Gene Dolan

Gene Dolan, 82, of Sullivan, passed away 5:42 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

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.

Laurie Leonard

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

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.

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.