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Obituaries 5-3-2017: Mickey Fleener

News Progress Posted on May 3, 2017 by webmasterMay 2, 2017

Mickey Fleener

Mickey Kay Fleener, 68, of Lake City passed away early Tuesday morning, April 25, 2017 in St. John’s Medical Center in Springfield.

Funeral services to celebrate her life were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home in Decatur with the Rev. Larry Bricker officiating.

Mickey was born April 23, 1949 in Arthur to William Thomas and Mabel Stolley Dean. She married Michael Fleener June 10, 1967 in Arthur. Mickey loved to read, shop, flowers and little babies. Read More

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Obituaries 4-26-2017: Joe Cochran

News Progress Posted on April 26, 2017 by webmasterApril 25, 2017

Joe Cochran 

Joseph M. Cochran M. Sgt. USAF (Ret) passed away March 17, 2017.

He will be buried will full military honors at 11 a.m. May 3 in the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. He will be interred with his wife Joni Cochran.

He was born March 3, 1933, a son of Esther and Walter “Babe” Cochran.  Read More

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Obituaries 4-26-2017: Billy Woolsey

News Progress Posted on April 26, 2017 by webmasterApril 25, 2017

Billy Woolsey

Billy Woolsey, 56, of Sullivan passed away at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017, in Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graham Chapel Cemetery in Allenville with military honors conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post #68.  Read More

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Obituaries 4-19-2017: Joann Grove

News Progress Posted on April 19, 2017 by webmasterApril 18, 2017

Joann Grove

Dona Joann Grove, 84, of Bethany, died at 1:50 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements.

Dona Joann Grove was born January 2, 1933 in Rinard, Illinois to James Lowell and Edna Marie Gibbs. She graduated from high school and moved to Decatur to work at Kemper Insurance where she met and married Jimmie Dale Grove. Together they raised five children in Bethany. Read More

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Obituaries 4-12-2017: James Whitacre

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

James Whitacre

James B. Whitacre, 80, of Maroa died Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 11 a.m-1 p.m. Thursday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur followed by a graveside service in Maroa Cemetery. Read More

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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.

Send condolences to www.leavememoriesnotdebt.com
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Photo by R.R. Best

The Autumn pumpkin harvest is underway as evident in this field east of Sullivan near Cooks Mills two Sundays ago.


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