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Obituaries 3-18-2020: Virginia Eaton

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2020 by webmasterMarch 18, 2020

Virginia Eaton

Virginia Lee Eaton, age 95, of Mattoon passed away at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Heartland Christian Village.
Memorial services honoring her life were held on Saturday, March 14, at East Side Church of the Nazarene, 2129 South 9th Street in Mattoon with Pastor Cameron Davis officiating. Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery. Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon assisted the family. Read More

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Recent Obituaries: William McLaughlin

News Progress Posted on March 12, 2020 by webmasterMarch 12, 2020

William McLaughlin

William Dean "Bill" McLaughlin, 64, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home in Centralia. He was born on August 11, 1955 the son of Dr. Dean and Thelma (Bierman) McLaughlin in Sullivan, IL.

Survivors include his loving siblings, David McLaughlin and wife Janet of Maryville, MO, Jean Kim and husband David of Carmel Valley, CA, Susan Selock and husband Dan of Goreville, IL, John McLaughlin of Centralia, Elizabeth Ann McLaughlin of Centralia; step-mother, Mary McLaughlin of Sullivan, IL; brother-in-law, Ted Dzierzynski of Astoria, NY; step-sisters, Cathy Norman, and Shawna Tatarchuk; step-brother, Brian Wakeland; and many nieces, and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by both his parents; and sister, Phyllis Dzierzynski.

Bill was a 1973 graduate of Sullivan High School and continued his education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He was a member of, and served as elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Centralia. He had a passion and a true gift for cooking, always using fresh ingredients. He was famous for his mouthwatering, homemade apple pies, clam chowder, chocolate chip cookies, and homemade rolls. He had a green thumb and grew amazing gardens that allowed him to create delicious dishes, and can flavorful vegetables for future use. Bill was no stranger to a game of bridge, attending bridge club for many years. He enjoyed traveling but was always at the ready to come home to help his family if ever they were in need. Bill was a devoted son, living on the family farm in order to be close to care for his mother. Family was of great importance to Bill and he was considered the family historian as he could trace the family back many generatio
ns. Bill's dedication to family, and kindness to all will not be forgotten.

Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia is honored to be assisting the family of Bill McLaughlin with arrangements. A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 16, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church in Centralia. Interment will follow at Hillcrest memorial Park in rural Sandoval. A visitation time will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the church on Monday. Memorials may be made in Bill's honor to First Presbyterian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. Online condolences and memories of Bill may be shared with the family by visiting www.maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral home's Facebook page.

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Obituaries 3-11-2020: Janet Young

News Progress Posted on March 11, 2020 by webmasterMarch 11, 2020

Janet Young

Janet Mae (McMullin) Young, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:12 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 3-11-2020: Kathryn Raeske

News Progress Posted on March 11, 2020 by webmasterMarch 11, 2020

Kathryn Raeske

Kathryn S. Raeske, 65, of Urbana, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, in her residence.
A memorial reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Villa Grove with a graveside service to follow in Villa Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 3-11-2020: Gene Harshman

News Progress Posted on March 11, 2020 by webmasterMarch 11, 2020

Gene Harshman

Lucius Eugene ‘Gene’ Harshman, 95, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Sunday March 8, 2020, at Mason Point in Sullivan.
Celebration of Life services will be 4 p.m. Thursday in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ with Vanessa Patient and Brigham Hagerman officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 3-11-2020: Virginia Eaton

News Progress Posted on March 11, 2020 by webmasterMarch 11, 2020

Virginia Eaton
Virginia Lee Eaton, age 95, of Mattoon passed away at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Heartland Christian Village.
Memorial services honoring her life will begin at 12 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at East Side Church of the Nazarene, 2129 South 9th Street in Mattoon with Pastor Cameron Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon is assisting the family.
Virginia was born May 8, 1924, in Moultrie County, Illinois, the daughter of Harry C. and Anna (Chaney) Pettit. She married Nehemiah Eaton August 1, 1959, and he preceded her in death in 2001.
Survivors include her children Joyce Baugher (daughter-in-law) of Neoga, Kenneth Phillips (son-in-law) of Mattoon, Teresa (Richard) Turner of Bartlesville, Okla., Marsha Beals of Columbia, Tenn., Cheryl (Greg) Poorman of Oklahoma City, Okla., Carol Edwards of Tulsa, Okla. and Julia (Kevin) Ricke of Bingham, Ill.; 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and children Jeannine Phillips, John Eaton and Roger Baugher.
Virginia was a housewife and worked at Brown Shoe Factory in Sullivan and General Electric and RR Donnelley in Mattoon. She was a member of East Side Church of the Nazarene in Mattoon. Virginia loved selling Sara Coventry Jewelry, Princess House Crystal, and Longaberger Baskets because she met new people and made new friends at every party. Most of all, Virginia enjoyed spending time with her family, especially all of her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Memorial donations in her honor may be given to East Side Church of the Nazarene.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home’s Facebook page.

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Recent Obituaries: Virginia Eaton

News Progress Posted on March 6, 2020 by webmasterMarch 6, 2020

Virginia Eaton

Virginia Lee Eaton, age 95, of Mattoon passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Heartland Christian Village.
Memorial services honoring her life will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at East Side Church of the Nazarene, 2129 South 9th Street, Mattoon, Illinois 61938, with Pastor Cameron Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Virginia was born on May 8, 1924 in Moultrie County, Illinois the daughter of Harry C. and Anna (Chaney) Pettit. She married Nehemiah Eaton on August 1, 1959. He preceded her in death in 2001.
Survivors include her children, Joyce Baugher (daughter-in-law) of Neoga, IL, Kenneth Phillips (son-in-law) of Mattoon, IL, Teresa (Richard) Turner of Bartlesville, OK, Marsha Beals of Columbia, TN, Cheryl (Greg) Poorman of Oklahoma City, OK, Carol Edwards of Tulsa, OK and Julia (Kevin) Ricke of Bingham, IL; 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and children, Jeannine Phillips, John Eaton and Roger Baugher.
Virginia was a housewife and worked at the Brown Shoe Factory in Sullivan General Electric and RR Donnelley in Mattoon. She was a member of the East Side Church of the Nazarene in Mattoon. Virginia loved selling Sara Coventry Jewelry, Princess House Crystal, and Longaberger Baskets because she met new people and made new friends at every party. Most of all, Virginia enjoyed spending time with her family, especially all of her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Memorial donations in her honor may be given to the East Side Church of the Nazarene. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home’s Facebook page.

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Recent Obituaries: Janet Young

News Progress Posted on March 5, 2020 by webmasterMarch 5, 2020

Janet Young

Janet Mae (McMullin) Young, 80, of Sullivan, passed away 2:12 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Sullivan First United Methodist Church or to Moultrie County Illinois PAWs.
Janet was born April 10, 1939, in Decatur; the daughter of Leonard W. and Olive F. (Dixon) McMullin. She married Donald W. Young on November 8, 1958, in Sullivan; he survives. Janet was a Co-Owner of McMullin-Young Funeral Homes. She was a member of the Sullivan First United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Janet loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and spending time with her family. She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and U of I Basketball team. Janet loved family nights where we would eat and play games.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years Donald W. Young; son, Mack (Joleena) Young of Sullivan; daughters, Cathy (Tim) Floyd of Sullivan and Kim (Bob) Freeman of Sullivan; grandchildren, Melinda Turney, Andrew (Shannon) Elder, Trisha (Kalub) Ard, Alex (Tiffanie) Young, Shelby Freeman, Braedan Young and Breanna Barrix-Austin; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Kahlil, Alayna and Willow; brother-in-law, Robert (Adiline) Young; nephew, Rob (Michelle) Young of Sullivan; several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ann; brother, Jimmy; great-grandson, Jordan; great-granddaughter, Emmie.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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Obituaries 3-4-2020: Joseph Dean Scribner

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2020 by webmasterMarch 4, 2020

Joseph Dean Scribner

Joseph Dean Scribner, Sr., 81, of Sullivan, passed away 3:49 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Bilyeu Cemetery, Moweaqua. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Read More

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Obituaries 3-4-2020: Dale Johnson

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2020 by webmasterMarch 4, 2020

Dale Johnson

Andrew Dale Johnson, 60, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:58 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, in his home in Sullivan.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday and funeral services at 7 p.m. Friday, both at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More

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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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