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Obituaries 9-6-2017: Katherine Butt

News Progress Posted on September 6, 2017 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2017

Katherine Butt

Katherine L. Butt, 87, of Sullivan, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Katherine was born September 26, 1929 in Hammond, Ill., the daughter of John H. and Bernice Cole Mosser.  Read More

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Obituaries 9-6-2017: Eddie LeCrone

News Progress Posted on September 6, 2017 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2017

Eddie LeCrone

Eddie M. LeCrone lived 78 interesting and loved years.

He was a beloved husband (Darlene), father of Gigi (Bruce Carlson) and Mimi (Ken Book), grandfather of Kurt (Mary Phillips Carlson), Larin (Justin Filip), Cody (Katie Book), and Jeremy Book as well as a great-grandfather to Hank, Gus and Ike. Read More

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Obituaries 9-6-2017: Clifford Kauffman

News Progress Posted on September 6, 2017 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2017

Clifford Kauffman

Clifford Kauffman, 62, of rural Arthur passed away at 4:36 p.m.. Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 8 in Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 E. Park in Arthur. The Rev. Glen Rhodes will officiate. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 6 and from noon to 3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Thursday, September 7, all in Arthur Mennonite Church. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 9-6-2017: Kent Dawson

News Progress Posted on September 6, 2017 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2017

Kent Dawson

Kent E. Dawson, 94, of Tuscola, formerly of Lovington, passed away at 2:56 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial with military rites by Lovington American Legion Post #429 was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Read More

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Obituaries 9-6-2017: Trudy Davis

News Progress Posted on September 6, 2017 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2017

Trudy Davis

Trudy K. Davis, 70, of Bethany, passed away at 2:35 p.m. Friday September 1, 2017 in the Cancer Care Center in Decatur.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday September 6 in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany with the Rev Rachel Moore and the Rev. Marge Overlot officiating.  Read More

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Obituaries 9-6-2017: Richard Cook

News Progress Posted on September 6, 2017 by webmasterSeptember 5, 2017

Richard Cook

Richard “Cooky” L. Cook, 79, of Windsor, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at home.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, September 6) in Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home with the Reverend Richard Cohen and the Reverend Richard Eident officiating. Burial will be in Windsor Cemetery.  Read More

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Obituaries 8-30-2017: Eddie LeCrone

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

Eddie LeCrone 

Eddie M. LeCrone lived 78 interesting and loved years.

He was a beloved husband (Darlene), father of Gigi (Bruce Carlson) and Mimi (Ken Book), grandfather of Kurt (Mary Phillips Carlson), Larin (Justin Filip), Cody (Katie Book), and Jeremy Book as well as a great-grandfather to Hank, Gus and Ike. Read More

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Obituaries 8-30-2017: Nedra Hash

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

Nedra Hash

Nedra R. Hash, 76, of Findlay, passed away at 3:52 p.m. Friday, August 25, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur surrounded by her loved ones.

A memorial service honoring and celebrating Nedra’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 31 in Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan with Pastor Glenn Strohschein officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Read More

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Obituaries 8-30-2017: Doris McDaniel

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

Doris McDaniel

Doris L. McDaniel, 96, of Sullivan passed away at 10:24 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, August 30) in French Cemetery in Allenville. Visitation will be held from 10- 11 a.m. Wednesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 8-23-2017: Joseph Abbott

News Progress Posted on August 23, 2017 by webmasterAugust 22, 2017

Joseph Abbott

Joseph E. “Gary” Abbott, 69, of Decatur, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 11 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 23) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. No services will be held. Read More

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Spring concert



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On Tuesday, April 28th, under the direction of Dr. Ian Kinkley, Band Director, the Sullivan Band Program presented its symphonious Spring Band concert, titled “Evening Escapes,” which showcased the magnificent and diverse talents of the Sullivan 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands, combined with the Sullivan High School Band and Jazz Band. 


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