Douglas Massey
Douglas “Doug” J. Massey, 54, of Bloomington, passed away at 5:47 p.m. on Sep. 22 at his residence.
His Celebration of Life service will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Pastor Roger Pryor and Pastor Ed Wright officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at the memorial home on Wednesday.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family inurnment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to an educational fund in care of Doug’s daughter, Christine Travis to 3125 Auburn Bloomington 61704.
Doug was born on Aug. 4, 1961 in Bloomington, a son of Paul and Dodavah “Dottie” Jackson Massey. He married Michelle Travis on Jan. 5, 2008 in Bloomington. She survives.
Also surviving are his step-daughter, Christine Travis of Bloomington; mother, Dottie Massey of Normal, and stepfather, Joe Mattingly, of East Peoria, mother in-law, (Ma) Theora Stark of Normal; and a special ‘daughter’ exchange student, Mariana Santa Barbara of Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
He was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Louie.
Doug, a civilian contractor in Kabul, Afghanistan, graduated from Bloomington High School in 1979. Doug was one of the original owners of Carpet Weavers. After leaving Carpet Weavers, he went on to pursue his passion of caring for others by becoming a Paramedic. He holds a nationally registered, CCT, TCC medic license, along with that he became a flight medic in 2014.
He was an avid golfer, hunter, and enjoyed martial arts. He also loved to grill for his family, while sitting in his backyard enjoying its beauty and his pond.
Doug had a deep faith in the Lord with an amazing gift to heal people. Doug’s final calling was to work for the lord is noted in Proverbs 22, verse 29: “Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.” Doug started his new job on that same day, Sept 22, with the one he truly loved, our king the Lord!
He was loved by many, and will be deeply missed by his family and his 3 dogs, Ginger, Casey and Gigi.
Online condolences and memories of Doug may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
Kathleen Pickett
Kathleen M. Pickett, 77, of Bloomington, passed away at 9:40 a.m., Sep. 26 at the Bickford House in Bloomington.
Her memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington with Rev. Paul Stroup officiating. Interment will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday and one hour prior to the service, Wednesday, both at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or the Clare House.
Kathleen was born Oct. 16, 1937 in Bloomington, the daughter of Talmage and Margaret Hughes Atkins. She married Gerald T. “Jerry” Pickett on Sep. 1, 1956 in Bloomington. He died on April 10, 2010.
Survivors include four children, Craig Pickett, Marty Pickett, Lisa (John) Baermann and Christy (Dave) Willert, all of Normal; seven grandchildren, Heather (Dan) Fassett, Mindy Pickett, Brian Pickett, Kenny (Jessica) Pickett, John Baermann, Riley Willert and Sophie Willert; and four great grandchildren, Ethan, Alex, Brynlee and Ryann; four siblings, Barb Donaldson of Danville, Janet Malinowski of Bloomington, William Atkins of Paxton and Dave (Nancy) Atkins of Wapella; two sisters-in-law, Lorrie Pickett of Rockford and Gerry Pickett of Warsaw, Ind.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted Hughes and Talmage Atkins.
Kathleen graduated from Armstrong High School. She enjoyed playing BINGO and loved the Chicago Cubs. Kathleen mostly enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff and Kathleen’s friends at the Bickford House for all their care and support.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
Shirley Vogel
Shirley J. Vogel, 74, of Minier, passed away at 5:35 p.m., Sep. 26 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria after a long battle with cancer.
A private family entombment will take place at the Park Hill Mausoleum in Bloomington with Rev. __ officiating. There will be no visitation. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Komen For The Cure or the Humane Society of Central Illinois.
Shirley was born May 9, 1941 in Bloomington, the daughter of Carl and Grace Virginia Thompson Beck. She married Dennis L. Vogel on Oct. 22, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nev. He survives.
She is also survived by a daughter, Kimberly K. Gwaltney of Carson City, Nev.; two step-sons, three grandsons, two granddaughters and one great granddaughter; her best friend and “loving sis” Carol Kinsell of Minier and a very dear friend, Jo Kruse of Mackinaw.
Shirley was an avid race car fan and her favorite driver was Tony Stewart. She enjoyed fishing, traveling and her Dachshund, Precious. Shirley will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
