Cynthia Wiseley
Cynthia M. Wiseley, 60, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:47 a.m., July 2, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family in Mount Vernon. She was born June 11, 1962, in Dekalb, Illinois to Eugene Creek and Linda Breedlove. Cynthia married Steven Wiseley May 11, 1981, in Sullivan, Illinois. Read More
Doris Bartanen
Doris Ann Bartanen, loving wife of Ronald Dale Bartanen, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2022.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 6, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Highway Church of Christ in Sullivan. Read More
•June 29, 2022•
Oceans, lakes, rivers and backyard pools are some of the top destinations for families over the summer months. Even though these trips to relax or play in the water are fun, there are some tips parents should follow to keep their kids safe.
“Drowning is the second leading cause of death due to an injury in children aged one to 14,” said Dr. Ryan Jennings, chief medical officer of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital and board-certified pediatrician. “Taking precautions and following established guidelines could save your child’s life.” Read More
Marjorie Sheridan
Marjorie Joan (Hamblin) Sheridan was reunited with her beloved Charlie and all her loved ones in the light of Jesus on June 16, 2022. She bid farewell to her daughters, Cynthia (Robert) O’Connor and Patricia McCray, her three treasured grandchildren, Jeffrey McCray (Kelley), Laura Boillot (Paul), and Michael O’Connor, and her great-grandchildren, Reece Charles McCray, Elowyn Boillot, and Baby McCray due in November. Read More
Jean Pleasant
Jean Pleasant, 78, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:40 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July 9, at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More
Elizabeth Hubbert
Elizabeth Colleen Hubbert, 59, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:16 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. Read More
Sandra Dolan
Sandra June Dolan, 83, of Arthur, passed away at 8:36 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 29, at Vine Street Christian Church in Arthur with Pastor Bob Silvanik officiating. Burial was in Arthur Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. Read More
Helen Snyder
Helen P. Snyder, 89, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday June 15, 2022, in her residence.
Private graveside services will be held in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. There will not be any visitation. Memorials are suggested to Sullivan Ambulance Service. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net Read More
Deborah Sanders
Deborah (Debbie) Norton Sanders passed away peacefully on June 7, 2022 in Cape Coral, Fla. at the age of 71. Read More
Tina Ridenhour
Tina L. Ridenhour, 53, of Mattoon, passed away 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her home in Mattoon. Read More