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Obituaries 4-27-2016: Coleen Miller

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2016 by webmasterApril 27, 2016

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Coleen Miller, 100, of Sullivan, died at 9:06 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan assisted with arrangements.  Read More

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Obituaries 4-27-2016: Victor Tessman

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2016 by webmasterApril 27, 2016

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Victor Eugene Tessman, 98, of Sullivan passed away in the presence of his family into the arms of Jesus at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Services to celebrate Vic’s life were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 4-27-2016: Darrell Morris

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2016 by webmasterApril 27, 2016

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Darrell G. Morris, 69, of Arthur, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 12:12 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 in his residence.

Celebration of Life services were at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Gene Godfrey officiating. Burial will be at a later date.  Read More

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Obituaries 4-20-2016: Margaret Alumbaugh

News Progress Posted on April 20, 2016 by webmasterApril 20, 2016

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Margaret Alumbaugh, 86, of Lovington passed away at 10:43 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 in her residence.

Private family services were Sunday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Ray Batman officiating. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.

Margaret was born March 23, 1930 in Moweaqua, the daughter of Harold and Helen Cooley Woltz. She married Willis F. Alumbaugh August 18, 1952 in Lovington, and he preceded her in death January 19, 2009. Read More

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Obituaries 4-20-2016: Dale Hodges

News Progress Posted on April 20, 2016 by webmasterApril 20, 2016

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Dale Hodges, 81, of Lakewood passed away peacefully Monday, April 18, 2016 in Shelby Memorial Hospital in Shelbyville. Dale was born April 11, 1935, a son of Otis and Gladys Epps Hodges. Dale lost his mother soon after birth and was blessed to have Faye Hodges assume the role of his mother.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 21 with the funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday, both at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery. Read More

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Obituaries 4-20-2016: Jim Saddoris

News Progress Posted on April 20, 2016 by webmasterApril 20, 2016

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Memorial services for James D. “Jim” Saddoris, 80, of Sullivan were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Private burial will be at a later date in Findlay Cemetery.

The former Findlay resident died at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday April 27, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 4-20-2016: Darlene Demaree

News Progress Posted on April 20, 2016 by webmasterApril 20, 2016

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Darlene P. Demaree of Peachtree Corners near Atlanta, Georgia, died peacefully at home April 2, 2016. A memorial service will be held in Georgia at Norcross First United Methodist Church April 23. Graveside services will be held at Red Oak Grove Cemetery near Tipton, Iowa. She grew up in Tipton and graduated from Tipton Consolidated School, Iowa State College (now University), and the University of Illinois.  Read More

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Obituaries 4-20-2016: Kay Blankenburg

News Progress Posted on April 20, 2016 by webmasterApril 20, 2016

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Kay Blankenburg, 94, of Sullivan, died at 7:50 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Sullivan Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul McGhghy officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral at the church.

Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 4-13-2016: Dorthea Abbott

News Progress Posted on April 13, 2016 by webmasterApril 13, 2016

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Dorthea A. Abbott, 90, of Sullivan passed away at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8 in Shrader Funeral Home in Arthur. Burial was in Bourbon Cemetery in Bourbon. Read More

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Obituaries 4-13-2016: Virginia Cornwell

News Progress Posted on April 13, 2016 by webmasterApril 13, 2016

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Virginia Kathryn Cornwell, 89, of Arthur, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 in Shrader Funeral Home in Arthur with the Rev. Bruce Weiman officiating. Burial followed in Arthur Cemetery.   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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