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Obituaries 7-1-2015: Mark Marquis

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2015 by webmasterJuly 1, 2015

Marquis, MarkMark Marquis

Memorial graveside services for Mark Lane Marquis, 57, of Lovington were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Keller Cemetery in Lovington with military rites by Lovington American Legion Post #429. Arrangements were by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington.

He passed away at 7 p.m. Monday June 22, 2015 in his home.

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Obituaries 7-1-2015: Billy Wood

News Progress Posted on July 1, 2015 by webmasterJuly 1, 2015

Billy B WoodBilly Wood

Billy B Wood, 95, and a lifelong resident of Moultrie County, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mason Point Chapel in Sullivan with John Plummer officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with public Masonic Rites at 8 p.m. Visitation will also be held one hour before services in Mason Point Chapel. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.

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Obituaries 6-24-2015: Ellen Thomas

News Progress Posted on June 24, 2015 by webmasterJune 24, 2015

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Funeral services for Ellen Dawson Thomas, 90, were held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 24) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington with Jerry Reeder officiating. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.

She passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015, in the Arthur Home in Arthur.

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Obituaries 6-24-2015: Juanita Shadow

News Progress Posted on June 24, 2015 by webmasterJune 24, 2015

Juanita Shadow

Juanita Lee Shadow, 96, of Mattoon passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 in the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon.

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Obituaries 6-24-2015: Ilo Schuetz

News Progress Posted on June 24, 2015 by webmasterJune 24, 2015

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Funeral Services for Ilo M. Schuetz, 100, of Lovington were held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, June 24) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery in Decatur.

She passed away at 2:57 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015 in the Arthur Home in Arthur.

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Obituaries 6-24-2015: Seth Hilton

News Progress Posted on June 24, 2015 by webmasterJune 24, 2015

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Services to celebrate the life of Seth Alexander Hilton, 4, of Lovington were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Lovington First Church of God with Pastor Al Rennert officiating. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.

A blessing of the Lord, he went to run with angels June 16, 2015.

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Obituaries 6-24-2015: Jack Burcham

News Progress Posted on June 24, 2015 by webmasterJune 24, 2015

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Graveside services for Jack W. Burcham, 85, of Decatur, formerly of Lovington, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hewitt Cemetery in Lovington. Arrangements were by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington.

He passed away at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

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Obituaries 6-24-2015: Mark Marquis

News Progress Posted on June 24, 2015 by webmasterJune 24, 2015

Mark Marquis

Mark Lane Marquis, 57, of Lovington died at 7 p.m. Monday June 22, 2015 in his home in Lovington.

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Obituaries 6-24-2015: Judy Kirby

News Progress Posted on June 24, 2015 by webmasterJune 24, 2015

Judith KirbyJudy Kirby

Judith Kay Kirby, 75, of Sullivan, received her perfect healing at 12 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Her last few days were spent surrounded by her loving family listening to the gospel songs she loved, preparing for her journey with the angels to Heaven.

Celebration of Life services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Don Evans officiating assisted by Chaplain Patrice Hunt. Burial was in Mt. Zion General Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Obituaries 6-17-2015: Janet Dudley

News Progress Posted on June 17, 2015 by webmasterJune 17, 2015

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Celebration of Life services for Janet A. Dudley, 84, of Shelbyville, formerly of Bethany and Decatur, were held at 7 p.m. Monday In Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Hickory Hill Cemetery in Broughton.

She died at 1:07 p.m. Thursday June 11, 2015 in Shelby Manor in Shelbyville.

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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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