Sullens, Merlin Raymond

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Owner and Operator of Sullens Tank Truck Service, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
• Reference Number: SULL.M001
• _FGRAVE: 18083459
• Funeral: 24 Jan 2006, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Merlin R. Sullens,88, Olney, IL, formerly of Clay City, IL, died Saturday, January 21, 2006, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.

Born on August 8, 1917, in Clay County, IL, he was the son of John and Sophie Caiteaux Sullens. On October 13, 1939, he married Vivian R. Wilkins and she preceded him in death on May 11, 2005.

He was a retired Owner/Operator of Sullens Tank Truck Service.

Survivors include one son, Ronald L. Sullens and his wife Theresa of Lawrenceville; grandsons, Shannon Sullen of Mt. Carmel, Steven Eastin of Flora, Scott Sullens of Kentucky; one granddaughter, Tracy Dune of Charleston; one brother, Herman Sullens of Clay City; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother and one sister.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City, IL.

Burial was in the Clay City Cemetery in Clay City.


Sumner Press-Jan 26 2006

Buried:
Plot: Lot 8 - 2 Add - Row 9

Merlin married WILKINS, Vivian Rae on 14 Oct 1939 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky. Vivian (daughter of WILKINS, Elmer Elsworth and ROBINSON, Delia) was born on 18 Nov 1920 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 11 May 2005 in Richland Care & Rehab Center, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SULL.R003
• _FGRAVE: 135679506

Notes:

Ron L. Sullens, 64, of Olney formerly of Flora, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Ron was born on October 18, 1949 in Flora, Illinois, the son of Merlin Sullens and Vivian (Wilkins).

He is survived by three Sons, Scott Sullens , Steven Easton, and Shannon Sullens; two Daughters, Tracy Dunne and husband Mark and Stacey Stephens; 15 grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation Rites were accorded. A private family gathering in Ron's honor will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family of Ron Sullens.

The Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements.

Birth:
Notes from Carl Wayne Gray:

"Was Ronald adopted? I think he also lost some fingers in an accident with some farming equipment when he was young."

Family/Spouse: Miller, Cheryl Lynn. Cheryl (daughter of Miller, C. and Burgess, Jean) was born on 15 Jan 1952 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 20 Mar 2011 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Mar 2011 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Dune, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Stephens. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]