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Obituaries 1-18-2017: James Bryant

News Progress Posted on January 18, 2017 by webmasterJanuary 17, 2017

James Bryant

James Lee Bryant, 80, of Piper City, Ill., formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 11:50 p.m. January 4, 2017 in Piper City Rehab Center.

There will be no service, and crematory rites will be completed.

James was born Sept. 9, 1936 in Bloomington, a son of George and Kathryn Staser Bryant.  Read More

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Obituaries 1-18-2017: Jeff Moore

News Progress Posted on January 18, 2017 by webmasterJanuary 17, 2017

Jeff Moore

Jeffrey L. Moore, 60, of Sullivan passed away at 4 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2017, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 21 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the services. Read More

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Obituaries 1-18-2017: John McCain

News Progress Posted on January 18, 2017 by webmasterJanuary 17, 2017

John McCain

John M. McCain, 63, of Champaign, formerly of Bethany, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in his home.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 20 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Visitation will be held an hour before the service. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. John was born December 8, 1953 in Decatur, a son of Robert Q. and Viola R. Stone McCain.  Read More

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Obituaries 1-11-2017: Donnabelle Frazier

News Progress Posted on January 11, 2017 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2017

Donnabelle Frazier

Donnabelle Frazier, 85, of Sullivan, died 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Graveside services were held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in French Cemetery in Allenville with Bob Vail officiating. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 1-11-2017: Alson Kelly

News Progress Posted on January 11, 2017 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2017

Alson Kelly

Alson J. Kelly, 76, of Effingham, formerly of Bethany and Dalton City, died at 5 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2017 in Effingham.

Celebration of Life services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Rick Catt officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday). Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany.  Read More

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Obituaries 1-11-2017:Brett Easterling

News Progress Posted on January 11, 2017 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2017

Brett Easterling

Brett Easterling of Bella Vista, Ark., 56, died Dec. 24, 2016.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Read More

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Obituaries 1-11-2017: Janet Harchous

News Progress Posted on January 11, 2017 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2017

Janet Harchous

Janet C. Harchous, 82, of Sullivan passed away at 8:48 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Mason Point Chapel in Sullivan with John Plummer officiating. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday in Mason Point Chapel. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is handling arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 1-11-2017: Yvonne Smith

News Progress Posted on January 11, 2017 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2017

Yvonne Smith

Yvonne Smith, 84, of Bethany, died at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Barry Long officiating. Burial will be in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Friday.  Read More

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Obituaries 1-11-2017: Jim Ellerbrook

News Progress Posted on January 11, 2017 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2017

Jim Ellerbrook 

The Rev. James Harry “Jim” Ellerbrook, 94, passed away Dec. 24, 2016 in Indianapolis, Ind. A private family funeral was held Jan. 7 followed by interment in the Palestine, Ill. cemetery. A public memorial celebration of Ellerbrook’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m. April 2 in Allisonville Christian Church in Indianapolis. Flinn & Maguire Funeral Home in Franklin, Ind. is handling arrangements.

He was born April 3, 1922 in Washington, DC, the son of Harry Kelsey and Matilda May Evans Ellerbrook. Read More

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Obituaries 1-11-2017: Peggy Gillett

News Progress Posted on January 11, 2017 by webmasterJanuary 10, 2017

Peggy Gillett

Peggy May Gillett, 89, of Sullivan, formerly of Calgary, Alberta, Canada passed away at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 14 in Allenville Christian Church with Pastor Eddie Miller officiating. Burial will be in Calgary, Alberta May 27, 2017. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. 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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