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Obituaries 7-20-2022: Kimberly Manuel

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

Kimberly Manuel

Kimberly Manuel, 57, of Lovington, passed away at 1:31 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home in Lovington.
Visitation will be held 5–7 p.m., Friday, July 22, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. No service will be held. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County Illinois PAWs. Read More

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Obituaries 7-20-2022: Ruth Adcock

News Progress Posted on July 20, 2022 by webmasterJuly 20, 2022

Ruth Adcock

Ruth A. Adcock of Hammond, Illinois, passed away in Decatur Memorial Hospital Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 1:12 p.m.
Ruth was born April 3, 1954, in Effingham, Illinois, a daughter of Charles H. and Doris Jean (Lilley) Brewer. She graduated from Atwood-Hammond High School in 1972 and from Parkland College in Champaign in 1991. Ruth worked 20 years for the University of Illinois Office of Extension and Outreach and was a beloved wife to her husband, farmer Mark A. Adcock, for 47 beautiful years.  Read More

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Obituaries 7-13-2022: William Rauch

News Progress Posted on July 13, 2022 by webmasterJuly 13, 2022

William Rauch

William ‘Bill’ Rauch, 90, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:26 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Shelbyville Manor.
Graveside services were Monday at the Windsor Cemetery with Mike Craig officiating. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements were by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net Read More

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Obituaries 7-13-2022: Rachel Mocabee-Henson

News Progress Posted on July 13, 2022 by webmasterJuly 13, 2022

Rachel Mocabee-Henson

Rachel Maxine Mocabee-Henson of Decatur, passed away May 21, 2022, peacefully in her sleep after a night surrounded by her family.
Graveside services were at 11:30 am, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 7-6-2022: Cynthia Wiseley

News Progress Posted on July 6, 2022 by webmasterJuly 6, 2022

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

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Obituaries 7-6-2022: Doris Bartanen

News Progress Posted on July 6, 2022 by webmasterJuly 6, 2022

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

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Keeping Kids Safe Around Water this Summer

News Progress Posted on June 29, 2022 by webmasterJune 29, 2022

•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

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Obituaries 6-29-2022: Marjorie Sheridan

News Progress Posted on June 29, 2022 by webmasterJune 29, 2022

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

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Obituaries 6-29-2022: Jean Pleasant

News Progress Posted on June 29, 2022 by webmasterJune 29, 2022

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

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Obituaries 6-29-2022: Elizabeth Hubbert

News Progress Posted on June 29, 2022 by webmasterJune 29, 2022

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

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