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Obituaries 7-12-2017: Wendy Brown

News Progress Posted on July 12, 2017 by webmasterJuly 11, 2017

Wendy Brown

Wendy S. Brown, 47, of Sullivan passed away at 1:50 a.m. Friday July 7, 2017 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

A reception was held from 5-7 p.m. Monday July 10 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Cremation rites were accorded.  Read More

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Obituaries 7-12-2017: Danny Heiland

News Progress Posted on July 12, 2017 by webmasterJuly 11, 2017

Danny Heiland

Danny Ray “Boone” Heiland, after a short battle with Glioblastoma, drove his truck on his final ride to heaven July 7, 2017 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care. Danny was a semi-truck driver and had just received his new red semi which he loved. He finally won his life’s battle with courage and faith against mental illness. Read More

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Obituaries 7-12-2017: Stan Jenkins

News Progress Posted on July 12, 2017 by webmasterJuly 11, 2017

Stan Jenkins

Stanley Gene ‘Stan’ Jenkins, 57, of Sullivan died of natural causes at 2:44 p.m. Wednesday July 5, 2017 in his residence.

Celebration of Life services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with the Rev. Stephen H. Guarneros officiating. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.  Read More

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Obituaries 7-12-2017: Amanda Prather

News Progress Posted on July 12, 2017 by webmasterJuly 11, 2017

Amanda Prather

Amanda Elizabeth Prather, 31, of rural Neoga, formerly of Bloomington, Illinois passed away at 7:42 a.m., Friday, July 7, 2017 in her residence.

A memorial service for Amanda will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, July 14 in Swengel-O’Dell Funeral Home of Neoga with Pastor Irata Augsburger officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral Home. Burial will be held at a later date. The Swengel-O’Dell Funeral Home of Neoga is in charge of arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 7-12-2017: Kathy Tilford

News Progress Posted on July 12, 2017 by webmasterJuly 11, 2017

Kathy Tilford

Mary “Kathy” Tilford, 63, of Windsor, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 in Sara Bush Lincoln Health Center in Coles County.

Funeral service was at 1 p.m. July 8 in Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home with Pastor Jim French officiating.  Burial was in Windsor Cemetery.    Read More

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Obituary 7-5-2017: Mary Malavolti

News Progress Posted on July 5, 2017 by webmasterJuly 3, 2017

Mary Malavolti

Mary Adah Malavolti, 56, of Naples, Fla., died June 30, 2017.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8 in Saint Isidore Catholic Cemetery followed by a memorial mass at 11:30 a.m. Read More

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Obituaries 6-28-2017: Jeff Clark

News Progress Posted on June 28, 2017 by webmasterJune 27, 2017

Jeff Clark

Jeffery Dean Clark, 66, of Mears, Mich. died Feb. 18, 2017 in Graham, Wash.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Visitation will be held one hour before the services in the funeral home. Read More

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Obituaries 6-28-2017: Lucille McKinzie

News Progress Posted on June 28, 2017 by webmasterJune 27, 2017

Lucille McKinzie

Lucille McKinzie, 89, of Sullivan, passed away at 11 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2017 in her home in Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5–7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.  Read More

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Obituaries 6-28-2017: Sandra Meredith

News Progress Posted on June 28, 2017 by webmasterJune 27, 2017

Sandra Meredith

Sandra Meredith, 74, of Ormond Beach, Fla., formerly of Sullivan, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 in Ormond Beach. Read More

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Obituaries 6-28-2017: Dr. Richard Mathias

News Progress Posted on June 28, 2017 by webmasterJune 27, 2017

Dr. Richard Mathias

Dr. Richard E. Mathias, DC, 86, of Sullivan passed away at 9:10 a.m. Friday June 23, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) in New Life Tabernacle in Sullivan with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. 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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