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Obituaries 11-7-2018: Jeanette Schwartz

News Progress Posted on November 7, 2018 by webmasterNovember 7, 2018

Jeanette Schwartz

Evelyn “Jeanette” Schwartz, 95, of Bethany passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 31, 2018, surrounded by her family who sang “Jesus Loves Me” as she went to reunite with other loved ones.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, November 7) in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany. Read More

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Obituaries 10-31-2018: Gloria Foley

News Progress Posted on October 31, 2018 by webmasterOctober 31, 2018

Gloria Foley

Early on Monday, October 29, 2018, Gloria Foley, 93, of Lovington, took the hand of Jesus and received a big hug from John as she entered the gates of Heaven.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 2 in Lovington United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Read More

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Obituaries 10-31-2018: Charles Stiner

News Progress Posted on October 31, 2018 by webmasterOctober 31, 2018

Charles Stiner

Charles ‘Chuck’ Edward Stiner, 66, of Sullivan passed away at 11:41 p.m. Monday October 22, 2018 in his residence.
Memorial services were held at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Michael Loy officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Read More

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Obituaries 10-24-2018: Patty Walty

News Progress Posted on October 24, 2018 by webmasterOctober 24, 2018

Patty Walty

Patricia ‘Patty’ A. Walty, 61, of Rochester passed away Wednesday October 17, 2018 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Celebration of Life services were 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 10-24-2018: Jane Compton

News Progress Posted on October 24, 2018 by webmasterOctober 24, 2018

Jane Compton

Jane I. Compton, 92, of Sullivan passed away at 12:46 a.m. Sunday October 21, 2018 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Celebration of Life services will be noon Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Gail Allen officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon Thursday. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. Read More

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Obituary 10-17-2018: Elaine Craig

News Progress Posted on October 17, 2018 by webmasterOctober 17, 2018

Elaine Craig

Mary Elain “Elaine” Craig, 88, of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, in Lakeland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Effingham.
Funeral services to celebrate her life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 18 at First Church of God in Lovington; visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will take place in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 10-10-2018: Joy Colclasure

News Progress Posted on October 10, 2018 by webmasterOctober 10, 2018

Joy Colclasure

Joy Colclasure, formerly of Sullivan, passed away of lung cancer in Arizona October 1, 2018, after a short illness, with her loving family around her.
Marietta Joy Anderson was born October 21, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Tony E. and Violet Shick Anderson. The family moved back to Sullivan during WWII, where Joy grew up. She attended Eastern and later finished her associate degree in Arizona where she lived for about 23 years. Read More

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Obituaries 10-10-2018: Shirley Park

News Progress Posted on October 10, 2018 by webmasterOctober 10, 2018

Shirley Park

Shirley Fay Park, 79, of Auburn, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 5:23 a.m. Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Auburn Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 8 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.
Shirley was born April 4, 1939 in Moultrie County, a daughter of Earl and Frances Harmison Loy. She was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 10-10-2018: Margaret Reed

News Progress Posted on October 10, 2018 by webmasterOctober 10, 2018

Margaret Reed

Margaret J. Reed, 76, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Sullivan, has peacefully fallen asleep in death at 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 in her home.
Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Read More

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Obituaries 10-10-2018: Richard Bolin

News Progress Posted on October 10, 2018 by webmasterOctober 10, 2018

Richard Bolin

Richard David Bolin 79, of Mt. Zion passed away at 8:40 a.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in his residence.
A service to celebrate Richard’s life was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 6 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with military honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard and the US Army Honors Team.
Richard was born November 13, 1938 in Decatur, a son of Rex W. and Mabel Mardelle McCain Bolin. Richard obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois. He went on to serve in the US Army and obtained the rank of Captain. Read More

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