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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Margaret Newberry

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Margaret Newberry

Margaret Ann Newberry, 88, of Lovington, passed away 3:29 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Odd-Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Mark Munch

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Mark Munch

Mark Curtis Munch, 69, of Bethany, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Monday morning, February 23, 2026, following a courageous battle with terminal brain cancer. 

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Karen Lane

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Karen Lane

Karen Kay Lane, 62, of Sullivan, passed away 8:25 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.

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News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Elliott Klukis

Elliott Dale Klukis was born on July 3rd, 2024. He passed away unexpectedly on February 22nd, 2026 in Junction City, Kansas.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Cindy Florey

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Cindy Florey

Cindy Darlene Florey, 66, of Dayton, Indiana, went to be with Jesus at 11:23 p.m. on February 26, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Ellen Feeler

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Ellen Feeler

Ellen R. Feeler, 75, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Heritage Woods in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Mat DeVito

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Mat DeVito

Mat DeVito, 68, of Bethany, Illinois, passed away at 3:59 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

A Celebration of Life reception will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan, Illinois. All who knew and loved Mat are warmly invited to gather, share memories, and honor his remarkable life.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Karen Coe

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Karen Coe

Karen D. Coe, 70, of Sullivan, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

Celebration of Life services were Monday, March 2, 2026 in the Reed Funeral Home with Jeannie Ruppert officiating. Burial was in the Bolin Cemetery, rural Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the New Life Pregnancy Center, 1698 E. Pershing Rd, Decatur, Illinois 62526. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Michael Copass

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Michael Copass

Michael L. Copass, 82, of Dieterich, formerly of Sullivan, IL passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, prior to the service at the funeral home.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Anthony Adams

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Anthony Adams

Anthony (Tony) D. Adams, 79, of Bethany, passed away February 23, 2026 in his home.

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Dawkins NEHS submission wows 



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Mae Dawkins, a Sullivan High School senior and member of the National English Honor Society, was recently informed that she is a national winner of the NEHS Intellectual Freedom Challenge, a prestigious competition that encourages NEHS members to craft compelling arguments defending texts that have faced challenges and bans. Her essay scored among some of the best submissions in the nation by university professors. May was awarded a certificate and a $150 dollar prize.


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