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Obituaries 9-7-2016: Carol Bolsen

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2016 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2016

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Carol L. Bolsen, 82, of Sullivan, went to her heavenly home at 3:25 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2016.

Celebration of Life services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Jonathan Creek Christian Church in Sullivan with Pastor Lyle Goss and Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 8-31-2016: Lillian Bathe

News Progress Posted on August 31, 2016 by webmasterAugust 31, 2016

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Lillian L. “Pee Wee” Bathe, 74, of Sullivan, passed away August 29, 2016 in her home in Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 3 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, September 2 in the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in French Cemetery in Allenville. Read More

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Obituaries 8-31-2016: Ethel Cookson

News Progress Posted on August 31, 2016 by webmasterAugust 31, 2016

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Ethel Cookson, 90, of Sullivan, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 29 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 8-31-2016: Lois Lamb

News Progress Posted on August 31, 2016 by webmasterAugust 31, 2016

Lois Lamb

Lois O. Lamb, 91, of Sullivan died at 5:37 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

A celebration of Life service for the former Shelbyville resident was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 27 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville. Read More

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Obituaries 8-31-2016: Maurice Rauch

News Progress Posted on August 31, 2016 by webmasterAugust 31, 2016

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Maurice F. Rauch, 84, of Bethany, died at 9:50 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services were at 10:30 a.m. (today) Wednesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with the Rev. Gail Allen officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by Bethany American Legion Post # 507 was in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany.  Read More

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Obituaries 8-24-2016: Ruby Elzy

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2016 by webmasterAugust 24, 2016

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Ruby Irene West Elzy, 90, formerly of Bruce and Sullivan died August 19, 2016, in Austin, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 27 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, August 26 in the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.       Read More

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Obituaries 8-24-2016: Randy Newberry

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2016 by webmasterAugust 24, 2016

Randy Newberry

Randy Dale Newberry, 55, of Lovington died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

Per Randy’s wishes no services will be held. Read More

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Obituaries 8-24-2016: MaDonna Phillips

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2016 by webmasterAugust 24, 2016

MaDonna Phillips

MaDonna Dean Phillips, 66, of Effingham died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in her home.

Funeral services for the former Arthur resident were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Penn Township Cemetery in Moweaqua. Read More

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Obituaries 8-24-2016: Dorthy Claytor

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2016 by webmasterAugust 24, 2016

Dorthy Claytor 

Dorthy M. Claytor, 87, of Decatur died Aug. 19, 2016.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur with burial in Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care handled arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 8-24-2016: Alice Lawyer

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2016 by webmasterAugust 24, 2016

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Alice E. Lawyer, 63, of Arthur, formerly of Lovington, passed away at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family.

Services to celebrate Alice’s life were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 in Wyman Park in Sullivan conducted by Pastor Larry Bricker and Pastor Al Rennert. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. 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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