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Obituaries 4-3-2024: Denton Arterburn

News Progress Posted on April 3, 2024 by webmasterApril 3, 2024

Denton Arterburn

Denton F. Arterburn, 85, of Ridgway, Illinois, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 2:00 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2024 in Gallatin Manor, Ridgway, Illinois. Read More

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Obituaries 3-27-2024: William Elder

News Progress Posted on March 27, 2024 by webmasterMarch 27, 2024

William Elder

William A. Elder born September 13, 1943 in Monroe Wisconsin to parents William E. and Frances L. Elder. Bill died on March 17, 2024 at age 80. Read More

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Obituaries 3-20-2024: Robert “Teeny” Brewer

News Progress Posted on March 20, 2024 by webmasterMarch 20, 2024

Robert “Teeny” Brewer

Robert Nelson “Teeny” Brewer, 93, of Bethany, passed away at 2:11 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Moweaqua Rehabilitation Health Care Center. Read More

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Obituaries 3-20-2024: Stanley Rothenbuecher

News Progress Posted on March 20, 2024 by webmasterMarch 20, 2024

Stanley Rothenbuecher

Stanley Martin “Stan” Rothenbuecher, 94, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More

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Obituaries 3-20-2024: Martha Mescher

News Progress Posted on March 20, 2024 by webmasterMarch 20, 2024

Martha Mescher

Martha Ann Mescher, 81, of Bethany, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at The Loft in Decatur.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at the First Christian Church, Bethany. Read More

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Obituaries 3-6-2024: Roberta McDaniel

News Progress Posted on March 6, 2024 by webmasterMarch 6, 2024

Roberta McDaniel

Roberta Diane McDaniel, 71, of Bethany, died at 1:40 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Read More

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Obituaries 3-6-2024: Donna Scott

News Progress Posted on March 6, 2024 by webmasterMarch 6, 2024

Donna Scott

Donna Sue Scott, 82, of Springfield, Virginia, passed away at 11:00pm Eastern Time on February 24, 2024, at Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. She relied on her strong faith during a long, courageous battle.

A Funeral Service will be held March 8, 2024, at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, Fairfax, Virginia. Service will commence at 1:00pm with visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA  22116-7023. Read More

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Obituaries 2-28-2024: Carroll Ray

News Progress Posted on February 28, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2024

Carroll Ray

Carroll Dean Ray, 76, of Bethany, died at 10:16 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, in St. Joseph Hospital in Tampa, Fla. Read More

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Obituaries 2-28-2024: Rodney Fleming

News Progress Posted on February 28, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2024

Rodney Fleming

Rodney K. Fleming, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2024 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Read More

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Obituaries 2-28-2024: Carolyn Artis

News Progress Posted on February 28, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2024

Carolyn Artis

Carolyn Sue Artis, 76, of Sullivan, passed away at 4 a.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Read More

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