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Recent Obituaries: Marjory Queen

News Progress Posted on September 2, 2026 by webmasterSeptember 2, 2026

Marjory Queen

Marjory J. Queen, 87, of Bethany, passed away August 31, 2026, at her home.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2026, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Bethany or to the Marrowbone Public Library, Bethany. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

Marjory was born on July 4, 1939, in Sidell; the daughter of Clarence V. and Rachel E. (Guthrie) Goodall. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University with her Bachelor’s degree in teaching. Marjory went on to teach in the local schools for many years. She married Paul K. Queen on June 6, 1970; he preceded her in death on January 7, 2015. Marjory was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bethany.

She is survived by sisters, Carol L. Wock of Urbana and Catherine K. Allen of Lebanon; nieces and nephews, Bradley Allen of Edwardsville, Becky K. Grob of Lebanon, Catherine (Uwe) Goodall-Heising of Berlin, Germany, and Andrea (Milyon) Goodall-Trulove of Portland, Oregon.

Marjory was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Charles W. Goodall.

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

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Obituaries 8-26-2026: Scott Reed

News Progress Posted on August 26, 2026 by webmasterAugust 26, 2026

Scott Reed

Scott A. Reed, 55, of Danville, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 8:03 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026, in OFS Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville.

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Obituaries 8-26-2026: Steven Phillips

News Progress Posted on August 26, 2026 by webmasterAugust 26, 2026

Steven Phillips

Steven R. Phillips, 44, of Arcola, passed away 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 24, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial was in Penn Township Cemetery, Moweaqua. Memorials may be made in care of the family.

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Recent Obituaries: Steven R. Phillips

News Progress Posted on August 20, 2026 by webmasterAugust 20, 2026

Steven R. Phillips, 44, of Arcola, passed away 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Penn Township Cemetery, Moweaqua. Memorials may be made in care of the family.

Steven was born February 1, 1982, in Decatur; the son of James Odell and MaDonna D. (Wright) Phillips. As an avid outdoorsman Steven enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and just being in the woods. He loved spending time with his friends, family and his loving fiancé, Angie.

Steven is survived by his father, James Odell Phillips of Austin, KY; fiancé, Angie Ziegler of Arcola; son, Austin Ziegler of Arcola; siblings, Richard Phillips of Austin, KY, Pam (Jim) Marler of Urbana, Dave Phillips of Sullivan, Cristal Harris of Austin, KY, Jamie Phillips of Arthur and Clemmie Adams of Arthur. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Steven was proceeded in death by his grandparents, mother, 2 brothers, Timothy and Robert Phillips.

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

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Recent Obituaries: Scott A. Reed

News Progress Posted on August 19, 2026 by webmasterAugust 20, 2026

Scott A. Reed, 55, of Danville, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 8:03 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026, in OFS Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville.

A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Crossroads Christian Church, Danville with Celebration of Life services to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Miles Clark officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Reed Funeral Home Sullivan with Pastor Miles Clark and Pastor Bill Wiggs officiating. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with military rites conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post 68. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested for Jarrett’s College Education Fund.

Scott was born June 19, 1971 in Danville, the son of Lynn and Karen Evans Reed. Scott had been a licensed funeral director for over 25 years. He attended Crossroad Christian Church in Danville. Scott enjoyed model trains and especially steam engine trains and going to New York Yankees baseball games with Jarrett. He organized Pheasants Forever Youth Programs for many years. He served in the Illinois National Guard. Scott married Tracie Sexton Smith on June 12, 2021 in Danville.

Surviving is his wife Tracie of Danville; son Jarrett of Danville, bonus children Ariana (Alex) Smith, Hailee Smith, Mallory Smith and Grant Smith; parents Lynn and Karen Reed and sister Angela all of Sullivan.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

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Obituaries 8-19-2026: Rev. Glenn Strohschein

News Progress Posted on August 19, 2026 by webmasterAugust 19, 2026

Rev. Glenn Strohschein

Rev. Glenn Lawrence Strohschein, Emeritus, 84, of Sullivan passed away surrounded by his loving family at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

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Obituaries 8-19-2026: Judi Hansen

News Progress Posted on August 19, 2026 by webmasterAugust 19, 2026

Judi Hansen

Judi L. Hansen, 65, of Mattoon, formerly of Arthur, passed away at 4:51 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026 in Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon.

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Obituaries 8-19-2026: Brenda Bassett

News Progress Posted on August 19, 2026 by webmasterAugust 19, 2026

Brenda Bassett

Brenda G. Bassett, 83, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2026 in her residence.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan.

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Obituaries 8-12-2026: Kevin Yates

News Progress Posted on August 12, 2026 by webmasterAugust 12, 2026

Kevin Yates

Kevin Mark Yates, 71, of Sullivan passed away 6:25 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home.

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Obituaries 8-12-2026: Lora Snyder

News Progress Posted on August 12, 2026 by webmasterAugust 12, 2026

Lora Snyder

Lora Jo Snyder, age 49, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Sullivan.

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Senior Expo a success



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On Friday, September 4th, Mid-Illinois Senior Services (MISS) was abuzz with activity and a good time was had by all during MISS’ yearly Senior Expo. Local businesses attended to provide helpful information to local seniors, and the staff of MISS was on hand to answer questions, sign people up for services (including Medicare Part ‘D’ enrollments which are fast approaching), as well as provide a free lunch. Many local businesses and individuals donated a wide variety of goods to be sold at the Expo, with all funds raised going directly back into the services MISS provides to local seniors and a much-needed roof repair.


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