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Obituaries 8-26-2015: Thomas Polk, Sr.

News Progress Posted on August 26, 2015 by webmasterAugust 25, 2015

Thomas Polk, Sr.

Services for Thomas E. Polk Sr., 84, of Mt. Pulaski were held at 4 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski. Burial will be in Mt. Pulaski Cemetery at a later date.

He died at 3:28 p.m. Saturday Aug. 22, 2015 in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Read More

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Obituaries 8-26-2015: Amy Jamison

News Progress Posted on August 26, 2015 by webmasterAugust 25, 2015

Amy Jamison

Amy S. Jamison, 43, of Ivesdale died Friday Aug. 21, 2015 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Roux-Hinds Funeral Home in Bement. Burial will be in Bement Township Cemetery. Read More

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Obituaries 8-26-2015: Jerry Dycus

News Progress Posted on August 26, 2015 by webmasterAugust 25, 2015

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A Celebration of Life service for Jerry R. Dycus, 78, of Sullivan with military rites by Sullivan American legion Post #68 was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be at a later date.

He passed away at 8:55 a.m. Friday August 21, 2015, in his home in Sullivan.

Jerry was born March 23, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, a son of Orval John and Beulah May Fagan Dycus.  Jerry married Carol Ann Maris June 19, 1960 in Urbana, and she survives. Carol’s brother Ron was the minister for their wedding. Jerry graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School in 1955 and went on to the University of Illinois where he received his bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1960. He spent 30 years in the military; for 10 years he was in the United States Marine Corps where he received the rank of captain and 20 years in the Illinois Army National Guard with the rank of sergeant first class. Jerry was the owner and operator of Wood-N-Bit in Sullivan from 1979 to 2015. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sullivan, the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the U of I, U. S. Jaycees, Sullivan Kiwanis and was a Mason with the George A. Sentel Lodge #764. He was involved with Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity and the Prairie Winds in Sullivan. Jerry was also a very valued and cherished employee with McMullin-Young Funeral Homes for 14 years. Read More

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Obituaries 8-19-2015: Joan Davis

News Progress Posted on August 19, 2015 by webmasterAugust 19, 2015

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Funeral services for Joan Davis, 82, of Lovington were held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.

She passed away at 8:35 a.m. Sunday, August 16, 2015 in Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

Joan was born March 3, 1933 in Decatur, a daughter of Frank and Juanita Howard Wood. She married Joe A. Davis October 29, 1955, and he preceded her in death September 25, 2013. Joan was an Avon representative for many years. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed the time they spent together.  Read More

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Obituaries 8-19-2015: Bill Renner

News Progress Posted on August 19, 2015 by webmasterAugust 19, 2015

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Funeral services for William S. “Bill” Renner, 68, of Springfield were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the First Church of the Nazarene in Springfield with burial in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Bisch Funeral Home in Springfield handled arrangements.

He died just before 4 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 11, 2015 in his residence. Read More

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Obituaries 8-19-2015: Gloria Armer

News Progress Posted on August 19, 2015 by webmasterAugust 19, 2015

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Celebration of Life services for Gloria Armer, 54, of Sullivan were held at 6 p.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Bob Vail officiating.

She passed away at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday Aug. 12, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

Gloria was born June 8, 1961 in Decatur, a daughter of George William ‘Pat’ and Donnabelle Myers Frazier. She had been a home health care provider with Help at Home in Springfield. She married Rick Armer January 30, 1988 in Sullivan. Read More

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Recent Obituaries 8-12-2015: Gloria Armer

News Progress Posted on August 12, 2015 by webmasterAugust 12, 2015

Gloria Armer

Gloria Armer, 54, of Sullivan died at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday April 12 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation 4-6 p.m. Saturday.

Memorials may be made to Moultrie County Relay for Life.

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Obituaries 8-12-2015: Genelle Fleener

News Progress Posted on August 12, 2015 by webmasterAugust 12, 2015

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Funeral services for Genelle V. Fleener, 94, of Lovington were held at 3 p.m. Monday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial was in Hammond Cemetery in Hammond.

She passed away at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan.  Read More

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Obituaries 8-12-2015: Ellen Dixon

News Progress Posted on August 12, 2015 by webmasterAugust 12, 2015

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Celebration of Life services for Ellen J. Dixon, 68, of Sullivan, formerly of Decatur, were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Marge Overlot officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

She died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday August 5, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family.

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Obituaries 8-12-2015: Betty Stutzman

News Progress Posted on August 12, 2015 by webmasterAugust 12, 2015

Betty Stutzman

Funeral services for Betty Stutzman, 64, of Arthur were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola. Burial was in Arcola Cemetery.

She died at 1:32 p.m. Friday Aug. 7, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More

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Photo by R.R. Best

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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