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Obituaries 8-30-2017: Eddie LeCrone

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

Eddie LeCrone 

Eddie M. LeCrone lived 78 interesting and loved years.

He was a beloved husband (Darlene), father of Gigi (Bruce Carlson) and Mimi (Ken Book), grandfather of Kurt (Mary Phillips Carlson), Larin (Justin Filip), Cody (Katie Book), and Jeremy Book as well as a great-grandfather to Hank, Gus and Ike. Read More

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Obituaries 8-30-2017: Nedra Hash

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

Nedra Hash

Nedra R. Hash, 76, of Findlay, passed away at 3:52 p.m. Friday, August 25, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur surrounded by her loved ones.

A memorial service honoring and celebrating Nedra’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 31 in Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan with Pastor Glenn Strohschein officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Read More

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Obituaries 8-30-2017: Doris McDaniel

News Progress Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmasterAugust 29, 2017

Doris McDaniel

Doris L. McDaniel, 96, of Sullivan passed away at 10:24 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, August 30) in French Cemetery in Allenville. Visitation will be held from 10- 11 a.m. Wednesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 8-23-2017: Joseph Abbott

News Progress Posted on August 23, 2017 by webmasterAugust 22, 2017

Joseph Abbott

Joseph E. “Gary” Abbott, 69, of Decatur, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 11 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 23) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. No services will be held. Read More

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Obituaries 8-23-2017: Imogene Spaugh

News Progress Posted on August 23, 2017 by webmasterAugust 22, 2017

Imogene Spaugh

Francis Imogene “Jeanne” Spaugh, 95, of Sullivan passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 in Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, Kansas.

Visitation was 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 19 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan followed by graveside services in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 8-23-2017: Andrew Yarnell

News Progress Posted on August 23, 2017 by webmasterAugust 22, 2017

Andrew Yarnell

Andrew Ryan Yarnell, 27, of Bethany passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August 20 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. Read More

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Obituaries 8-23-2017: Evelyn Christopher

News Progress Posted on August 23, 2017 by webmasterAugust 22, 2017

Evelyn Christopher

Evelyn Mae Christopher, 71, of Florissant, Mo. died at 2:57 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 in her residence.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery near Tower Hill. Read More

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Obituaries 8-23-2017: Dorothy Dettling

News Progress Posted on August 23, 2017 by webmasterAugust 22, 2017

Dorothy Dettling

Dorothy Josephine Dettling, 95, of Decatur died Sunday, August 20, 2017 in McKinley Court Nursing Home.

Graveside service was at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Hammond Cemetery. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care in Decatur handled arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 8-16-2017: Stanley Sanders

News Progress Posted on August 16, 2017 by webmasterAugust 15, 2017

Stanley Sanders

Stanley Charles Sanders, 67, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Tampa.

There are no services planned at this time. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is assisting the family.

Stan was born March 10, 1950 in Decatur, a son of Charles and Patricia Sanders. He was salutatorian of the Sullivan High School class of 1968 and attended the University of Illinois and Bradley University. He had previously worked for AT&T in Florida. Read More

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Obituaries 8-16-2017: Barbara Coslow

News Progress Posted on August 16, 2017 by webmasterAugust 15, 2017

Barbara Coslow

Barbara L. Coslow, 80, of Lovington, passed away at 6:24 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2017 in Shelbyville Manor.

Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Friday, August 18 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be held from 10–12 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Read More

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On Route 133 between Lovington and Arthur, power poles fell as a result of the storm systems that hit central Illinois in two waves on Wednesday, June 17th. These storms left many without power and caused widespread damage throughout the area, including confirmed tornado touchdowns in nearby counties.


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