Michael Gillett's Dad passed away...

More sad news from home.... I am not sure how we all want this blog to be used - I have always felt as though our class were like a family so it is with sympathy that I pass along that Michael Gillett lost his Dad on Monday. If you would like to send a card to Michael and his family - his address is 2855 N. 1500E, Moweaqua, IL 62550



Louis Meryman Gillett
MOWEAQUA - Louis Meryman Gillett, 60, of Moweaqua, IL passed away at 4:27 p.m. on Monday (Jan. 28, 2008) in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday (Feb. 1, 2008) in Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon, IL with visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 31, 2008). Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery, Moweaqua, IL. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Moweaqua Building Fund-Sanctuary or Shelby County 4-H. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family via e-mail at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Mr. Gillett was born on July 21, 1947 in Moweaqua, IL the son of L. Bernard and Belle Harriet Meryman Gillett. He was a farmer, crop adjuster, he served on the Shelby Co. 4-H board, rabbit superintendent at the Shelby Co. 4-H Fair, assistant sheep superintendent at the Illinois State Fair, life-long member of the First Baptist Church, Moweaqua, IL and he drove a school bus for the Moweaqua school district. He now is a shepherd in Heaven. He married Marie Pierce on June 10, 1967. Surviving is his wife: Marie Pierce Gillett of Moweaqua, IL; son: Michael Louis (Kim) Gillett of Moweaqua, IL; daughters: Lisa Gillett (Jeremy) Mott of Moweaqua, IL and Megan Lou (Jason) Mumm of White Heath, IL; brothers: Mark (Christine) Gillett of Moweaqua, IL and Carroll (Wanda) Gillett of Moweaqua, IL; sister: Audrey (Donald) Fitzgerald of Springfield, IL; grandchildren: Mitchell Lee Gillett, Hunter Louis Mott "Papa's Farm Manager", Beau Richard Mumm, Luke Louis Mumm, Michael Simpson and Andrea Simpson; great granddaughter: Peyton Rose Simpson. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Decatur Memorial Hospital I.C.U. and 5100, Dr. Neviackas and Dr. Esparaz for the loving care Louis received.