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Samuel Seng Obituary

MATTOON - Samuel D. "Sammy" Seng, 54, of Mattoon, died Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 5:20 a.m. in Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Ave., Mattoon, IL, 61938, with Reverend Ken Hutchens will be officiating. Burial will take place in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon, IL. Sam was born on December 29, 1955 in Champaign, IL, son of Nelson H. and Betty E. (Davis) Seng. Surviving is his loving daughter, Madison Seng of Champaign, IL; one brother, Thomas N. Seng and his wife, Carol, of Greenfield, IN; two sisters, Joyce Moran and her partner Oren Ravellette of Plainfield, IN, and Betty Seng and her husband, Phil Slaughter, of Mattoon, IL; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Sam in death are his parents. Sam was owner and operator of Seng Painting in Mattoon. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mattoon. He was an Eagle Scout from Troop 57 in Mattoon, attending a World Jamboree in Japan and a National Jamboree in Idaho. Sam attended the University of Hawaii at Hilo and studied Marine Biology. He enjoyed fishing trips with his friends in Canada, Colorado, and other locations throughout the country. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Sam was an honest man, full of integrity, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Please make memorial donations in his name to the American Cancer Society, 2509 S. Neil Street, Champaign, IL, 61820. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com to light a candle in his honor or share a memory with his family.
Published by Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on Dec. 28, 2010.

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Bob Frank

August 22, 2021

Sam was my friend all through junior high we became eagle scouts together in 1971 he was a real nature guy he was a good guy!

Cathy Bunyard

January 17, 2011

What can I say Sammy? I know you are watching and smiling to see how well Riki Cat is adapting to living with me.I will miss you always but a part of you will be with me through Riki & we talk about you everyday!Save me a seat!

Diane Rausch

January 5, 2011

Sammy gave us all many happy memories that will continue to bring us smiles. The world lost a kind fun spirit but heaven gained a wonderful angel to make God laugh and still watch over us. Sammy gave me my greatest gift in my life - My Daughter - Madison.
I know you will still be watching over her. Thanks Sammy!

Tom Denning

January 3, 2011

To the Seng family I was in BoyScouts with Sam I rembered getting chased at your house by the honey bees. As Scouts we had a great time and great memories with Sam . My Dad and Sam were great buddies.GOD bless

Leslie Taber

January 1, 2011

It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Gary & Vera Courtney

December 31, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

garr

December 30, 2010

rest in peace old friend.

Barbara Boyer McLain

December 29, 2010

With deepest sympathy on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

kim strong

December 29, 2010

Rest now. My deepest sympathy to the family of Sam. class mate Kim Strong

December 29, 2010

Madison and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a cool guy. He was very proud of you and loved you so much. I'm sure my dad was waiting with open arms for one of his old buddies. Take care of yourself. Lisa Eaton Pitts

kathi cobble

December 29, 2010

Madison, Betty and family my sympathy is with you at this time. Sam was one of the best and I am honored to have known him. We grow apart after school but Sam never forgot anyone. I will miss seeing him on payday fridays. Thinking of all of you.

December 29, 2010

Dad & Betty & Madison
We are so sorry for the loss of Sammy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian, Sara, Olivia, & Nicholas

Ken & Jane Strong

December 29, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jean Balch

December 29, 2010

I don’t know how in the world a person can find the words to say goodbye to a best friend—Sam was mine. I will miss him so much…Sam always listened, always took care of his neighbors—particularly me, the needy one—he was always there for us. Sam saved me from myself so many times; I just wish I could have helped save him this time. I wish I could hear him say to me one more time “Who wouldn’t know that!!...” or "Oh-you can have one more!" Love you always Sam….Jeanie & Alex

Emily McMichaels

December 29, 2010

Maddy and Family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. We had so many good times out at his house and I will never forget him. Let me know if there is anything I can do! Love ya lots!

Donna Eaton

December 29, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. We had a lot of good memories of you all. Sam will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Sharon Schwartz

December 29, 2010

Betty, I was saddened to hear of Sam's passing. He was such a "cool" little brother and so much fun to be with. I will be thinking of you, Joyce and Tom.
Remember all the great times you shared.

Jackie Clapp Joines

December 28, 2010

Tom, Betty, and Riki's new mom. . . . . our thoughts and prayers are with you. I never had the pleasure of knowing Sam, but know all of you and I'm sure the apple didn't fall too far from the tree. I'm unable medically to attend any services, but please know I'm thinking of all of you.

Tom Andres

December 28, 2010

Joyce and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

John & Val Dow

December 28, 2010

Madison, John and I are so sorry about your Dad. He was such a good person. Thinking of you during this difficult time !

Michelle Skinlo

December 28, 2010

Betty and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Michelle

Duane Enis

December 28, 2010

Madison, I am very sorry to hear about your Dad. He will be missed.

Jerry Woodard

December 28, 2010

Betty: Sorry to hear about sammy. I didn't know him very well but I liked him. He was alway fun to be with and I'm sure he will be sadly missed.

Nancy Watkins

December 28, 2010

Deepest sympathy from St louis for your loss..... Rod and Nancy Watkins
We both went to school with Sam in the class of 74...

December 28, 2010

To the whole Seng family sorry for your loss. We Hesse kids rode the bus with you all of Seng kids. Sam will be missed.
All my thoughts and prayer. Toni (Hesse) Stoutenborough, Maroa Il

Lori C

December 28, 2010

Betty and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories help you through this and the years to come.

Peg Frailey

December 28, 2010

Betty & Family - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers have been with you through this trying time, and I continue to keep you in my prayers. May the loving memories soon fill the emptiness you are feeling.

Pamela (Humphrey)Montague

December 28, 2010

Deepest sympathy. Attended school with Sam starting at Washington Elementary, Mattoon.

Patti-cakes Dukeman

December 28, 2010

Betty and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Amstutz

December 28, 2010

Betty and family...I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeanne Gross

December 28, 2010

Sam was always friendly to me throughout these many years since High School. He never forgot where he came from. I will always have found memories of this classmate who took the time and energy to reach out to others. Farewell, Sam.

Dave & Nancy Abbott

December 28, 2010

Sammy was a wonderful person who had a quick wit, a great sense of humor and was a true friend to many. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends. Peace Sammy.

mike carter

December 28, 2010

I remember Sam as the 'cool kid' that drove the Blazer around the high school parking lots.

Mike Carter

December 28, 2010

Still can remember him as the "cool " kid with the Blazer driving through high school parking lots.

Paulette Carter/Lamanske

December 28, 2010

Betty So sorry for the loss of your brother.

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