•March 5, 2025•
The Sullivan Water Department began flushing fire hydrants on Monday, March 3rd. The work will last for approximately one month.
If your tap water comes out discolored, let it run for a couple of minutes and the discoloration should go away
For questions, please leave a message at the City Building at 728-4383.
Jodi K. Phelps
Jodi K. Phelps, 55, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:43 p.m. Wednesday February 26, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday March 3, 2025 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Doug Fultz officiating. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to The Christmas Crew- The Giving Place. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Jodi was born January 25, 1970 in Decatur, the daughter of Ray and Paula Holmes Loy. She had worked at the Sullivan IGA and the Sullivan and Windsor Post Office. She was a member of the Solid Rock Chapel in Sullivan. Jodi enjoyed celebrating Christmas all year long, Disney World, cooking, her family and especially her grandchildren. She married Travis Phelps on November 11, 1995 in Sullivan.
Surviving are her husband Travis of Sullivan: daughters Cheyenne (Brett) Ellis of Bethany and Beretta (Sam) Black of Sullivan; son Winchester (Makyla) Phelps of Florida; father Ray Loy of Sullivan; sister Hope Shaffer of Sullivan and grandchildren Abel Ellis, Slade Ellis, Octavia Ellis, Jayla Black, Kinsley Black and Zane Black.
She was preceded in death by her mother Paula and son Ruger.
Doris Ann Cazel
Doris Ann Cazel, 83, of Sullivan, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2025, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Bob Vail officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Brunswick Cemetery, Westervelt, IL. Memorials may be given to the Sullivan Fire Department.
Doris was born on December 27, 1941, near Westervelt, IL, the daughter of John William “Bill” and Florence Oney (Summers) Stretch. She graduated from Findlay High School in 1960 and earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Doris married Richard W. “Dick” Cazel in 1964, in Westervelt, IL. She began working as a substitute teacher, and later taught grade school in Arthur and Romeoville, IL. She returned to central Illinois and worked as a librarian in the Lovington school district. Doris finished her career in education at Sullivan Elementary School, where she taught first grade. Doris enjoyed yardwork, gardening, and could often be found at local yard sales. She was a member of Allenville Christian Church and was always willing to help anyone in need.
Doris is survived by her son, John Wesley Cazel of Sullivan, IL; daughter, Maria Goad (Tim) of Sullivan, IL; brothers, Oscar, Tom, and Gary; sisters, Elsie, Carol, and Leota; two grandchildren, Hannah Blair Bonebrake (Kaleb) of Windsor, IL, and Noah Wayne Goad of Sullivan, IL; and two great grandchildren, Blair and Beau Bonebrake of Windsor, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dick; brothers, Monte and Dale; and sister, Emma.
Send condolences at www.howeandyockey.com
•February 26, 2025•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will be performing dredging work on the North end of the lake in 2025. Work will include dredging of the Kaskaskia river channel, starting at the Whitley Creek boat ramp and heading towards the Illinois Highway 32 bridge, located south of Sullivan.
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For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770
The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card.
March 3 - Biscuits and Gravy, Paco Blend Veggies, Hot Fruit, Fruit Juice
March 4 - Shepherd’s Pie with Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes, Hot Beets, Banana Pudding, Dinner Roll
March 5 - Chicken and Noodles, Carrots, Seasoned Greens, Pea Salad
March 6 - Taco Salad with Meat, Lettuce, Spinach, Beans And Tomatoes, Fruit, Whole Grain Chips, Salsa, Kitchen’s Choice Dessert
March 7 - Southern Breaded Fish, Baked Beans, Corn, Sour Cream, Cucumbers, Bun
•February 26, 2025•
Ethan Schmohe, a Biology major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from Bethany, was one of six members of the Warhawk men’s swimming and diving team who garnered all-conference honors for their performances last week at the 2025 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at Schroeder Aquatic Center in Brown Deer.
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