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Obituaries 6-26-2024: Gary Robinson

News Progress Posted on June 26, 2024 by webmasterJune 26, 2024

Gary Robinson

Gary K. Robinson, 78, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:00 a.m. Monday May 6, 2024 with his family surrounding him at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 6-5-2024: Robert Pierce

News Progress Posted on June 5, 2024 by webmasterJune 5, 2024

Robert Pierce

Robert “Bob” Pierce, 86, of Windsor, passed away 12:36 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Shelbyville Manor.

Visitation was held Sunday, June 2, 2024, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan with Masonic Rites performed by the George A. Sentel Masonic Lodge #764. Military Rites were performed by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Read More

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Obituaries 5-29-2024: Robert Rauch

News Progress Posted on May 29, 2024 by webmasterMay 29, 2024

Robert Rauch

Robert ‘Bob’ Rauch, 84, of Windsor, passed away 10:12 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2024 in his residence. Read More

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Obituaries 5-22-2024: Frances Yeakel

News Progress Posted on May 22, 2024 by webmasterMay 22, 2024

Frances Yeakel

Frances M. Yeakel, 100, of Sullivan, Illinois died peacefully in her home Saturday, December 16, 2023. Read More

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Obituaries 5-22-2024: Donald Swaim

News Progress Posted on May 22, 2024 by webmasterMay 22, 2024

Donald Swaim

Donald Ray Swaim was a big bundle of joy arriving two days before Christmas in 1951 and passed away on May 19th, 2024 at the age of 72 while surrounded by his loved ones during a bed party.  He fought a 10 year battle with cancer and did it with strength and courage. Read More

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Obituaries 5-22-2024: Thomas Kopel

News Progress Posted on May 22, 2024 by webmasterMay 22, 2024

Thomas Kopel

Thomas William Kopel, better known as Tom, age 71 of Quincy, IL, died May 11, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center St. Louis, MO, with his wife by his side. He is remembered as a fun and loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, cousin, uncle, and loyal friend to many. He was the son of Joe and Evelyn Kopel of Donnelly, MN. Read More

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Obituaries 5-15-2024: Gary Robinson

News Progress Posted on May 15, 2024 by webmasterMay 15, 2024

Gary Robinson

Gary K. Robinson, 78, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:00 a.m. Monday May 6, 2024 with his family surrounding him at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 5-15-2024: Carolyn England

News Progress Posted on May 15, 2024 by webmasterMay 15, 2024

Carolyn England

Carolyn J. England, 75, of Tower Hill, passed away 1:22 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home. Read More

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Obituaries 5-8-2024: Nancy Henderson

News Progress Posted on May 8, 2024 by webmasterMay 8, 2024

Nancy Henderson

Nancy Claire Henderson, 86, of Sullivan, IL went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 5th at Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. Burial took place in Smyser Cemetery, rural Gays. Memorials may be made to Smyser Christian Church. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation of Kathy, with SBL Hospice, for her loving care. Read More

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Obituaries 5-8-2024: Jane Buxton

News Progress Posted on May 8, 2024 by webmasterMay 8, 2024

Jane Buxton

Jane Ann Buxton, 78, of Dallas, Texas, passed away at 10:33 a.m. Thursday May 2, 2024 in her residence surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday May 14, 2024 in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Visitation will be Monday May 13, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to The ALS Association of Texas, 14555 Dallas Parkway, Suite 100-129, Dallas, Texas 75254 or online at http://alstexas.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Read More

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