{"id":50765,"date":"2026-11-04T13:21:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T19:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=50765"},"modified":"2026-11-04T13:21:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T19:21:01","slug":"scott-alan-brian-63-of-greenup-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/obits\/50765-scott-alan-brian-63-of-greenup-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Scott Alan Brian (63) of Greenup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scott Alan Brian, age 63, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at his home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Greenup Municipal Building, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/115+East+Cumberland+Street,+Greenup,+Illinois?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/115%2BEast%2BCumberland%2BStreet,%2BGreenup,%2BIllinois?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793905499202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2k5A3K9QmA1SGYgMXFG8KY\">115 East Cumberland Street, Greenup, Illinois<\/a>.\u00a0 In loving memory of Scott, memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Amanda Brian, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/416+Oklahoma+Avenue,+Mattoon,%0D%0AIllinois+61938?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/416%2BOklahoma%2BAvenue,%2BMattoon,%250D%250AIllinois%2B61938?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793905499202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mZ5XzSx8WkeyKJyUp73gY\">416 Oklahoma Avenue, Mattoon, Illinois 61938<\/a> Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home \u2013 Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois.\u00a0 The obituary can be viewed, and condolences can be left at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.meyerfh.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.meyerfh.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1793905499202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_waLIYnTNuP7Xsd-V0w3x\">www.meyerfh.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scott Alan Brian was born on December 14, 1962, in Alliance Nebraska, the son of Donald and Joan (Stevenson) Brian.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scott had worked for the City of Greenup and later worked for Niehaus Lumber.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scott was a man who loved the outdoors and enjoyed the simple things in life. He especially loved hunting, fishing, and camping, and had a special place in his heart for his cats and dogs. He also shared a love for his Jeep and enjoyed the freedom and adventures that came along with it. Above all, Scott cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was the kind of father and grandfather who would do anything to bring a smile to their faces. His family meant the world to him, and the memories they shared will forever be treasured.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scott is survived by-<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children &#8211; Amanda Brian of Mattoon, Illinois; Deena (husband Michael) Zellers of Homer, Illinois and Austin Brian of Casey, Illinois<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grandchildren &#8211; Miaya Brian, Jacy Brian, Makye Brian, Evalynn Graumenz, Dakarai Hill and Jaxtyn Zellers<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sister &#8211; Susan (husband Butch) McDonald of Montrose, Illinois<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nieces &#8211; April Brian and Jessica Overton<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nephew &#8211; Jason Nebergall<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scott was preceded in death by his parents, brother Thomas Lynn \u201cTom\u201d Brian, grandson Zaelynn Zellers and nephew Tom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scott Alan Brian, age 63, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at his home. 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