Douglas Wayne "Doug" Tallman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Douglas W. Tallman, age 64, of the Lake of Egypt area, near Creal Springs, IL, passed away suddenly at 9:55 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2013, at his home. He was born on Friday, September 10, 1948, at Chippewa Falls, WI the son of Wayne Vernon and Wilda Amalia (Roesner) Tallman. Doug was a graduate of Cornell Wisconsin High School in 1966. After graduation he went on with his education attending the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Campus. Doug also served in the United States Army Reserves for seven years. He was united in marriage to Valerie L. Crouse on Saturday, April 3, 1971, in Cornell, WI and together they have shared the last forty-two years of marriage. Early in his working career in Wisconsin, he worked in the paper mills, as a cheese maker, well driller and logger. In 1975, he and Valerie decided to move to Southern Illinois, and Doug started his twenty year career as a coalminer working mainly for Freeman United Coal Mine No. 6 of Waltonville, IL. After he left the mine, he bought and operated Mech-Tech Marine in 1999, located at the Lake of Egypt, for several years until 2007. Then from 2007 until now, Doug has spent his time daily developing and managing the family’s hunting property. His passion was for the outdoors, especially hunting Whitetail Deer both by archery and gun and recently enjoyed hunting turkey also. Earlier in his lifetime he spent much of his time waterfowl hunting, fishing, traveling to New Mexico and Montana hunting Elk and Mule Deer, Black Bear hunting in Wisconsin and Wild Boar hunting in Tennessee, just to mention a few. The family remembers most of their trips together as being associated with the outdoors either tent camping or with a pop up camper. Later in his life in 2009, he and Valerie took a trip to Europe that he enjoyed and in 2010 he and Valerie went on a trip that he had wanted to do for many years to Alaska. He was an active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Marion since 1975. He also was a proud member of the United Mine Workers, the National Rifle Association and the Shawnee Muskie Hunters. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and always enjoyed the times the family would gather together, along with all their friends. The many memories that have been created will now be cherished by those he leaves behind. He is survived by his wife, Valerie L. Tallman of the Lake of Egypt area near Creal Springs, IL; mother, Wilda A. Tallman of Cornell, WI; brother, Randy L. Tallman of Cornell, WI; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Chris Finke of Murphysboro, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Amy Tallman of Marion, IL; four grandchildren, Emily, Ryan and Ethan Finke all of Murphysboro, IL and Alekzander “Zander” Tallman of Marion, IL; brother-in-law, Ret. Lt. Col. Robert J. Hill, Jr. and his wife, Nicole of Colorado Springs, CO; niece, Cheyenne Hill of Colorado Springs, CO; his faithful daily companion, Sadie his chocolate Labrador and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Arrangements for Douglas W. Tallman were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion IL. The funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 1501 Broeking Road, Marion, IL with Rev. Marlin Otte presiding. The scriptural readings presented during were presented by Andy West. Comments of memory were presented by Doug’s brother-in-law, Ret. Lt. Col. Robert J. Hill, Jr. and friend, Betty Howerton. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented during the service were by organist, Jane Otte. Special musical selections presented during the service were “This Is My Father’s World”, “I Was There to There to Hear Your Borning Cry” and “On Eagle’s Wings” as congregational hymns accompanied by Jane Otte. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion, IL. Pallbearers were Tony Evans, Greg Hite, David Scola, A.J. Scola, Dennis Johnson and Deone Johnson. Following the committal service at the cemetery the family and friends gathered back at the church for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. The time of visitation for family and friends was on Tuesday, July 2nd, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and resumed at the church at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. During the time of visitation at the funeral home, a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events of Doug’s life was presented to the family and friends. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to “Our Redeemer Lutheran Church” or the “Arthritis Foundation”. Memorial contribution envelopes were available at the funeral home and the church or were mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL, 62959. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Douglas Wayne "Doug" Tallman

September 10, 1948 - June 29, 2013