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Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Andy Wayne Wathan, age 59, of Louisville, Illinois passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.
Andy was born August 22, 1955 in Flora, Illinois to William “Bill” and Betty (McVeigh) Wathan. He married Cheryl J. Waller on December 2, 1978 at North Harter Christian Church. Andy was a heavy equipment operator and a 40 year member of Operating Engineers Local #841. He was a member of Brown Christian Curch and enjoyed his hobby of metal working and reading science fiction novels, but raising cattle was his true love.
He is survived by his wife: Cheryl Wathan of Louisville; a son: Michael Wathan of Louisville; his mother: Betty Wathan of Flora; a brother: Asher Wathan and wife Teresa of Columbia; along with 1 nephew and 2 nieces. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father.
A funeral service for Andy Wathan will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to Oil Belt Christian Service Camp and will be received at the funeral home. To share a condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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I am so so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and family.
Cheryl and Michael, You both are in our hearts and prayers during this time. May God wrap his loving arms around you both and bring you strength and comfort in the days to come. We Love You! Please call if there is anything we can do for you.
Sorry to hear about your loss. I will be praying for the family.
Cheryl and Michael, I am so sorry to hear of Andy's passing, you will both be in my prayers.
In our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We ask that God gives each member of your family the strength to get through this very difficult time. You are in our prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl and Michael...We are so sorry for your loss..i pray for God to give you comfort and strength in your time of need. You are like family to us and we love you very much..
Betty, Cheryl and Michael.....we are truly sorry for the loss of your son, your husband and your father. Andy was a good man and you are in our prayers that God will wrap you in his loving arms and bring you peace. May your memories of Andy and the life you shared bring you comfort.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers to find comfort in the days ahead. So sorry for your loss!
Cheryl and Michael and Betty. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time.
Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry my friends. My heart goes out to each of you. To lose a son, husband, father, brother, is heart wrenching for each of you. I know there are no words to express my sadness for you. Just know you are all in my prayers.
Cheryl, we are so sorry to hear that Andy has left us. My prayers are for you and Aunt Betty and Michael. With love and Blessings of comfort to you all, Linda and Larry Pool
I am so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. Praying that you are comforted by the quiet presence of the Divine.
Betty, Cheryl, Michael, a Asher Our prayers are with you. Hold on to your precious memories. May God wrap His arms of comfort around you. So sorry. Dennis and Sue Hampsten family
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that you can find comfort from your friends and your faith in this difficult time. We are among those keeping your family in our prayers today.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all the family.
Sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
My heartful sympathy to all of you. May God give you comfort and peace in this most difficult time. Prayers... (Asher..prayers and hugs)
My thoughts & prayers are with you Cheryl and your family. Andy was a great guy. I remember all the fun we had during the fairs many years ago. He loved showing his cows. My heart goes out to you all. May God give you strength & comfort in the months ahead.
Know that you all will be in our thoughts. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call. Love Vicki
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for you loss. You and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
So many good memories are coming to mind. My prayers will be with you. We love you!
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
sad to here
so sorry for your loss andy was a great man.and i know you had a great life with him,,he will be missed..
Cheryl and Michael you and all of the family are in our thoughts and prayers
Betty, Asher, and Cheryl, I am so sorry to have learned of this loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. God bless.
We are so sorry for your loss,but we know God has a plan for him.He was a good man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Cheryl and Family, Our love and prayers are with you.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You Cheryl and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Randy Futch
Cheryl, Betty and family, Sorry to hear about Andy's passing. Prayers for you and your family.
My prayers,thoughts and sympathy go out to all. May memories ease the pain.
So sorry for the loss. Prayers for all at this time.
Dear Cheryl, Michael and Betty, When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have a wonderful angel watching over you. I'm sorry that I can't be there, but I am thinking of you and wishing the three of you peace and comfort. Thanks Andy for making me a first time aunt. Love, Aunt Kay
I am so sorry for your loss. Dennis and Andy are rejoicing in Heaven together! God bless your family.
Cheryl and family, We were so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. Our heart felt sympathy to you all. Dale and Sandi (Chaney) Castleberry
Cheryl, so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
Cheryl and Michael, I am so sorry to hear about Andy's passing. Prayers going up and our thoughts are with you.
We will pray for strength and peace during this time for your family. So sorry for your loss.
Betty, My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I'm sending this also for my parents, Jim and Marian Strickland. Mom passed last May and Dad is in the nursing home, but I know Dad would send his condolences if he was able. You are in my prayers, Sandi
Cheryl & Michael, I am so very sorry for your loss. Love & Prayers go out to you both.
So sorry for your loss
sorry to hear of Andy's passing. He was so good as a neighbor and friend. Prayers to all of you!
Sorry for your loss... Hugs and prayers...
So sorry for your loss. We were neighbors in Sunnyside. Good childhood memories.
Dear family... my love and prayers are being lifted to you even as you read this. I am so sad. And sorry you have to go through this. Even though we cannot be there in person, our hearts are with you. Sending all our love across the miles. With love in Christ, Jim, Kathleen and family
So sorry for your loss, Prayers to you and family.
Cheryl and Michael, Word cannot express the love that we have for your family and hurt along with you. Andy was known as the Candy Man and now he is doling out his love to the children in Heaven. Love You both and please know that you are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. Chris, Josh and Caitlyn; Chris, Megan, Dillan, Mariah, Dane and Ben
RIP Andy, you will be missed but always remembered. My heartfelt condolences to Cheryl, Michael, Aunt Betty and the rest of our family members. I will be there Thursday, until then you are all in our hearts.
May God comfort you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in all of the good memories.
Keeping you all I'm our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we couldn't be there.
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family. Fond memories of Andy from our days st FTHS.
Dear Cheryl, Betty, Asher and family.. So sorry to hear of Andy's passing. It seems like yesterday Andy and Asher were playing flashlight tag with the Sunnyside crew.. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl, Michael, Betty and Asher. I was so sorry to hear of Andys death. I will be remembering you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl & Michael, We are so sorry for your loss. We know Andy is celebrating with Jesus at this very moment. He will be missed by many. Big hugs to you both!! Prayers Daniel & Theresa Edgington
Very sorry for your loss.
I only knew Andy through the cardiac rehab every Monday, Wednesday and Friday but what I knew of him he was a good guy. I am glad I had the chance to meet him. My condolences to the family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
I only knew Andy through the cardiac rehab every Monday, Wednesday and Friday but what I knew of him he was a good guy. I am glad I had the chance to meet him. My condolences to the family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
So very sorry to hear that Andy passed. May God be with you all at this time.
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