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Obituaries 8-10-2016: Herb Bricker, Sr.

News Progress Posted on August 10, 2016 by webmasterAugust 10, 2016

Herb Bricker, Sr.

Howard H. “Herb” Bricker Sr., 77, of Findlay passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 in Shelby Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.

Per Herb’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded, and there will be no services.     Read More

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Obituaries 8-10-2016: Linda Breedlove

News Progress Posted on August 10, 2016 by webmasterAugust 10, 2016

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Linda L. Breedlove, 76, of Lovington, passed away at 11:20 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 6 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial was in Arcola Cemetery in Arcola.  Read More

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Obituaries 8-10-2016: Marguerite Graf-Peyron

News Progress Posted on August 10, 2016 by webmasterAugust 10, 2016

Marguerite Graf-Peyron

Marguerite “Marge” Ellen Graf-Peyron, 85, died in her home in Plant City, Fla. June 14, 2016.

Services were held June 19 in First Methodist Church in Lakeland, Fla. Haught Funeral Home in Plant City handled arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 8-3-2016: Linda Breedlove

News Progress Posted on August 3, 2016 by webmasterAugust 3, 2016

Linda Breedlove

Linda Breedlove, 76, of Lovington died at 11:20 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington.

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Obituaries 8-3-2016: Dianah Birdwell

News Progress Posted on August 3, 2016 by webmasterAugust 3, 2016

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Dianah Lynn (Galvin) Birdwell, 60, of Sullivan, passed away July 31, 2016 in her residence.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family graveside services will be held. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln has been entrusted with her care.

Dianah was born November 21, 1955 in Pana, a daughter of Carl Galvin and Patricia McCarty. She married Phillip Dean “Herb” Birdwell December 18, 1976 in Latham, and he survives.   Read More

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Obituaries 8-3-2016: Juanita Wilson

News Progress Posted on August 3, 2016 by webmasterAugust 3, 2016

Juanita Wilson

Juanita Grace Wilson, 83, of Lovington died at 7:20 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 in St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Arrangements are incomplete at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington.

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Obituaries 8-3-2016: Leanne Bartimus

News Progress Posted on August 3, 2016 by webmasterAugust 3, 2016

Leanne Bartimus

Janet Leanne Bartimus, 76, of Bethany died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in her home.

A private funeral and burial will be held with no visitation. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany handled arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 8-3-2016: Marguerite Gallagher

News Progress Posted on August 3, 2016 by webmasterAugust 3, 2016

Marguerite Gallagher

E. Marguerite “Susie” Gallagher, 90, of Mattoon died at 5:45 p.m. July 29, 2016 in Sarah Bush Lincoln in Coles County.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 in Dodge Grove Cemetery. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon handled arrangements.

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Obituaries 8-3-2016: Jaron Hollingsworth

News Progress Posted on August 3, 2016 by webmasterAugust 3, 2016

Jaron Hollingsworth 

Jaron A. Hollingsworth, 19, of La Salle died July 21, 2016 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

A funeral service was held in United Pentecostal Church in Mendota. Burial followed at St. Hyacinth Cemetery in LaSalle. Schwarz Funeral Home in Mendota handled arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 8-3-2016: Norma Flannell

News Progress Posted on August 3, 2016 by webmasterAugust 3, 2016

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Norma J. Flannell, 86, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016 in Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Per Norma’s wishes her funeral will be a private family service in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Houser officiating. Entombment will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

Norma was born January 26, 1930 in Harrisburg, a daughter of Roy and Helen Sherfield Dorris. 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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