News Progress

Madonna Nees

Madonna Marie (Watkins) Nees, 83, of Sullivan, passed away 5:04 a.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

Beulah Ruth Welch

Beulah Ruth Welch, 93, of Windsor, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Villas of Holly Brook in Shelbyville, Illinois. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor.

Ronald Houchin

Ronald William Houchin, “HOWDY HOWDY”, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Sarasota, FL. 

Ron was born at home on May 27th, 1940, to the late Vernon and Thelma Houchin near Allenville, Illinois. He graduated from Sullivan High School in Sullivan, Illinois in 1958. He then attended courses at Millikin University and the University of Illinois. 

Bill Lindley

Bill Lindley, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:57 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025, in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday August 20, 2025 in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan with Pastor Bob Vail officiating followed by a Celebration of Life Luncheon at the Sullivan American Legion to share stories, memories and to celebrate a life well lived. Military honors will be conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post#68. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan Sports Boosters or to the Sullivan American Legion Scholarship Fund. The family requests casual attire. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Nadene Cochran

Nadene Cochran, 106, of Lovington, passed away 7:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 11, 2025, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial took place in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Lovington.