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Obituaries 12-28-2016: Courtney Fultz

News Progress Posted on December 28, 2016 by webmasterDecember 27, 2016

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Courtney Brooke Fultz, 27, of Bethany, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 9:26 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Celebration of Life services were at noon Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Dan Fultz officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 12-21-2016: Gary Browning

News Progress Posted on December 21, 2016 by webmasterDecember 20, 2016

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Gary Browning, 78, of Mattoon died at 10:52 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Carle Foundation Hospital.

Funeral services were held at noon Dec. 18 in Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon. Burial with military rites was in Zion Hill Cemetery.  Read More

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Obituaries 12-21-2016: Peggy Gillett

News Progress Posted on December 21, 2016 by webmasterDecember 20, 2016

Peggy Gillett

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

Arrangements are incomplete at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 12-21-2016: Virgil Booker

News Progress Posted on December 21, 2016 by webmasterDecember 20, 2016

booker-virgilVirgil Booker

Virgil E. “Bud” Booker, 83, of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 7:57 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2016. By his side were his loving wife of 65 years, Carlin Jo (Manship) and son Mike.

Services to honor and remember Bud’s life will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 28 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Brandon Zoll officiating. Visitation will be held an hour before the service. Graveside services will follow in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Family requests casual attire. Read More

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Obituaries 12-21-2016: Garrett Burtcheard

News Progress Posted on December 21, 2016 by webmasterDecember 20, 2016

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Garrett L. Burtcheard, 96, of Sullivan passed away at 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Celebration of Life services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Al Rennert and Pastor Eddie Miller officiating. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in French Cemetery in Allenville.  Read More

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Obituaries 12-21-2016: Jim Huffman

News Progress Posted on December 21, 2016 by webmasterDecember 20, 2016

Jim Huffman

James Edward Huffman, 62, of Urbana, formerly of Arcola and Arthur, died December 16, 2016 from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in his residence.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 20 in Shrader Funeral Home in Arcola.  Burial followed in Arcola Cemetery.

Jim was born September 27, 1954 in Mattoon, the son of Lorn and Eunice Meyers Huffman. Read More

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Obituaries 12-21-2016: Lois Ratcliffe

News Progress Posted on December 21, 2016 by webmasterDecember 20, 2016

Lois Ratcliffe

Lois “June” Maher Ratcliffe, 83, of Sullivan died at 4:03 p.m. Dec. 2, 2016.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 27 in Mason Point Chapel in Sullivan. Inurnment will be in Davis Memorial Cemetery in Pesotum at a later date. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Read More

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Obituaries 12-14-2016: Sandra Linn

News Progress Posted on December 14, 2016 by webmasterDecember 13, 2016

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Sandra L. Linn, 78, of Sullivan, died at 12:01 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2016 in her residence.

Family will receive friends at Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ in rural Sullivan from 4-6 p.m. Thursday evening. Reed Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Linn was born September 29, 1938 in Granite City, the daughter of John James and Dorothy Grey McCain. Sandra was an LPN at Fields Wright Medical Center in Sullivan and a member of Pana American Legion Auxiliary and Pana VFW Auxiliary. She married Gerald L. Cohan, Sr. in 1955, and he preceded her in death in 1968. She later married Roy M. Linn in 1985, and he preceded her in death in 2008. Read More

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Obituaries 12-14-2016

News Progress Posted on December 14, 2016 by webmasterDecember 13, 2016

Audrey Bolsen

Audrey Mae Bolsen, 81, of Decatur passed away at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.

Audrey was born July 22, 1935 in Decatur, a daughter of Donald A. and Nora N. Daniels Carter. She married Robert Lawrence Bolsen June 22, 1973, and he preceded her in death May 12, 1999. Read More

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Obituaries 12-14-2016: James Smith

News Progress Posted on December 14, 2016 by webmasterDecember 13, 2016

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James William Smith, 89, of Lovington passed away at 7:08 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 in St. Isidore Catholic Church in Bethany. Burial with military rites by Lovington American Legion Post #429 will be in St. Isidore Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington with prayer services at 7 p.m. Read More

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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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