•July 3, 2019•
Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan is hosting a rocket launch, and everyone is invited.
Join the library and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center rocket launch at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. Read More
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Respiratory Manager Honored with Award
•July 3, 2019•
Lexie Caraway, Sarah Bush Lincoln Respiratory Therapy manager was selected as a recipient of the 2019 I SEE YOU CARE Award presented by Advanced ICU Care, the nation’s leading provider of high-acuity telemedicine services.
Now in its fourth year, the recognition highlights outstanding collaboration between on-premise care staff and Advanced ICU Care’s intensivist-led remote critical care team – to the end of providing the gold standard of care to the hospital’s most critically-ill patient population. Caraway was selected among nominees from almost 90 Advanced ICU Care partner hospitals and their employees across the United States. Read More
VBS Students Prepare
•July 3, 2019•
Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2 was Vacation Bible School for St Columcille Catholic and Immaculate Conception Church students.
All students involved with VBS performed two patriotic songs at the beginning of the 4 p.m. Saturday Mass. A Forever Grateful banner was made with hand prints of VBS students. This banner will be used during the 4th of July parade in Mattoon. VBS was held at the Immaculate Conception Christian Formation Center in Mattoon. St Columcille and Immaculate Conception students in Grades K-6 were invited to attend. Many middle school and high school students assisted in helping with younger children.
VBS was lead by Fr. John Titus, Deacon Gene Uptmor, Jeanne Gross, Jan Wetzel, Sue and Ron Auer, Sheila Record (as Mother Theodore Guerin), Jon Will, Mark Vojas, Jr. and Austin Sudkamp.
Mark and Moni Sheehan of 19th Street Dairy Queen in Mattoon provided red, white and blue treats.
Arthur Shoots
•July 3, 2019•
Arthur fireworks went off on schedule Saturday, June 27 with a huge crowd gathering for the display. Photo courtesy Ellen Ferrera.
Obituaries 7-3-2019: Ruby Lowry
Ruby Lowry
Ruby N. Lowry, age 93, of Sullivan passed away at 12:48 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Mason Point in Sullivan.
A funeral service in her honor was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue in Mattoon. Pastor Ron Dickinson officiated, and the Reverend Michael Smith assisted. A committal service immediately followed at Branchside Cemetery in Gays. Read More
Menu 7.3.19
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, July 8 - Chicken enchiladas, baked beans, Harvard beets, whole grain wheat (1), apricots
Tuesday, July 9 - Pulled pork sandwich, baby baker potatoes, vegetable blend, bun, mandarin oranges
Wednesday, July 10 - Chili mac w/beans, spinach romaine salad w/dressing packet, dinner roll, overnight fruit salad
Thursday, July 11 - Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, cauliflower/pea salad, dinner roll, warm fruit crisp
Friday, July 12 - Turkey/cheese sandwich w/mayo packet, lettuce & tomato slices, summer salad, bun, peaches
AmBucs Amtryke Awarded
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AmBucs Amtryke Awarded
Brant Jesse officially received his Amtryke from the AmBucs of Sullivan. Pictured are Jesse on the Amtryke, with family (left to right) Don, Aaron, Landon, Kari and Pam. The picture was taken at the recent Denny Hutchings Memorial Golf Outing at the Sullivan Country Club.
Places at Pork Expo
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Places at Pork Expo
Mallory Batman of Sullivan won her class and was third overall in spot gilt at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. Hosted by NPPC since 1987, World Pork Expo is the world’s largest pork industry-specific trade show in the world. It brings together pork producers and other industry professionals from around the world for three days of education, innovation and networking
Recent Obituaries: Vernie Jones Jr.
Vernie Jones Jr.
Vernie “Gene” Jones, Jr. , of Bethany, IL, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at 10:38 p.m., at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 5, 2019, at First General Baptist Church, Decatur.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to First General Baptist Church or New Life Pregnancy Center.
Vernie was born March 7, 1941, in Marion County, Illinois, the youngest of nine children born to Vernie and Ada (Wooley) Jones. He married Paula (Merritt) on May 29, 1963. They were happily married until her passing on June 25, 2001. He was blessed to marry the second great love of his life – Alice (Calhoun) on May 15, 2004.
Above all, he loved God and others. He served faithfully at the First General Baptist Church in Decatur for 55 years. After retiring from Caterpillar, he filled his days creating in his woodshop.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernie and Ada; wife, Paula; siblings, Teddy Jones, Violet Spencer, Mary Alice Tockstein, Jewel Chandler, and Bill Jones; and step-daughter, Teri Calhoun.
He is survived by his wife, Alice (Calhoun) Jones; sisters, Beaulah Prosise, Leota Fury, and Freda Jennings; children, Joanna (Tom) Price, James (Kona), and Jerry (LaWanda); and step-children, Rick Calhoun, Monte Calhoun, Donna Gerber, and Leann (Randy) Tolan.
Together, he and Alice share 21 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com.
Recent Obituaries: Ruby N. Lowry
Ruby N. Lowry
Ruby N. Lowry, age 93 of Sullivan, IL passed away at 12:48 PM, Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL.
A funeral service in her honor will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938; Pastor Ron Dickinson will officiate and Reverend Michael Smith will assist. A committal service will immediately follow at Branchside Cemetery in Gays, IL. The visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.
Ruby was born on March 28, 1926 in Jasper County, IL the daughter of the late Lummis E. and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Diel) Wallace. She married Gerald E. Lowry on June 14, 1950 in Mattoon, I; he survives. Other survivors include four sons; Ronald K. Lowry and wife Sharon of Sullivan, IL, Dennis E. Lowry and wife Mary Ruth of Delavan, IL, Larry L. Lowry and wife Patricia of Lerna, IL, James A. Lowry and wife Texanna of Charleston, IL; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Russell H. Wallace and wife Loretta of Charleston, IL; three sisters, Vera M. Hetzer of Newton, IL, Luella Wells of Effingham, IL, and Norma J. Grisamore of Mattoon, IL. She is preceded in death by one brother, three sisters, and one grandson, Dylan Lowry.
Ruby was a member of Mattoon First United Methodist Church, member of Champion Sunday School Class, and Sunday school teacher at Gays First United Methodist Church. Throughout the years, Ruby enjoyed tending to her garden, mowing the yard, and canning food. She was a wonderful cook who took immense pride in her home. Ruby was committed to her family; always putting others needs before her own. She was kind, generous, selfless and loving woman who made a memorable impression on many and will truly be missed.
Memorials in Ruby’s honor may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or Mattoon First United Methodist Church, 1601 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938.
Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to share a memory or light a virtual candle in her honor.