Thomas S. Elliott, 52, of Monticello IL

March 16, 2016 Leave a comment


Thomas S. Elliott, 52, of Monticello, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Sunday, March 13, 2016. Tom was born on October 18, 1963 in Macomb, IL the son of Robert K. Elliott and Christy E. (Hausmann) Elliott. He married Christine Marie Bures on August 29, 2003 in Monticello. She passed away on January 23, 2016.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Kayla Elliott and Jenna Elliott both of Mowequa; son, Matthew Pieper (Raechel) of Normal; grandchildren, Liam and Elise Pieper; mother, Christy Elliott of Urbana; and sister, Lori L. Elliott of Urbana. Also surviving are Marilyn and Ken Bures; sisters-in-law, Carin and Melissa; brothers-in-law, Carl and Andy Bures; along with a large number of spouses and children.

He was preceded in death by his wife and father. Tom worked as an IT Administrator at the University of Illinois. Tom served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a member of the USO. He was also a member of the NRA and the Gun Owners of America. Tom was proud to be a long time blood donor and he enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, various nature groups, jogging, any sporting events and anything computer related. Most of all Tom loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and his large group of rowdy friends often led by his bestfriend Mike Astrosky. Above all else, Tom was an upstanding father. He always went out of his way to be everything his family needed. Late night phone calls from his girls about whatever they were going through to always providing them with things they needed. He wasn’t just a rock for his girls, if any family or friends were in need they could count on him. Tom was a giver and made sure everyone’s needs were met before his by donating to a number of charities. The world is truly a poorer place with his passing.

A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Kurtis Bueltmann officiating and burial will be held in Monticello Township Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers charitable donations to a worthy cancer charity or the USO to support our troops at uso.org will be greatly appreciated.

Thomas Elliott

Thomas Elliott

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Christine Marie Elliott (Bures)

January 26, 2016 Leave a comment


Christine Marie Elliott (Bures) peacefully passed away at home on January 23, 2016 after nearly a four year battle with ovarian cancer. Unfortunately, this brief obituary cannot possibly do her justice. She was always exceedingly kind and devoted to making all of her family and friends happy. We are all the better for having known her and the poorer for her passing.

She was employed as the Accounting Manager and Kyle Robeson’s beloved assistant at Robeson’s Inc. They truly treated her as family there and she loved them all for it. Her fight these last years was immeasurably easier with their love and support.

She is leaving behind a large family and exceptional group of friends who also love her greatly. She is survived by her husband Tom, son Matthew Pieper, daughters Kayla and Jenna, as well as daughter-in-law Raechel, mother-in-law Chris, sister-in-law Lori, and our precious grandchildren Liam and Elise. She is also survived by her parents Ken and Marilyn and her siblings Carl, Carin, Melissa, and Andy along with their families which includes a large number of much loved nephews and nieces.

Christine’s greatest joy was spending time (never enough) with her family during our annual camping and holiday trips. This was very closely followed by her time shared with her friends, fellow winos, and a good bottle of wine. She also loved being in the sun, nature walks, and her gardens.

There will be a visitation at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home in Monticello on Thursday January 28th from 6-8. There will also be a funeral service Friday morning at 10am and burial at the Monticello Cemetery at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers charitable donations to worthy cancer or hospice charities will be greatly appreciated.

Christine Elliott

Christine Elliott

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