her devoted soul mate and husband of 32 years, Chris Cupp. They have two sons, Levi Cupp, Ste. Marie; and Lucus (Sierra) Cupp, Oblong; a granddaughter, Daisy Mae and are expecting the arrival of a second granddaughter, Adeline Ray Cupp, in November. Her mother-in-law, Jane Cupp, Vincennes, Indiana,...

Dawn Ellen (Kirk) Tracy, 89, Oblong, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Dawn Ellen was born in Oblong on August 10th, 1932. She was the daughter of Leonard Ivan and Effie Irene (Matheny) Kirk. Dawn Ellen married M. Wayne Tracy on January 21st, 1951. She is survived by her children: Deb (Dan) Martinie, Robin (Jan) Tracy, Kit (Jamie) Tracy, Derek (Gina) Tracy. Celebration of Dawn's life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday June 11, 2022 at the First Christian Church in Oblong, IL. Burial will follow in Oblong Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the First Christian Church in Oblong, IL. Memorials to Oblong Christmas in the Park,...