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Obituaries 10-1-2014: Bob Ernst

News Progress Posted on October 1, 2014 by webmasterOctober 1, 2014

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A Celebration of Life service for Robert E. “Bob” Ernst, 78, of Sullivan was at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Mason Point Chapel with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Reed Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

He died at 9:07 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Mason Point in Sullivan surrounded by his family.

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Obituaries 10-1-2014: Patricia Drake

News Progress Posted on October 1, 2014 by webmasterOctober 1, 2014

Patricia Drake

A graveside memorial service for Patricia G. Drake, 77, of Sullivan will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 4 in Roselawn Mound Cemetery in Charleston followed by a luncheon at the Senior Center in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 9-24-2014: Deana Kutz

News Progress Posted on September 24, 2014 by webmasterSeptember 24, 2014

Deana Kutz

kutzFuneral services for Dorothy Dean “Deana” Kutz, 86, of Sullivan were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

She passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday September 19, 2014 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 9-24-2014: Larry Rawlings

News Progress Posted on September 24, 2014 by webmasterSeptember 24, 2014

Larry Rawlings

RawlingsCelebration of Life services for Larry K. Rawlings, 70, of Bethany were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Brother Lyle Thomas officiating. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.

He passed away at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday September 17, 2014 in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Obituaries 9-24-2014: Lydia Herschberger

News Progress Posted on September 24, 2014 by webmasterSeptember 24, 2014

Lydia Herschberger

Services for Lydia Ann Herschberger, 85, of Sullivan were held at 9 a.m. Sunday in the HCK West Building in Arthur with burial in Otto Cemetery in Arthur. Arrangements were by Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola.

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Obituaries 9-24-2014: Marcella Howard

News Progress Posted on September 24, 2014 by webmasterSeptember 24, 2014

Marcella Howard

Mrs. Willard (Marcella) Howard, 92, of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Decatur, died Saturday, September 13, 2014.

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Obituaries 9-24-2014: Patricia Drake

News Progress Posted on September 24, 2014 by webmasterSeptember 24, 2014

Patricia Drake

Patricia G. Stafford Drake, 77, of Sullivan, passed away Saturday September 20, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

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Obituaries 9-24-2014: Larry Craig

News Progress Posted on September 24, 2014 by webmasterSeptember 24, 2014

Larry Craig

FlagForWebsiteLarry E. Craig, 69, of Sullivan died at 4:50 a.m. Friday Sept. 19, 2014 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday). Burial with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 9-24-2014: Mark Jones

News Progress Posted on September 24, 2014 by webmasterSeptember 24, 2014

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FlagForWebsiteMark H. Jones, 46, of Tremont, Ill. died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Tremont.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Paul McGhghy officiating. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Mt. Zion General Baptist Church Cemetery in Mattoon.

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Obituaries 9-17-2014: Tab Stortzum

News Progress Posted on September 17, 2014 by webmasterSeptember 17, 2014

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Tab Edward Stortzum, 55, of Sullivan passed away at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2014 in his residence.

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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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