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Obituaries 1-10-18: Marsha Keeling

News Progress Posted on January 10, 2018 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2018

Marsha Keeling

Marsha Lynn Keeling, 60, of Tuscola, formerly of Arthur, died at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Carle Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral services were held at 1  p.m. Sunday, January 7 in Shrader Funeral Home in Arthur with the Rev. James Dona officiating. Burial followed in Windsor Cemetery.   Read More

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Obituaries 1-10-18: Carol Moore 

News Progress Posted on January 10, 2018 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2018

Carol Moore 

Carol Ann Moore of Orland Park, Ill, was born into eternal life with the Lord on the Feast of the Epiphany on Sunday January 7, 2018, with the love and support of family and friends. As the Scripture for that Mass read: “Arise, robe yourself in light, for your Light has come.” (Is 60:1).

Carol was born in Chicago on January 3, 1943, to Leonard and Louise Moore. She dedicated her life to the Lord through generous service to others. She provided loving care to her parents, sisters, brothers-in-law, and friends during illnesses and at death. Read More

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Obituaries 1-10-18: Iona Shreffler 

News Progress Posted on January 10, 2018 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2018

Iona Shreffler 

Iona Faye Shreffler, 94, of Mesa, Ariz. died at noon Jan. 3, 2018 in Mesa.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Jan. 7 in Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery, LLC in Mesa.

She was born March 26, 1923 in Lovington, the daughter of Amos and Gladys Hout. Read More

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Obituaries 1-10-2018: Viola McCain 

News Progress Posted on January 10, 2018 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2018

Viola McCain 

Viola R. McCain, 94, of Decatur, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 13 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home in Bethany. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.  Read More

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Obituaries 1-3-2018: Norma Garmon 

News Progress Posted on January 3, 2018 by webmasterJanuary 3, 2018

Norma Garmon 

Norma Jean Garmon, 93, of Sullivan passed away at 7:20 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 5 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the services in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.   Read More

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Obituaries 12-20-17: Richard King

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2017 by webmasterDecember 20, 2017

Richard King

Richard Leroy King, 94, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Decatur and later Sullivan, passed away peacefully December 16, 2107 at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 23 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. The service will be conducted by Ron Collins, longtime pastor and friend. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with military rites conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post #68.  Read More

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Obituaries 12-20-17: Mary Ann Shadow

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2017 by webmasterDecember 20, 2017

Mary Ann Shadow

Mary Ann Shadow, 59, of Mattoon died at 8:48 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2017 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Memorial services were held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 in Swengel-O’Dell Funeral Home in Neoga. Read More

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Obituaries 12-20-17: Pauline Bly

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2017 by webmasterDecember 20, 2017

Pauline Bly

Janet Pauline Bly, 74, of Bethany passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Springdale, Ark.

Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 20 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.

Pauline was born January 7, 1943 in Bethany, a daughter of William Edward and Dorothy Jean Jackson Ward. She married Thomas G. Bly September 22, 1963, and he preceded her in death June 16, 2005. She attended the Free United Methodist Church in Bethany, and while she was in Springdale she attended the First United Methodist Church.  Read More

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Obituaries 12-20-17: Emery Barnes

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2017 by webmasterDecember 20, 2017

Emery Barnes

Emery Barnes, Jr., 94, of Mattoon, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 21 in Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services in the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 12-20-17: Ruth Yates

News Progress Posted on December 20, 2017 by webmasterDecember 20, 2017

Ruth Yates

Ruth M. Yates, 89, of Sullivan passed away at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 16 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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