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Obituaries 8-26-2026: Scott Reed

News Progress Posted on August 26, 2026 by webmasterAugust 26, 2026

Scott Reed

Scott A. Reed, 55, of Danville, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 8:03 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026, in OFS Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville.

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Obituaries 8-26-2026: Steven Phillips

News Progress Posted on August 26, 2026 by webmasterAugust 26, 2026

Steven Phillips

Steven R. Phillips, 44, of Arcola, passed away 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 24, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial was in Penn Township Cemetery, Moweaqua. Memorials may be made in care of the family.

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Recent Obituaries: Scott A. Reed

News Progress Posted on August 19, 2026 by webmasterAugust 20, 2026

Scott A. Reed, 55, of Danville, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 8:03 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026, in OFS Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville.

A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Crossroads Christian Church, Danville with Celebration of Life services to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Miles Clark officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Reed Funeral Home Sullivan with Pastor Miles Clark and Pastor Bill Wiggs officiating. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with military rites conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post 68. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested for Jarrett’s College Education Fund.

Scott was born June 19, 1971 in Danville, the son of Lynn and Karen Evans Reed. Scott had been a licensed funeral director for over 25 years. He attended Crossroad Christian Church in Danville. Scott enjoyed model trains and especially steam engine trains and going to New York Yankees baseball games with Jarrett. He organized Pheasants Forever Youth Programs for many years. He served in the Illinois National Guard. Scott married Tracie Sexton Smith on June 12, 2021 in Danville.

Surviving is his wife Tracie of Danville; son Jarrett of Danville, bonus children Ariana (Alex) Smith, Hailee Smith, Mallory Smith and Grant Smith; parents Lynn and Karen Reed and sister Angela all of Sullivan.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

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Obituaries 8-19-2026: Rev. Glenn Strohschein

News Progress Posted on August 19, 2026 by webmasterAugust 19, 2026

Rev. Glenn Strohschein

Rev. Glenn Lawrence Strohschein, Emeritus, 84, of Sullivan passed away surrounded by his loving family at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

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Obituaries 8-19-2026: Judi Hansen

News Progress Posted on August 19, 2026 by webmasterAugust 19, 2026

Judi Hansen

Judi L. Hansen, 65, of Mattoon, formerly of Arthur, passed away at 4:51 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026 in Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon.

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Obituaries 8-19-2026: Brenda Bassett

News Progress Posted on August 19, 2026 by webmasterAugust 19, 2026

Brenda Bassett

Brenda G. Bassett, 83, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2026 in her residence.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan.

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Obituaries 8-12-2026: Kevin Yates

News Progress Posted on August 12, 2026 by webmasterAugust 12, 2026

Kevin Yates

Kevin Mark Yates, 71, of Sullivan passed away 6:25 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home.

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Obituaries 8-12-2026: Lora Snyder

News Progress Posted on August 12, 2026 by webmasterAugust 12, 2026

Lora Snyder

Lora Jo Snyder, age 49, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 8-12-2026: Michael Richards

News Progress Posted on August 12, 2026 by webmasterAugust 12, 2026

Michael Richards

Michael O. Richards, 35, of Sullivan, formerly of Mt. Zion, passed away at 3:52 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2026 in his residence.

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Obituaries 8-12-2026: Richard Probus

News Progress Posted on August 12, 2026 by webmasterAugust 12, 2026

Richard Probus

Richard Allan Probus, 69, of Sullivan, passed away 8:43 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.

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Landmark torn down



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The home at the intersection of Route 133 and Route 32 in Lovington was torn down last week. The house had become a major hazard after a box truck struck it, taking out a large portion of the north wall. The owners had the home demolished after it was deemed a public safety issue. 


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