Shaun Michael Oldani

Shaun Michael Oldani

Shaun Oldani Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2008.
Shaun Michael Oldani, 30, of Christopher, IL., passed away Monday, October 20, 2008 at 6:35 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt.Vernon, IL. He was born May 31, 1978 in Carbondale, IL. Survivors include his father: Louis and Michele Oldani of Mulkeytown, IL; mother: Lee Ann (Ligon) and Mike Owens of West Frankfort, IL; two sisters: Nikki and Jermey Pratt of Christopher, IL, Angie and Jeremy Mueller of Mulkeytown, IL; five step brothers; one step sister; two nephews: Bryce Pratt of Christopher, IL, Tyler Mueller of Mulkeytown, IL, four nieces: Eylee Lyell, Elyssa Lyell, Kayla Melvin, Korryn Melvin; grandfather: Donald Ligon of West Frankfort, IL, special friend: Cody Paige; and many friends. He was preceded in death by by two grandmothers and one grandfather. Shaun worked for Jax's Asphalt in Mt. Vernon, IL and he was also a part time Christopher police officer. Shaun was an avid Hunter and Fisherman. Funeral services will be Thursday October 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, IL with Rev. Mike Cash officiating. Interment will be in St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery in Christopher, IL. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. on Wednesday October 22, 2008. For more information visit or web site at gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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November 13, 2008

LaDonne & Gary Verschueren posted to the memorial.

November 7, 2008

MARK & REBECCA MUELLER posted to the memorial.

November 6, 2008

Garry and Crystal Summers posted to the memorial.

LaDonne & Gary Verschueren

November 13, 2008

LeeAnn,Louie,Angie & Nikki,
I thank god that he blessed us with Shaun. He was an exceptional young man. Whenever I start feeling sad because I miss him, I remind myself how lucky we were to have had someone so special to miss and love. I won't say goodbye my nephew, for you & I will meet again.

MARK & REBECCA MUELLER

November 7, 2008

SHAUN WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF OUR LIVES AND FAMILY. MAY LOUIE AND LEEANN FIND PEACE WE HAVE ALL BEEN TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM

Garry and Crystal Summers

November 6, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

BOBBY AND TRISH

October 30, 2008

TO THE OLDANI FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHAUN WAS A ONE OF A KIND. IN HIGHSCHOOL WE ALL SPENT MANY GOOD TIMES TOGETHER AND EVEN AFTER SCHOOL YEARS I SEEN SHAUN ON A WEEKLY BASIS! HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND, BROTHER, SON, AND GRANDSON! HE IS GOING TO BE MISSED SO MUCH BY THE COMMUNITY. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS! LOVE BOBBY AND TRISH

Whitney Crnokrak

October 25, 2008

My heart goes out to your family during your time of loss. My thoughts and prayers have been with you since I heard the news.

the curry family the curry family

October 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

DeAnn Knox

October 24, 2008

Shaun was a great guy. I will never forget his friendship or laughter. There will forever be hole in the hearts of those who knew him. Love and Prayers,

DeAnn Knox

Lanette Tatman & Brett Giacoma

October 24, 2008

You are in our thoughts! It's wonderful to see how many lives Shaun has touched. You did a great job and should be very proud! We're always here!

Lori (Sisney) Bullock

October 23, 2008

To the Oldani family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Shaun will be missed by all who knew him.

Kevin Filkins

October 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Oldani family in their time of grief and sorrow. Shaun will be missed by all those who knew him.

Dennis Broy

October 23, 2008

Louie: I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Dink Broy

jennifer cutler

October 23, 2008

your family is in my prayers

Paula M.

October 23, 2008

Maria, I don't have your new address so I hope you see my message. Please accept my sympathy upon Shaun's passing. It is especially difficult to lose someone so young. I believe you both will always have a special place in the other's heart. Let your faith and good memories bring you strength.

Connie Halliday & family

October 23, 2008

Louis and family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. It is a great loss to all who knew Shaun. He was a really great person and will be missed by many. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jessica Beaty (Marshall)

October 23, 2008

Oldani family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Shawn. He was a great guy and will be missed by all. You are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of extreme grief.

Amanda (Hays) Petrea

October 23, 2008

Sorry about your loss. You will be in my prayers. I will always remember him coming to the bank(Banterra Bank) and having a smile on his face. He will surely be missed.

Bill Walker & Family

October 23, 2008

Louie & Family
We are so sorry for your loss - words cannot explain the pain we feel for you, it is unimaginable. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Edgar Busch

October 23, 2008

I'll lend you for a little time
A child of mine, he said
For you to love there as he lives
And mourn him when he's dead

It may be six or seven years
or twenty two or three
But will you, 'till I call him back
Take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charm to gladden you
And shall his stay be brief
You will keep his lovely memories
For solace as you grieve

I cannot promise you he will stay
Since all from Earth return
But there are lessons down there
That I want my children to learn

I've searched the world over
And found this teacher to be true
And from the throngs that crowds lifes lanes
I have selected him for you

Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labor vain
Nor hate me when I come to call
to take him home again?

I heard them say, Dear Lord,
Thy will be done
For all the joy
his child will bring
The risk of grief will run

So the Angels call for him, much
sooner than we planned
We now have to be brave
And try to understand

Mike & Mickey Patton

October 23, 2008

Oldani & Owens Famlies,
Our hearts go out to you in this of sorrow. We know what you are going thru and We will be praying for you.

Shelley Cross

October 23, 2008

Im am shocked and saddened to hear about Shaun. I have so many memories of him, we lived a block away from each other and we all grew up together in our small community and were in the same class. He use to come over to the house and hang out with the boys. Shaun always made everyone laugh with his quick wit and he had a good disposition in life. He is going to be so missed by all of us. Shaun, you wont ever be forgotten, go with God and watch over your family. God Bless and take care of each other.

misty treadwell

October 23, 2008

TO THE OLDANI FAMILY:
YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND REMEMBER TO TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME.

Rachel Sisney

October 23, 2008

To the Oldani Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Shaun was a great guy that never met a stranger. This was a major loss to alot of people. We are deeply sorry. We will keep you in our prayers.

Joshua & Rachel Sisney (& family)

Kellie Bryant

October 23, 2008

To all of Shaun's family,
My heart sank as soon as I found out. I'm so sorry for your loss. Shaun always new how to make me laugh no matter what mood I was in. He will be missed my many.

Gwen Holder

October 23, 2008

Dear Louie-You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let us know. We love you. Marcy, Gwen & girls.

Charles England Family

October 22, 2008

You have our deepest symphany. We will keep you in our prayers

Felisha Jones

October 22, 2008

To the Oldani Family:
Words could not express how sorry I am. Shaun was a great guy, with a loving personality. There was never a time I didn't see Shaun at a get-together, and he was making his way around the room, to talk to everyone. He will be missed by so many. You are all in my prayers. With deepest sympathy and love.

Brandy&Frank Yasko &Family

October 22, 2008

To all of Shauns family,today and many days to come we mourn the loss of a special loved one, a great man, a great friend, a great brother,and son, a very special person to everyone..He will be greatly missed..all our prayers are with you. We are here for you if you need anything..

cindy cash

October 22, 2008

My heart goes out to the Oldanis and Owens families now and in the days ahead. Words are so inadequate but know that my thoughts and prayers will continue to be with all of you.

Allen Arbeiter

October 22, 2008

Louie,
Words could never express my sorrow for your loss. I know that you were as proud of Shaun as I am Derek. He was a fine young man, and you did well. We always shared stories of them, and it was as if they even knew each other. This is the ultimate nightmare. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Anything you need, I am just a phone call away, if only just to listen.

Jeremiah & Jamie (Nuss) Huff

October 22, 2008

I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Shaun's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family through this trying time.

Larry, Sandra, Steph, Mike and Brian (The Harris Family)

October 22, 2008

To Oldani Family:

Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Darlene Furlow And Family

October 22, 2008

To the Oldani Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers, sorry about your loss.

Dana and Brad Rogers

October 22, 2008

To the Oldani Family:
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sean, Amy, Braden, and Addison Furlow

October 22, 2008

Shaun was a great individual who brought a smile to many faces. I watched Shaun grow up and became his friend and was proud to call him my friend. It is terrible to lose any loved one, but to lose someone so young, someone of Shaun's caliber and character is just undescribable. I'll always remember a conversation we had the day we laid to rest another good friend of ours, Shawn Veach. May you both rest in peace my friends. Louie, I am so sorry for your loss my friend.

Bruce & Rhonda Todd

October 22, 2008

To Louie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. We know how proud you were of Shaun, you have our deepest sympathy.

Michelle Watson (DuBravec)

October 22, 2008

The Oldani Family
I am very sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers

John Hughes

October 22, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Oldani family. I worked several weekend shifts over two years with Shaun while at the Christopher PD. He was one of the finest young men I have had the pleasure of working with, and always managed to make me smile. He will never be forgotten.

Candie Golec

October 22, 2008

To Louie & Family

I'm so very sorry to hear about Shauns passing, it was a total shock. Everyone is in my prayers and anything [email protected] me know. My family will also keep you all in their prayers. Shaun was a great guy and friend. I will truly miss his smilin face around town. I will always remember him and never let him out of my prayers. May God bless all of you in your trobled times.

Lorain Scolari

October 22, 2008

Lee Ann I was so sorry to hear about Shaun. A mother should never have a child pass before her, may all the precious memories of him carry you through this sad time. My thoughs and prays are with you and Mike and the girls at this time.

Ryan Rider

October 22, 2008

To the Oldani Family, Words cannot express how my grief for your family is. I have known Shaun for many years through working with him and competing in sports together. He had a special charm that could make anyone laugh, and the heart where he would give you the shirt off his back. To Shaun, Keep that smile and that laugh, I will truely miss you, you were a great friend. "Until we meet again, in our hearts is where we will keep you my friend". With Love,

Your Friends

October 22, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Jason and Maria (Jurich) Flint

October 22, 2008

Louie and Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our prayers

Sean Furlow

October 22, 2008

I first met Shaun when I played summer baseball in Christopher during the mid/late 90's. He was a great teammate and person to be around. I always remember his father attending the games. Our prayers go out to the Oldani and Owens family.

Tom & Lynda Mitchell

October 22, 2008

Louie, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts. If you need anything, please let us know.
Tom and Lynda Mitchell

Laura Riggs ( Furlow)

October 22, 2008

Louie & Family

Sorry to hear about Shaun. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Heath Ramsey

October 22, 2008

To the Oldani Family,

I am so sorry to hear of such a great loss. Shaun was a great person and friend. I think over the past few days of memories we had and they do in fact, seem like yesterday. I will hold these memories until Shaun and I can laugh about them again someday.

Shaun, rest in peace ol' bud, you will be greatly missed...

Please take care all.....

Scott Clark

October 22, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Oldani family. I knew shaun my whole life and he always knew how to make you laugh or brighten your day. I am going to miss you ole buddy. Rest in peace.

Liz Woodsides

October 22, 2008

Louie, Michelle & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in this very difficult time.

Richard and Janet Shockley II

October 22, 2008

Oldani Family,

We are saddened to hear about your loss. Remember let the good times you experienced with him carry you through this loss of one so special. We will remember everyone in our prayers.

Jim Carpenter &Cheryl

October 22, 2008

Louis&Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Shaun was a great kid and he will be missed.

Michael Spruell

October 22, 2008

Louie and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time of sadness. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Andy Potts

October 22, 2008

Dear Michele,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.

John Banks

October 22, 2008

Shaun always made my family smile.
our prayers are with the Oldani Family. God Bless and good-bye my Friend........

Robin Szczeblewski

October 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John & Dianna Hubbard

October 22, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers.

Christy Rider (Norris)

October 22, 2008

To all of the Oldani family:
I am so very sorry and also saddened for the loss of such a wonderful person. Shaun was a great friend to me as he was to many others. He had a special way of making people laugh. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this most difficult time. Keep all those precious memories close to your heart.

To Shaun:
Thank you for blessing me with your friendship as well as my family throughout the years. I have many memories with you and I can remember them all as if they were yesterday. Of course I laugh and then I cry! I will cherish them all forever. You have touched the lives of so many people and you will be greatly missed. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace my friend!!
Much Love

Debbie Stone

October 22, 2008

Michele & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry for your loss. May happy memories of Shaun help ease your pain.

Scott & Donita Coffel

October 22, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

PATTY CAVINDER

October 22, 2008

LOUIE
VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SON. REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WITH HIM. YOU & YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS

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November 13, 2008

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