Obituaries

October 9, 1973 to October 9, 2023

ROYAL CENTER - Timothy W. Long, 50, of Medaryville passed away Monday, Oct. 9, at Franciscan Health East Hospital in Lafayette.

Born Oct. 9, 1973 in Kankakee, Ill., he was the son of Richard L. Long and Susan (Siefert) Frantzen.

He is survived by his son Christopher Schkerke of Bradley, IL., mother Susan Frantzen of Bonfield, IL., father Richard L. Long of Bourbonnais, IL.,  brother Richard Long of Bourbonnais, IL., nieces Savannah and Madison Long, both of Bonfield, IL. and nephews Christian Long of Indiana and Noah Long of Bourbonnais, IL.

Mr. Long previously worked at Galfab in Winamac. He also worked installing flooring and carpet. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his local motorcycle club and taking care of his dog, T-Bone, a blue pit rescue.  He loved his fellow biker brothers and his family would like to express gratitude for all they did for Tim.

There will be no funeral services.

There will be a “Last Ride” tribute hosted by his motorcycle club on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the American Legion Post #96 in Medaryville, where the ride will begin at 1 p.m.

An online guestbook is available and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com