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Obituaries 3-4-2026:

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Elliott Klukis

Elliott Dale Klukis was born on July 3rd, 2024. He passed away unexpectedly on February 22nd, 2026 in Junction City, Kansas.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Cindy Florey

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 10, 2026

Cindy Florey

Cindy Darlene Florey, 66, of Dayton, Indiana, went to be with Jesus at 11:23 p.m. on February 26, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Ellen Feeler

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Ellen Feeler

Ellen R. Feeler, 75, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Heritage Woods in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Mat DeVito

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Mat DeVito

Mat DeVito, 68, of Bethany, Illinois, passed away at 3:59 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

A Celebration of Life reception will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan, Illinois. All who knew and loved Mat are warmly invited to gather, share memories, and honor his remarkable life.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Karen Coe

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Karen Coe

Karen D. Coe, 70, of Sullivan, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

Celebration of Life services were Monday, March 2, 2026 in the Reed Funeral Home with Jeannie Ruppert officiating. Burial was in the Bolin Cemetery, rural Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the New Life Pregnancy Center, 1698 E. Pershing Rd, Decatur, Illinois 62526. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Michael Copass

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Michael Copass

Michael L. Copass, 82, of Dieterich, formerly of Sullivan, IL passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, prior to the service at the funeral home.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Anthony Adams

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Anthony Adams

Anthony (Tony) D. Adams, 79, of Bethany, passed away February 23, 2026 in his home.

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Recent Obituaries: Karen Coe

News Progress Posted on February 26, 2026 by webmasterFebruary 26, 2026

Karen Coe

Karen D. Coe, 70, of Sullivan, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026 in the Reed Funeral Home with Jeannie Ruppert officiating. Burial will be in the Bolin Cemetery, rural Sullivan. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the New Life Pregnancy Center, 1698 E. Pershing Rd, Decatur, Illinois 62526. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Karen was born May 28, 1955 in Versailles, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles and Juanita Mae Nixon Hill. She had been a homemaker, school teacher and helped her husband David in their ministry. Karen married David L. Coe on January 9, 1976 in Sullivan and he preceded her in death on September 27, 2020.

Survivors include her children Michael (Beth) Coe of Sullivan, James (Stephanie) Coe of Granite City, Sarah Coe of Sullivan and Ruth (Anthony) Taylor of Sullivan; grandchildren Jonathan (Nicole) Coe, Keegan Coe, Zachery Coe, Ethen Coe, Jazzlynn Coe, Tristan Davis, Alyssa Taylor, Hannah Taylor, Michael (Bridget) Will, Justin (Jocelynne) Will and Nicholas Will; greatgrandchildren Emma, Piper, Arya and Knox; sister Debbie (John) Allen of Jefferson City, Missouri and a brother Charles Richard Hill of Ruther Glen, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two grandchildren.

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Obituaries 2-25-2026: Donna Cochran

News Progress Posted on February 25, 2026 by webmasterFebruary 25, 2026

Donna Cochran

Donna Jean Cochran, 87, of Lovington, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at The Loft in Decatur.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Burial was in Keller Cemetery, Lovington.

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Obituaries 2-25-2026: Pastor Jack Adwell

News Progress Posted on February 25, 2026 by webmasterFebruary 25, 2026

Pastor Jack Adwell

Pastor Jack P. Adwell, 76, of Decatur, passed away at 7:28 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Shelbyville Manor Memory Care.

Celebration of Life services were held Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Life Foursquare Church in Decatur. Graveside services were also held Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, the Alzheimer’s Association or to Shelbyville Manor Memory Care. Online condolence may be sent to reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan.

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Landmark torn down



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The home at the intersection of Route 133 and Route 32 in Lovington was torn down last week. The house had become a major hazard after a box truck struck it, taking out a large portion of the north wall. The owners had the home demolished after it was deemed a public safety issue. 


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