•October 22, 2025•
John Frederick McLaughlin, 74, passed away in Medford, Oregon on Wednesday, October 15. John was born in Decatur, Illinois to parents Dr. Dean and Pam McLaughlin (formerly Bierman). John grew up in Sullivan, Illinois with six siblings - Dave, Jean, Phyllis, Susie, Ann and Bill.
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Barbara Jean (Molzen) Trower, 90, of Lovington, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Eberhardt Village in Arthur, Il.
Graveside services were held Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, IL. As per Barbara’s request there was no visitation. Memorials may be made to The Eberhardt Village Activity fund, St, Jude or Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
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Nancy Kenton
Nancy R. Kenton, 71, of Sullivan, passed away Tuesday October 7, 2025, at her daughters’ residence in Bethany.
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Heather Edwards
Heather A. Edwards, 49, of Sullivan, passed away 3:37 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
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Richard Day
Richard “Rich” Brian Day
Born July 10, 1950
Completed his journey on October 7, 2025, at 1:21 p.m., at home, with his wife, daughter, and a dear friend at his side
Richard “Rich” Day loved three things most: his family, honest work, and the open road. He was born and raised in Arthur, Illinois, learned early that your word matters, and carried that lesson all his life. He valued accountability, hard work, determination, and the stubborn spirit to never give up. He held those values to his last day.
Read MoreReid Cornwell
Reid L. Cornwell, 71, of Sullivan, passed away 1:40 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025 in his residence.
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Betty Lou Bolsen, 99, of Lovington, went to her heavenly home at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, with family by her side.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Lovington First Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at the church. Burial will be in Turner Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Lovington First Christian Church. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
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Steven Durbin
Stephen R. “Steve” Durbin, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:18 a.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Aspen Creek of Sullivan.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, at Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to Moultrie County PAWS, 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, Illinois 61951. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
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Lorajean Evans
Lorajean Evans, 86, of Sullivan, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Friday October 3, 2025 in Heritage Woods of Sullivan.
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Adiline Young, 87, of Arthur, passed away 10:40 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Haven of Arcola.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, Saturday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arthur First Baptist Church.
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