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Obituaries 9-14-2016: Connie Eskew

News Progress Posted on September 14, 2016 by webmasterSeptember 14, 2016

Connie Eskew

Connie Eskew, 59, of Sullivan died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

She was born March 29, 1957 in Mattoon, a daughter of Carl and Betty Shumard Allen.  Read More

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Obituaries 9-14-2016: Mitchell Birdwell

News Progress Posted on September 14, 2016 by webmasterSeptember 14, 2016

Mitchell Birdwell

Mitchell Edward Birdwell, 72, of Mt. Zion died Sept. 7, 2016 in his home.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur assisted the family. Read More

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Obituaries 9-14-2016: Cindy Kidwell

News Progress Posted on September 14, 2016 by webmasterSeptember 14, 2016

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Cindy Kidwell, 67, of Sullivan passed away at 12:29 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016 in her residence.

Celebration of Life services will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday.  Read More

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Obituaries 9-14-2016: Kenneth Pryor

News Progress Posted on September 14, 2016 by webmasterSeptember 14, 2016

Kenneth Pryor

Kenneth Pryor, 76, of Lovington, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Palm Terrace Nursing Home in Mattoon.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 16 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be held one hour before the services at the funeral home in Lovington. Burial will be in the Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Read More

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Obituaries 9-7-2016: Stanley Dolan

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2016 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2016

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Stanley M. Dolan, 92, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:21 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2016, in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 10 in New Life Church in Sullivan. Officiating the service will be Pastor Jonathan Dolan with Pastor Dave Dolan assisting. Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday in New Life Church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Read More

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Obituaries 9-7-2016: Carol Bolsen

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2016 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2016

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Carol L. Bolsen, 82, of Sullivan, went to her heavenly home at 3:25 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2016.

Celebration of Life services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Jonathan Creek Christian Church in Sullivan with Pastor Lyle Goss and Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 8-31-2016: Lillian Bathe

News Progress Posted on August 31, 2016 by webmasterAugust 31, 2016

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Lillian L. “Pee Wee” Bathe, 74, of Sullivan, passed away August 29, 2016 in her home in Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 3 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, September 2 in the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in French Cemetery in Allenville. Read More

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Obituaries 8-31-2016: Ethel Cookson

News Progress Posted on August 31, 2016 by webmasterAugust 31, 2016

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Ethel Cookson, 90, of Sullivan, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 29 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 8-31-2016: Lois Lamb

News Progress Posted on August 31, 2016 by webmasterAugust 31, 2016

Lois Lamb

Lois O. Lamb, 91, of Sullivan died at 5:37 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

A celebration of Life service for the former Shelbyville resident was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 27 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville. Read More

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Obituaries 8-31-2016: Maurice Rauch

News Progress Posted on August 31, 2016 by webmasterAugust 31, 2016

Maurice photo2Maurice Rauch

Maurice F. Rauch, 84, of Bethany, died at 9:50 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services were at 10:30 a.m. (today) Wednesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with the Rev. Gail Allen officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by Bethany American Legion Post # 507 was in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany.  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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