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Obituaries 4-12-2017: Doris Bowers

News Progress Posted on April 12, 2017 by webmasterApril 11, 2017

Doris Bowers

Doris Roney Bowers, 88, of Decatur died peacefully April 8, 2017 in her home.

Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11 in Brintlinger & Earl  Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.

Doris was born November 12, 1928 in Findlay, a daughter of Oscar and Vera  Morris Roney. She married Robert G. Bowers September 3, 1960 in Decatur, and  he preceded her in death October 9, 1999.  Read More

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Obituaries 4-12-2017: Mary Flint

News Progress Posted on April 12, 2017 by webmasterApril 11, 2017

Mary Flint

Mary Ellen Flint (Getz), 79, passed peacefully Tuesday April 4, 2017 in Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sullivan surrounded by her family.

Services with a memorial celebration of life were held Monday, April 10 in Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan, officiated by Pastor Paul McGhghy. Burial was today (Wednesday April 12) in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Annawan, Ill. Read More

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Obituaries 4-12-2017: Mae Hays

News Progress Posted on April 12, 2017 by webmasterApril 11, 2017

Mae Hays

Mae Hays, 83, of Moweaqua died April 8, 2017 in Moweaqua Rehabilitation & Health Care.

Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Seitz Funeral Home in Moweaqua with visitation 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday). Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Moweaqua. Read More

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Obituaries 4-12-2017: Patty Askew

News Progress Posted on April 12, 2017 by webmasterApril 11, 2017

Patty Askew

Patricia “Patty” Askew, 77, of Sullivan died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Private family services will be held. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur assisted the family. Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Mary Ellen Flint

News Progress Posted on April 6, 2017 by webmasterApril 6, 2017

Mary Ellen Flint

Mary Ellen Flint (Getz) - 79 - passed peacefully Tuesday 4/4/2017 at Sullivan Rehab Health Center in Sullivan, IL. surrounded by her family.

Services will be held Monday, April 10, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church, Sullivan Il, officiated by Pastor Paul McGhghy. Visitation  1 pm - 2 pm with Memorial Celebration of Life 2 pm - 2:45 pm. Burial will be Wednesday April 12, 2017 at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Annawan, Il..

Mary was born 1/19/1938 to Frederick J Getz and Elsie Croegert Getz in Mineral, IL. She married Clarence Lester Flint 1/7/1957. Mary received her Registered Nursing Degree at Blackhawk College, Moline, Il  and worked as an RN from 1974 - 2006. She recently retired from Mid Illinois Senior Services, Inc. where she worked as a receptionist from November 2009 - February 2017.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Theresa Reichenbach (Gary) Bradenton, Fl, Daughter-in-law Susan Flint, Findlay, Il, Grandson, Clarence David Flint, Jr, FL, Alex Flint., FL, Granddaughter Brittany St George, FL, Grandson Matthew St George, FL, Granddaughter Danielle Beiler (Bobby), Blue Mound, Grandson Joseph Flint, Findlay and 11 great grandchildren.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Lester Flint, Son Clarence David Flint, Son Daniel Joseph Flint and grandson Michael J St George.

Memorials may be made to Mid Illinois Senior Services, Inc., 114 E Jefferson Street, Sullivan, Il 61951.

Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Obituaries 4-5-2017: Ruth Sandrisser

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

Ruth Sandrisser

Ruth Sandrisser, 87, of Sullivan passed away at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held after 9:30 a.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 4-5-2017: Curtis Yokley

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

Curtis Yokley

Curtis W. Yokley, 46, of Sullivan passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Sullivan. Private family services will be held by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan.

Curtis was born January 14, 1971 in Decatur, a son of Maxie and Bebbie Moran Yokley. He enjoyed drinking coffee and fishing.  Read More

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Obituaries 4-5-2017: Brian Cookson

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

Brian Cookson

Brian W. Cookson, 68, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017 in his residence.

A memorial reception will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 7 in New Beginnings Apostolic Church Fellowship Hall in Sullivan. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 4-5-2017: Virginia Butler

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

Virginia Butler

Virginia A. Butler, 90, of Sullivan passed away at 4 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 3 in Penn Township in Moweaqua. Arrangements were made by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 4-5-2017: Frank Neal

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

Frank Neal

Franklin Hiram Neal, 91, of Urbana, passed away at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Danville.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with Masonic Rites by George A. Sentel Lodge #764. Burial with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. 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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