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Nicholas Gosnell Obituary

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

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Mar. 2, 2008.

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Charlie and Peggy Blesse

March 5, 2008

We 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!

Rodger and Kathy Koester

March 5, 2008

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.

Andrea Bauer

March 5, 2008

Stacey and Melissa- I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I know that he will be greatly missed!

Kathy Warnick

March 4, 2008

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

Mike Sandy and Emily Elam

March 4, 2008

We are keeping your family in our prayers! Nick was an awsome person as are all of you Gosnells!

Delaina Gates

March 4, 2008

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.

Joel & Stacey Fletcher

March 4, 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.

Kay L. Gaitros

March 4, 2008

I enjoyed Nick when I worked on the bus for the school. We had a good time. You are in my prayers.
Kay Gaitros

Carol Metcalfe

March 3, 2008

I worked with Nick through CASA. What a gentle caring man. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you all.

Dave Runyon

March 3, 2008

The Runyon family formerly of Mt. Zion sends out heartfelt sympathy to the Gosnell family at this sad time. We hope that time and knowing that Nicholas brought much happiness to your family can help you all in this sad time.
Sincerely, Don and Barbara Runyon of Mesa, Arizona, Dave Runyon of Riverside, California and Becky Overstreet of Colorado Springs.

Catherine Nielsen

March 2, 2008

I didn't know Nick that well, but I knew Stacey & Melissa from all the years of riding the bus together. I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of his death. He seemed like a great guy and he had a lot to live for.

Jim/Sharon Mason

March 2, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of Nick's passing. It was always a joy to watch him growing up. Nothing stopped him from enjoying life.

Your old neighbors

Suzanne Foil

March 2, 2008

I had went to school with Nick from kindergarten clear to graduation. He was always such a nice person and could always make me laugh. I can remember one time when we were standing in line getting ready to go to lunch in kindergarten another boy in our class was picking on me and Nick stepped in a told him to stop..haha. He was so strong and courageous and the positive attitude he always had through everything was amazing. A lot to look up to, you'd never catch him down!! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. May the memories you have of him give you comfort!! I'm so very sorry for your loss!!

Bob and Vicki Whitmer

March 2, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

GARY & NORA BECK

March 2, 2008

YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS,WE FEEL HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN NICK,HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS,MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY

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