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Obituaries 3-1-2017: Tony Hess

News Progress Posted on March 1, 2017 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2017

Tony Hess

Tony Bradford “Diamond Dawg” Hess, 58, of Lovington died Feb. 11, 2017 in his residence.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Feb. 25 in Main Street Church of the Living God with burial in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Walker Funeral Service handled arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 3-1-2017: Betty Marlow

News Progress Posted on March 1, 2017 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2017

Betty Marlow

Betty Ellen Marlow, 87, of Sullivan passed away at 12:18 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the services at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Inurnment will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 3-1-2017: Virginia Nedden

News Progress Posted on March 1, 2017 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2017

Virginia Nedden

Virginia L. Nedden, 79, of Bloomington, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017 in St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 2 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held after 12 p.m. Thursday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 3-1-2017: Sally Weakley

News Progress Posted on March 1, 2017 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2017

Sally Weakley

Sally J. Weakley, 68, of Edwardsville, formerly of Sullivan, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 in her home in Edwardsville.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 28 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 3-1-2017: Wayne Nedden

News Progress Posted on March 1, 2017 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2017

Wayne Nedden

Wayne R. Nedden, 77, of Bloomington, formerly of Sullivan passed away at 7:45 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 in his home.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 2 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held after 12 p.m. Thursday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 3-1-2017: Bob Turner

News Progress Posted on March 1, 2017 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2017

Bob Turner 

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Turner, 56, of Normal, formerly of Sullivan, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017 in his residence.

A reception for family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 2 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 3-1-2017: Jeff Clark

News Progress Posted on March 1, 2017 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2017

Jeff Clark

Jeffery Dean Clark was born October 13, 1950 in Decatur, Illinois to Ivan and Norma Little Clark. Jeff grew up enjoying the great outdoors, fishing, trapping, hunting and playing with his brothers, sister and many friends. He learned the value of hard work by holding a paper route, selling fresh fruit, mowing lawns and working on the farm with his grandpas. Jeff was the one who always looked after and protected his brothers and sisters. He loved sports and a challenge, and while at Bethany High School played football, basketball, and track.  Read More

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Obituaires 3-1-2017: Lyle Orsborn

News Progress Posted on March 1, 2017 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2017

Lyle Orsborn

Lyle Dean Orsborn, 82, of Sullivan passed away at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) March 1, 2017 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 3-1-2017: Danny Robinson

News Progress Posted on March 1, 2017 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2017

Danny Robinson

After a courageous four-year battle with multiple myeloma, Danny Allan Robinson ascended into heaven at 11:48 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2017. He was 66. He was at home surrounded by his family, friends and loved ones. They never left his side until he was at peace.

The son of Mildred “Pat” Robinson (England) and Morris Robinson, Sr., Danny was born March 8, 1950 in Decatur. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School Class of 1968 and graduated Lake Land College with an associate’s degree in accounting. Read More

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Obituaries 2-22-2017: Allison Moon

News Progress Posted on February 22, 2017 by webmasterFebruary 21, 2017

Allison Moon

Allison Virginia Moon, 50, of Trenton, Ill., born November 29, 1966 in Red Bud, Ill., a daughter of Ernest “Leroy” and Lola Sauerhage Koch of St. Libory, Ill., passed away at noon, Monday, February 20, 2017 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. with her family by her side.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 25 in Moss Funeral Home, 105 S. Main St. in Trenton with the Rev. Timothy Moon presiding. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Saturday, February 25 in Moss Funeral Home. 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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