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Recent Obituaries: Marsha Lynn Keeling

News Progress Posted on January 4, 2018 by webmasterJanuary 4, 2018

Marsha Lynn Keeling

Marsha Lynn Keeling, 60, of Tuscola, formerly of Arthur, died at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Carle Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur, with Rev. James Dona officiating.  Burial will follow in the Windsor Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Marsha was born December 28, 1957 in Decatur, the daughter of Kenneth Harold  and Cora Jane Gentry Riggs.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Jane and Clinton Camic of Windsor; father, Kenneth Harold Riggs, Sr. of N. Carolina; 2 sons, Travis (Stephany) Allen of Tolono; Shane Allen of Tuscola; 2 brothers, Kenneth (Dawne) Riggs, Jr. of Moline; Gregory (Rita) Riggs of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 2 sisters, Theresa (Jim) Miller of Arthur; Margaret Ann Camic of Silvis; 4 grandchildren, Peyton Miller, Logan, Brennan, and Sophia Allen; several nieces and nephews.

Marsha graduated from Arthur High School Class of 1976.  She worked as a CNA at the Arthur Home and also at the Tuscola IGA for several years.  She loved her grandchildren very much.  She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister.  She had many friends that she loved and would have done anything for them.  She always had a smile on her face.

Memorials are suggested to the Allen Family.

Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.hilligosshraderfh.com

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Recent Obituaries: Frances “Frannye” Handley

News Progress Posted on December 22, 2017 by webmasterDecember 22, 2017

Frances “Frannye” Handley

Frances “Frannye” Handley went to her heavenly home on December 21, 2017. She was born on September 26, 1933, the daughter of Edward and Delores Schroeder, who are both deceased. She married William Handley on November 1, 1963 and they were married for 46 years until his passing in 2009. She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Curt and Mary Handley of Mokena, IL; her beloved granddaughter and husband, Jacqueline Handley and Nicholas Cora of Canton, MI; her sister and friend, Shirley (Jack) Conlin of Arthur, IL; and many loved sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

A devout Lutheran, she was a member of her caring church family at Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan, IL. She also leaves behind many wonderful friends and neighbors whom she cherished.

In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at Reed Funeral Home on Saturday, December 22, 2017. Doors open at 1:30pm with a short service to follow at 2:30pm. Her ashes will be interred alongside her husband in Humboldt, IL in a private ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any of the following:

Faith Lutheran Church, Sullivan, IL
Moultrie County Counseling Center, Sullivan, IL
Moultrie County CEFS Food Pantry, Sullivan, IL
American Cancer Society

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Recent Obituaries: Joan R. Newberry

News Progress Posted on December 22, 2017 by webmasterDecember 22, 2017

Joan R. Newberry

Joan R. Newberry, 81, of Lovington passed away 9:40 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held one hour before the services at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Joan was born November 27, 1936 in Lovington, the daughter of Kenneth and Ura (Hilton) Randol. She married Glenn E. Newberry on October 4, 1958 in Lovington. Joan was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Tuscola. She was an avid gardener, an energetic grandmother and loved antique collecting and loved her dogs and husband and she was a loving mother.

She is survived by her husband, Glenn; sons, Gary Wayne Newberry of Lovington, Keith Alan (Rhonda) Newberry of Sullivan; and Vernon Lee Newberry of Lovington; brother, Steven (Pam) Randol of Paducah, KY; sisters, Jenene Carlyle of Bethany and Alice (Alan) Ring of Cherry; 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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Recent Obituaries: Janet Pauline Bly

News Progress Posted on December 18, 2017 by webmasterDecember 18, 2017
Janet Pauline Bly

Janet Pauline Bly, 74, of Bethany passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 Springdale, AR.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in Bethany. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Springdale Senior Center: 203 Park St, Springdale, AR 72764

Pauline was born January 7, 1943 in Bethany, the daughter of William Edward and Dorothy Jean (Jackson) Ward. She married Thomas G. Bly on September 22, 1963; he preceded her in death on June 16, 2005.  She attended the Free United Methodist Church in Bethany and while she was in Springdale she attended the First United Methodist Church. Pauline had a big heart, who never met a stranger and always took care of those she loved. She enjoyed spending time with her all of her family, especially at Sunday dinners. She also enjoyed visiting the Springdale Senior Center, which she visited every day.

Pauline is survived by her daughters, Paulette Sheagren of Springdale, AR, and Tracy (Kenneth) Whelan of Springdale, AR; brothers, Wayne (JoAnn) Ward of Taylorville and John (Barbara) Ward of Mt. Zion; sister, Rosalie (Larry) Hostetler of Hervey City. She is also survived by six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
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Recent Obituaries: Ruth M. Yates

News Progress Posted on December 15, 2017 by webmasterDecember 15, 2017

Ruth M. Yates

Ruth M. Yates, 89, of Sullivan passed away 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Sullivan United Methodist Women or to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Ruth was born March 6, 1928, in Bruce, the daughter of Fred and Nellie (Sharp) Sampson. She married James W. Yates on June 19, 1949, in Sullivan; he survives. She was a member of the First Untied Methodist Church in Sullivan. In her earlier years she enjoyed sewing, crocheting and embroidering, while in her later years she enjoyed her rose garden and bird watching. Ruth loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ruth is survived by her husband James of Sullivan; sons, Michael K. (Patty) Yates of Washington, IL, and Kevin M. Yates of Sullivan; daughter, Marsha K. (David) Webb of Macon. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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Recent Obituaries: Mary Ann Shadow

News Progress Posted on December 13, 2017 by webmasterDecember 13, 2017

Mary Ann Shadow

Mary Ann Shadow, 59, of Mattoon died at 8:48 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2017 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 in Swengel-O’Dell Funeral Home in Neoga.

She was born October 4, 1958 in Mattoon, a daughter of Paul C. and Marlene L. Baugh Vincent. She was an in-home health aide and a former manager of Sullivan Marathon.

Surviving are daughters Kristen Harvey of Taneytown, Md. and Angie Liberto of Glen Burnie, Md.; sons Scott Frye of Mattoon and Wayne Frye of Toledo, Ill.; brothers Frank Vincent and Howard Vincent, both of Mattoon; sisters Paula Niemeyer of Teutopolis, Peggy Scherrinsky of Toledo, Tracy Roberts of Joelton, Tenn. and Teresa Bierman of Watson and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

 

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Recent Obituaries: Constance Reedy

News Progress Posted on December 7, 2017 by webmasterDecember 7, 2017

Constance Reedy

Constance A. “Connie” Reedy, 64, of Sullivan passed away 12:45 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2017 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2017 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Connie was born October 9, 1953 in Tuscola, the daughter of Dennis D. and Vivian Elaine (Curby) McElvain. She married Maynard E. Reedy May 8, 1976 in Tuscola. Connie was retired from the USDA/NRCS. She was a member of the Solid Rock Chapel, Sullivan. She loved her grandchildren, gardening and travel. She also enjoyed playing golf, fishing and camping with friends.

She is survived by her husband, Maynard; mother Elaine McElvain of Sullivan; son, Brian (Melissa) Reedy of Tolono; daughter, Erin Reedy of Sullivan; step-daughter, Kelly Reedy of Sullivan; brother, David McElvain of Sullivan; 3 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren; and 2 step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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Recent Obituaries: Raymond Reed

News Progress Posted on December 1, 2017 by webmasterDecember 1, 2017

Raymond Reed

Raymond Samuel Reed, 93, of Sullivan passed away 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017 in his home, Sullivan.

Funeral services to celebrate Raymond’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan. Arrangements by McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post # 68. Memorials may be made to the Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan.

Raymond was born February 29, 1924 in Shelbyville, the son of Samuel Jesse and Bertha Amelia (Ditto) Reed. He was raised in Shelbyville and lived there many years before moving to Sullivan. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a dedicated member of the Southern Baptist Church, Sullivan and the American Legion Post # 68, Sullivan. He was a retired electrician for the Norfolk-Southern Railroad after 28 years.

Raymond is survived by his son, John Chester Reed of Pana; daughters, Jerilea Kay (Tom) Short of Decatur and Joletta (Wayne) Bohannon of Mineola, TX; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Jesse and Vincent.

As we grieve for our loss, we rejoice that Raymond now walks in the everlasting garden of faith with our Savior.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

 

 

 

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Recent Obituaries: Gerald Eugene Bragg

News Progress Posted on November 24, 2017 by webmasterNovember 24, 2017

Gerald Eugene Bragg

Gerald Eugene Bragg, 77, of Sullivan passed away 3:50 a.m. Friday, November 24, 2017 in his home, Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in French Cemetery, Allenville. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Gerald was born August 18, 1940 in Bruce, the son of Gerald A. and Mary E. (Kenny) Bragg. He married Leota M. Williamson on May 20, 1967 in Findlay.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Leota; daughter, Denise Renae (Walter Lynn) White of Windsor; sister, Anna Lee Ross of Decatur; grandson, Aaron White of Windsor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and a half-brother.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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Recent Obituaries: Joyce E. Marquis

News Progress Posted on November 16, 2017 by webmasterNovember 16, 2017
Joyce E. Marquis

Joyce E. Marquis, 82, of Lovington, passed away, 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Mason Point, Sullivan.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, at the funeral home in Lovington, the family requests casual attire. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Joyce was born February 10, 1935, in Kennett, MO, the daughter of Finis and Ruth J. (Moore) Bailey. She married John G. Marquis, Jr. on February 14, 1955, in San Bernardino County, CA; he preceded her in death on November 29, 2016. She was a member of the Lovington Church of God, she was a member of the Niantic-Harristown PTA and drove a bus for that school district.

She is survived by her sons, Guy A. Marquis of Lovington, Rock L. Marquis of Lovington and John G. Marquis III of Lovington. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her brothers and one son Mark Marquis.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
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Sign collision at Agri-Fab



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In the late afternoon of Saturday, May 31st, there was a single-vehicle accident, with the vehicle making contact with the Sullivan Agri-Fab factory signage located at the factory frontage on Hamilton Street. Per Sullivan Police Department’s Chief of Police, Andrew Pistorius, the airbag was deployed in the incident, and the driver refused medical treatment. No further information is available at this time.


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