R. Duane Ryherd
“Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Revelation 2:10
R. Duane Ryherd (November 28, 1934 – April 3, 2025)
Duane Ryherd joined his Lord and Savior and his recently deceased and most beloved wife, Mae (nee Hollman), in heaven on April 3, 2025.
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Peggy Roley
Peggy Roley, born in the heart of Illinois on a grain and dairy farm. One of five children, along with three half-brothers and a half-sister, Peggy grew up in a close-knit farming family.
Read MoreAux Kas and Wampuses
•March 26, 2025•
by Janet Roney
What is the oldest word in use today? It’s heard all over the world. It originated in an oasis in the Taklamaken desert in western China. While you think about that, here’s another old word… wampus.
My father savored using old words. His vocabulary would have given a linguist hours of pleasure deciphering its origins. One of his words was wampus. Do you know what a wampus is?
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Jacqueline Grace
Jacqueline Thomas Grace, 94, of Sullivan, formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, in the Arthur Home.
Read MoreCody Gentry
Cody Leland Gentry, of Monticello, Ill., died March 19 at home. He was 61.
Survivors include his wife, Karen; six sisters, Melinda O’brero, Jody Davis (Grant), Joanna Sensabaugh (Roger), Lora Suter (Don), Stacy Kelly and Shonna Smith (Edward); one brother, Andrew (Ashley); 11 nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew.
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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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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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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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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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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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