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Obituaries 1-7-2015: June Trabue

News Progress Posted on January 7, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 7, 2015

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Funeral services for June Evelyn Trabue, 95, of Arthur were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Shrader Funeral Home in Arthur with the Rev. Leroy Allison officiating.  Burial followed in Arthur Cemetery.

She died at 9 p. m. Thursday, January 1, 2015 in Mason Point in rural Sullivan.

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Obituaries 1-7-2015: Patricia Cox

News Progress Posted on January 7, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 7, 2015

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Services for Patricia Ann Cox, 84, of Assumption were held at 10 a.m. Friday in Seitz Funeral Home in Assumption. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery in Assumption.

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Obituaries 1-7-2015: James Helms

News Progress Posted on January 7, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 7, 2015

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James E. Helms, 58, of Sullivan passed away December 14, 2014 in his home.

Visitation will be held 2- 5 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan.

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Obituaries 1-7-2015: Bill Stubblefield

News Progress Posted on January 7, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 7, 2015

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Celebration of Life services for Bill “Stub” Stubblefield, 85, of Sullivan were held at 12 p.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.

He died at 4 p.m. Tuesday December 30, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.

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Obituaries 1-7-2015: Menno Kuhns

News Progress Posted on January 7, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 7, 2015

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Menno Kuhns, 87, of Arthur died at 9:03 p.m. Sunday Jan. 4, 2015 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Otto Center in Arthur with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery in rural Arcola. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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Obituaries 1-7-2015: Athelene Drew

News Progress Posted on January 7, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 7, 2015

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Athelene Drew, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Sunday January 4, 2015 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Celebration of Life services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday). Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. The family has suggested casual attire.

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Obituaries 1-7-2015: Dolores Ryherd

News Progress Posted on January 7, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 7, 2015

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Funeral services for Delores Faye Ryherd, 79, of Sullivan were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in French Cemetery in Allenville.

She passed away in her home surrounded by her family at 7:53 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2014.

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Obituaries 1-7-2015: Maria Broutin

News Progress Posted on January 7, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 7, 2015

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Maria Canavan Broutin, 44, of Lovington passed away at 1:29 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2015 in her home.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements were made by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington.

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Obituaries 1-7-2015: Rudy Edwards

News Progress Posted on January 7, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 7, 2015

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Funeral services for Ruby June Edwards, 66, of Sullivan were held at 11 a.m. Monday in Smyser Christian Church in Gays, officiated by the Rev. Richard Coen and assisted by the Rev. Dan Fultz. Burial was in Smyser Cemetery in Gays. Arrangements were made by McMullin-Young Funeral Home, in Sullivan.

She passed away at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, January 1, 2015 in her daughter’s home in Mattoon.

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Obituaries 1-7-2015: Ruth Garrett

News Progress Posted on January 7, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 7, 2015

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Ruth Young Garrett, 91, of Gays passed away at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 in Heartland Christian Village in Neoga.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Smyser Christian Church in Gays. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Smyser Cemetery in Gays.

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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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