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Obituaries 10-21-2015: Omer Helmuth

News Progress Posted on October 21, 2015 by webmasterOctober 21, 2015

Omer Helmuth

Funeral services for Omer D. Helmuth, 75, of Arthur were held at 9 a.m. Monday in HCK West Building in Arthur. Burial was in Otto Cemetery in Arthur.

He died at 11:44 a.m. Friday Oct. 16, 2015 in Chesterville.

Omer D. Helmuth was born Feb. 16, 1940, a son of David J. and Magdalena Bontrager Helmuth. He married Irma J. Graber Sept. 27, 1962, and they lived in holy matrimony for 53 years. Omer was an electrician and mechanical contractor who worked for OE Schrock and Reuben’s Mechanical for 30 years. He was owner of Omer’s Mechanical for the last 15 years. At 75 years of age he was still doing what he loved doing and had an accident on an aerial lift. Omer was a member of the Old Order Amish. Read More

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Obituaries 10-21-2015: Tom Greenawalt

News Progress Posted on October 21, 2015 by webmasterOctober 21, 2015

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Tom A. Greenawalt, 77, of Decatur died Oct. 17, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. No services are planned. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur assisted the family. Read More

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Obituaries 10-21-2015: Lori Hunsley

News Progress Posted on October 21, 2015 by webmasterOctober 21, 2015

Lori Hunsley

Celebration of life services for Lori Ann Hunsley, 42, of Argenta were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Calvert Funeral Home in Argenta. Burial was in Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek.

She died at 11:05 a.m. Oct. 16, 2015 in Decatur. Read More

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First Christian has Bible Recital

News Progress Posted on October 21, 2015 by webmasterOctober 21, 2015

•October 21, 2015•

A Bible recital entitled Bringing the Word to Life will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24 in First Christian Church in Lovington.

The Rev. R.J. Ray of the Philadelphia Pentecostal Church will recite the epistles of I & II Peter. Read More

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Obituaries 10-14-2015: Bill Messmore

News Progress Posted on October 14, 2015 by webmasterOctober 14, 2015

Bill Messmore

Bill Messmore, 83, of Findlay passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur with family by his side.

Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2015 in Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Findlay with the Reverend Tim Moon officiating.  Burial was in Findlay Cemetery.   Read More

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Obituaries 10-14-2015: Lucille Deardorff

News Progress Posted on October 14, 2015 by webmasterOctober 14, 2015

Lucille Deardorff

A service to celebrate the life of E. Lucille Deardorff, 94, of Bethany was held at noon Saturday in Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery in Decatur.

She died at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 7, 2015 in her residence. Read More

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Obituaries 10-14-2015: Mary Brenner

News Progress Posted on October 14, 2015 by webmasterOctober 14, 2015

Mary Brenner

Services to celebrate the life of Mary Alice Brenner, 87, of Decatur were held at 10 a.m. Friday in Mound Chapel Church of God in Decatur. Burial followed in Graceland Cemetery. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.

She died Sunday Oct. 4, 2015 in her home. Read More

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Obituaries 10-14-2015: Clement Greene

News Progress Posted on October 14, 2015 by webmasterOctober 15, 2015

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Clement Dean Greene, son of Edmund and Charity Greene, passed away September 29, 2015 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 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 10-14-2015: Jackie Brown

News Progress Posted on October 14, 2015 by webmasterOctober 14, 2015

Jackie Brown

Memorial services for Jackie E. Brown, 72, of Boody were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Zion Chapel United Methodist Church in Boody. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.

She died at 11:03 p.m. Sunday Oct. 4, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More

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Obituaries 10-14-2015: Bill Fortner

News Progress Posted on October 14, 2015 by webmasterOctober 14, 2015

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William L. “Bill” Fortner, 79, of Dalton City, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015, in his home in Dalton City.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany.

Bill was born November 30, 1935 in Decatur, a son of Archie W. and Luella M. Ramseyer Fortner. He married Helen E. Walters June 3, 1956 in Dalton City, and she survives. He retired from Union Iron Works in 1996. He was a member of Southern Baptist Church in Sullivan where he was a deacon. He was also a member of the Disaster Relief Team and was a camp host at Whitley Creek. 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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