Thomas Starr
Thomas E. Starr, 64, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:26 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More
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Sullivan Redskins Baseball Battles Back but Falls Short
•March 28, 2018•
The Sullivan baseball team dropped a close game to Villa Grove last Wednesday.
Each team scored in the first inning, and Sullivan took the lead in the second inning.
VG retook the lead in the top of the third inning with two run and added one in the fifth inning and two in the sixth for the 6-2 lead.
The Redskins battled back with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning and two runs in the seven, but eventually fell short in the 6-5 loss. Read More
Obituaries 3-28-2018: Helen Moynahan
Helen Moynahan
Helen I. Moynahan, 86, died Friday, March 23, 2018 peacefully in her sleep in her home in Noblesville, Ind.
She leaves her daughter, Lori Wright of Noblesville; granddaughters Kendall and Kasey Landis of Noblesville; stepdaughter Jane Nunn and husband Jim of Levittown as well as many nieces and nephews. Helen also leaves behind longtime family friend, Mary Smith of Irvine, Calif. Read More
Obituaries 3-28-2018: Michael Booker
Michael Booker
Michael E. Booker, 67, of Sullivan, formerly of New Port Richey Fla., passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 9 a.m. in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center surrounded by his loving family.
Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More
Sullivan Easter Egg Hunt Moved
•March 28, 2018•
The Sullivan Fire District Easter egg hunt has been moved from Wyman Park to the field east of the Sullivan High School football field with parking in the high school parking lot.
The Sunday, April 1 Sullivan Fire Protection District Easter Egg hunt will begin at 3:00 p.m. with some 14,000 treasure filled eggs hidden for children in various age groups to search out and find in the annual event.
Recent Obituaries: Thomas E. Starr
Thomas E. Starr Thomas E. Starr, 64, of Sullivan, passed away 2:26 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Thomas was born April 17, 1953 in Suffern, NY, the son of Stanley and Carlotta (Lissi) Starr. He married Vicky F. Russell in 1972 in Sullivan; she survives. He graduated from Sparks Business College at the head of his class. Thomas liked music and playing different types of instruments. He also enjoyed raising birds and cactuses. He is survived by his wife, Vicky of Sullivan; daughter, Alison (Bob) Cox of Owatonna, MN; brother, Stan Starr of Sullivan; grandchildren, Ryan, Jayson and Carlitta. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers Roy and Bob. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Recent Obituaries: Michael E. Booker
Michael E. Booker Michael E. Booker, 67, of Sullivan, IL, formerly of New Port Richey Fl, passed away Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. The family request casual attire. Memorials may be made to the Monticello Railroad Museum. Mike was born March 7th, 1951, the oldest son of Virgil E. and Carlin Jo (Manship) Booker. He was a member of the Sullivan High School class of 1969. He was a proud alumni of Lake Land College, Western Illinois University, and Sangamon State. He was a member of the Governor Board of Elections, chairman of the Moultrie County Democratic Association, Surface Navy Association, and West Pasco County Model Railroading Association. He was a candidate for the 102nd House of Representatives. He enjoyed fishing and model railroading, photography, WWII reenacting, and keeping everyone up to date on the weather. He was a staunch fan of the Fighting Illini Football, the Green Bay Packers and the Cards. He cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren. One of his favorite jobs was working with his cherished friend, Doug, in his landscaping business. Mike is survived by his daughter, Jamie Lynn Booker and friend, Clayton Pforr, of Sullivan, son, John Booker and wife Brittany, of Pekin, Ill, and grandchildren Brooklyn, Roman, Memphis, Mason, Lukas, and Emily, and best buddies Rick and Jeri Davis. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joey Lynn, and his beloved Aunt Mable. After 40 years, he finally can hot rod with his little brother. Mike's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of SBLHC, especially Dr. Curtis Green, and nurses Hannah and Drew for their compassionate care to our family and Mike. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Easter Week Services
•March 21 2018•
The News Progress will publish special Easter service information in the March 28 edition. The deadline is noon Monday, March 26. Submit by email to: mbrothers@newsprogress.com call 217/728-7381 or bring to 100 W. Monroe, Sullivan.
Sullivan First United Methodist Church will conduct the re-enactment of The Last Supper (Passover Meal) “Lord, is it I?” at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, March 29.
On Good Friday, March 30 the Allenville Christian Church will hold a Community Worship Service beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Al Rennert will be the speaker.
Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan will have Easter Sunday worship at 10 a.m. April 1. Saturday Worship Services: 5 p.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9 a.m. regular Sunday Worship Services: 10 a.m.
WHS FFA Learns Poultry Judging
WHS FFA Learns Poultry Judging
The Windsor FFA Chapter sent seven of its members to the Poultry Judging CDE hosted by the Shelbyville FFA Chapter on Wednesday, March 14th. The members were tasked with the evaluation of live birds, carcasses, poultry products, as well as the interior and exterior of market eggs. The members also tested their knowledge with a test and the identification of cuts of meat. The members in attendance were Tristan Boehm, Whitney Pepperdine, Brandon Milligan, Hannah Morlen, Kendra Reed, Haylee Reynolds, and Gage Sattler. Tristan placed in the top 10 individuals of the contest.Pictured front L to R: Whitney Pepperdine, Kendra Reed, Haylee Reynolds, Hannah Morlen. Back L to R: Brandon Milligan, Gage Sattler, Tristan Boehm.
Remember When? 3-21-2018
25 Years Ago This Week
The Bethany school board has voted to ask Sullivan schools to consider forming a co-op football team due to low participation in the last years program.
Sullivan High School’s first journalism class, instructed by Becky Lawson, will print its first edition of the SHS Signal at the News~Progress this week. Jodi England, one of the managing editors, said it was a lot harder than they realized. The last school newspaper, The Smoke Signal, was put out in 1975 by Don Lewis, Carla Keown Messmore, and R.R. Best.
Sullivan resident Julie Wilkerson will be singing the National Anthem for two Minnesota Twins games later this month. Read More