Mount Zion, Illinois
MOUNT ZION - Nicholas William Gosnell, 24 of Rural Mt. Zion, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Friday February 29, 2008 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday March 4, 2008 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 till 8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to CASA Volunteering Advocates 140 S. Water Suite 100 Decatur, IL. 62523. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family c/o www.dawson-wikoff.com. Nick was born November 9, 1983 in Decatur, the son of Timothy and Sandra (Elliott) Gosnell. He was a 2002 Mt. Zion High School Graduate, a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church. He volunteered for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in assisting abused and neglected children for many years. He was very dedicated to his cases and loved helping others. Nick had Muscular Dystrophy and never let that stop him. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan, always wearing his orange and blue. Surviving is his parents: Tim and Sandy Gosnell of Rural Mt. Zion; sisters: Stacey Rohman and her husband Brad of Mt. Zion, Melissa Gosnell of Rural Mt. Zion, and Erin Gosnell of Decatur; paternal grandparents: Woody and Ginny Gosnell of Mt. Zion; maternal grandparents: Dale and Jeannette Elliott of Decatur. Also surviving Uncle "Doo" is his nephews Devin and Alex and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal great-grandparents. The family would like to thank , Decatur Memorial Hospital, ICU Unit, 4100, ER Staff, Drs. Tom, Alan, and Alison Bilyeu in Moweaqua, and Drs. Cohen, Verma, and Arnold for taking such good care of our beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
Read MoreWe are so very sorry for your loss of such a remarkable young man! Nick will not soon be forgotten! What an impact he has had on so many people. He is a direct reflection of what a wonderful family all of you are!
God bless you!
Charlie and Peggy Blesse
March 05, 2008 | Mt. Zion, IL
Our sincerest sympathy to the Gosnell family. Nick always teased me about my fondness for the Packers and would let me know when his Bears beat my Packers. We pray you find comfort in each other and your memories of your terrific son and brother. May God hold each of you in his arms and give you His peace.
Rodger and Kathy Koester
March 05, 2008 | Dalton City, IL
Stacey and Melissa- I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I know that he will be greatly missed!
Andrea Bauer
March 05, 2008 | Taylorville, IL
My condolences on the loss of your son. I also have a 24 year old son. May God bless you and keep you.
Kathy (Owens) Warnick
Kathy Warnick
March 04, 2008 | Macon, IL
We are keeping your family in our prayers! Nick was an awsome person as are all of you Gosnells!
Mike Sandy and Emily Elam
March 04, 2008 | Charleston, IL
Heaven is so lucky to have my friend Nick. The place just got a whole lot funnier! Nick I miss your onry smile! My condolences to the Gosnell family.
Delaina Gates
March 04, 2008
Nick was in my Sunday School class at Concordia Lutheran church, as were his sisters at one time or another. Nick and I are both BIG CHICAGO BEARS fans and we spent hours talking about the team. He is one of the greatest kids I knew. Heaven is a better place today because Nick is there. We'll talk again. To the Gosnell family, our hearts go out to you for your loss.
Joel & Stacey Fletcher
March 04, 2008 | Decatur, IL
I enjoyed Nick when I worked on the bus for the school. We had a good time. You are in my prayers.
Kay Gaitros
Kay L. Gaitros
March 04, 2008 | Dalton City, IL
I worked with Nick through CASA. What a gentle caring man. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you all.
Carol Metcalfe
March 03, 2008 | Decatur, IL
