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Obituaries 7-15-2026: Billy Standerfer

News Progress Posted on July 15, 2026 by webmasterJuly 15, 2026

Billy Standerfer

Billy “Bill” Gene Standerfer Jr., 76 of Mattoon, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

A Celebration of Life honoring Bill will be held at his business, Standerfer Construction 3020 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. The service will begin with the reading of Bill’s obituary, a few words of remembrance, and followed by an opportunity for family and friends to share memories. 

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Obituaries 7-15-2026: Wilma Nylene Hughes

News Progress Posted on July 15, 2026 by webmasterJuly 15, 2026

Wilma Hughes

Wilma Nylene Hughes of Sullivan, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home In Sullivan. Memorials may be made to The Sullivan Singers. McMullin-Young Funeral Home In Sullivan is in care of the arrangements.

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Obituaries 7-8-2026: June Foreman

News Progress Posted on July 8, 2026 by webmasterJuly 8, 2026

June Foreman

June Foreman, former resident of Sullivan, passed away June 20, 2026 in Luverne, Alabama. She was 96 years old.

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Obituaries 7-8-2026: Donna Bunfill

News Progress Posted on July 8, 2026 by webmasterJuly 8, 2026

Donna Bunfill

Donna Rose Bunfill, age 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:32 p.m. in the home of her daughter in Sullivan, Illinois.

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Obituaries 7-8-2026: Thomas Brown

News Progress Posted on July 8, 2026 by webmasterJuly 8, 2026

Thomas Brown

Thomas “Tom” Lee Brown, 80, of Lovington, passed away 7:31 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.

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Obituaries 7-8-2026: Dawn Becker

News Progress Posted on July 8, 2026 by webmasterJuly 8, 2026

Dawn Becker

Dawn L. Becker, 69, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed from this life to life eternal at 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois.

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Obituaries 7-1-2026: Nancy Weaver

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2026 by webmasterJuly 1, 2026

Nancy Weaver

Nancy Elaine (Schmollinger) Weaver, 89, of Sullivan passed away 11:27 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

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Obituaries 7-1-2026: Mary Lane

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2026 by webmasterJuly 1, 2026

Mary Lane

Mary N. Dotson Lane, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 14, 2025, at her home in Gulf Shores, Alabama, surrounded by her loving family following complications from a stroke and long-term battle with severe arthritis.

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Obituaries 7-1-2026: Alison Fort

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2026 by webmasterJuly 1, 2026

Alison Fort

Alison S. Fort, 66, of Decatur, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.

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Obituaries 7-1-2026: Greg Dirks

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2026 by webmasterJuly 1, 2026

Greg Dirks

Greg A. Dirks, 65, of Sullivan, passed away 2:57 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2026 in his home.

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New Arthur-Atwood Lions officers inducted



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At their June 18 meeting, the Arthur-Atwood Lions Club inducted officers for 2026-2027. Past District Governor Lion Butch Guennewig performed the induction and was assisted by his wife and District Cookie Lady, Connie Guennewig. Pictured are Lion Stan Harris, President and Membership Chair; Lion Jim Fleming, Tail Twister; Lion Linda Kay Cain, Secretary & Food Chair; Lion Sharon Mellor, Director & Easter Egg Hunt Chair; Lion Doug Beachy, Director; Lion Arlone Doan, Director; PDG Butch Guennewig; Lion Jennifer Perrine, Treasurer & Publicity Chair; Lion Ammon Miller, Second Vice President; Lion Kevin Conlin, First Vice President; and Connie Guennewig. Not pictured are Lion Moe Chupp, Director, and Lion Marty Jones, Lion Tamer.


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