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Obituaries 3-19-2025: Mae Ryherd

News Progress Posted on March 19, 2025 by webmasterMarch 19, 2025

Mae Ryherd

“Well done, good and faithful servant!  ...  Enter into the joy of your master.”    Matthew 25:23

Mae E. Ryherd was welcomed by Jesus into heaven on March 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Mae was born June 10, 1939, in St. Peter, IL, to Martin and Marie (nee Opfer) Hollman. After High School graduation she moved to Decatur, IL, to work as a secretary. It was there that she met her husband R. Duane Ryherd, of Sullivan, IL, and they were married June 29th, 1958. Mae and Duane have lived in Champaign, IL. for over 60 years. Their marriage of over 66 years was blessed by four children, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Mae and Duane were members of Friendship Lutheran Church of Joy in Champaign, IL.  

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Obituaries 3-19-2025: Lynnette Hermann

News Progress Posted on March 19, 2025 by webmasterMarch 19, 2025

Lynnette Hermann

Lynnette Hermann, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.

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Obituaries 3-19-2025: William Hagen

News Progress Posted on March 19, 2025 by webmasterMarch 19, 2025

William Hagen

William A. ‘Bill’ Hagen, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:05 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025 in Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon.

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Obituaries 3-12-2025: Nellie Stevens

News Progress Posted on March 12, 2025 by webmasterMarch 12, 2025

Nellie Stevens

Nellie (Spencer) Stevens, of Decatur, IL, went to her heavenly home on March 9, 2025. Her firm belief in Jesus Christ as her personal savior, led her to a life of committed discipleship, sharing her faith with all who knew her.

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Obituaries 3-5-2025: Jodi Phelps

News Progress Posted on March 5, 2025 by webmasterMarch 5, 2025

Jodi Phelps

Jodi K. Phelps, 55, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:43 p.m. Wednesday February 26, 2025 surrounded by her family.

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Obituaries 3-5-2025: C.W. Kinney

News Progress Posted on March 5, 2025 by webmasterMarch 5, 2025

C.W. Kinney

C.W. (Carrol Wayne) Kinney, 77, of Champaign, formerly of Arthur,  passed away on February 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

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Obituaries 3-5-2025: Jerry Cohan

News Progress Posted on March 5, 2025 by webmasterMarch 5, 2025

Jerry Cohan

Jerry Cohan, 69, of Sullivan passed away at 3:19 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2025 in his residence.

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Obituaries 3-5-2025: Doris Cazel

News Progress Posted on March 5, 2025 by webmasterMarch 5, 2025

Doris Cazel

Doris Ann Cazel, 83, of Sullivan, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

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Obituaries 3-5-2025: Dora Brewer

News Progress Posted on March 5, 2025 by webmasterMarch 5, 2025

Dora Brewer

Dora Darlene Brewer, 90, of Bethany, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

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Obituaries 2-26-2025: Gary Williams

News Progress Posted on February 26, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 26, 2025

Gary Williams

Gary W. Williams, 68, of rural Shelbyville, IL, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. 

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Dawkins NEHS submission wows 



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Mae Dawkins, a Sullivan High School senior and member of the National English Honor Society, was recently informed that she is a national winner of the NEHS Intellectual Freedom Challenge, a prestigious competition that encourages NEHS members to craft compelling arguments defending texts that have faced challenges and bans. Her essay scored among some of the best submissions in the nation by university professors. May was awarded a certificate and a $150 dollar prize.


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