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Obituaries 4-29-2026: Mary Lee Dimond

News Progress Posted on April 29, 2026 by webmasterApril 29, 2026

Mary Lee Dimond

Mary Lee was born September 18, 1931 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. She was the only child of Mary Blanche (Howerton) Hill and Joseph Lee Hill. She passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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Obituaries 4-22-2026: Dale Piper

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2026 by webmasterApril 22, 2026

Dale Piper

Dale rode his Case SC Tractor through the pearly gates of heaven at 12:19 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, in the house he had built for him and his wife, Carol. This was made possible by the love and care he received from so many!  We are beyond grateful for Transitions Hospice, especially Jennifer Starr and Cassie Graham, along with personal nurse, Sydney Clawson.

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Obituaries 4-22-2026: Irene Fleming

News Progress Posted on April 22, 2026 by webmasterApril 22, 2026

Irene Fleming

Irene Fleming, 96, of Lovington, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.

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Obituaries 4-15-2026:

News Progress Posted on April 15, 2026 by webmasterApril 14, 2026

Laurie Leonard

Laurie Ann Leonard, 65, of Sullivan, passed away 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Sullivan surrounded by her family.

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Obituaries 4-15-2026: Lester Schrock

News Progress Posted on April 15, 2026 by webmasterApril 14, 2026

Lester Schrock

Lester L. Schrock, 81, of Lovington, IL passed away at 10:35 AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his residence. 

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Obituaries 4-15-2026: Rosemary Brown

News Progress Posted on April 15, 2026 by webmasterApril 14, 2026

Rosemary Brown

Rosemary L. Brown, 89, of Lovington, passed away 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Villas of Holly Brook, Charleston.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice or the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

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Obituaries 4-15-2026: Norma Jean Hickenbottom

News Progress Posted on April 15, 2026 by webmasterApril 14, 2026

Norma Jean Hickenbottom

Norma Jean Hickenbottom, 94, of Sullivan, IL, formerly of Decatur, passed at 2:50 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026 in her residence.

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Obituaries 4-3-2026: Janet Purdeu

News Progress Posted on April 8, 2026 by webmasterApril 7, 2026

Janet Lee Purdeu

Janet Lee Purdeu, 66, of Sullivan, passed away 11:45 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney.

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Obituaries 4-8-2026: Janet Webner

News Progress Posted on April 8, 2026 by webmasterApril 7, 2026

Janet Webner

Janet Louise Webner, 84, of Bethany, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Villas at Hickory Point, Decatur.

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Obituaries 4-1-2026: Shirley Elder

News Progress Posted on April 1, 2026 by webmasterApril 1, 2026

Shirley Elder

Shirley J. Elder, 95, of Sullivan passed away 1:14 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Heritage Woods, Sullivan.

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Photo by R.R. Best

On Route 133 between Lovington and Arthur, power poles fell as a result of the storm systems that hit central Illinois in two waves on Wednesday, June 17th. These storms left many without power and caused widespread damage throughout the area, including confirmed tornado touchdowns in nearby counties.


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