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Obituaries 3-27-2024: William Elder

News Progress Posted on March 27, 2024 by webmasterMarch 27, 2024

William Elder

William A. Elder born September 13, 1943 in Monroe Wisconsin to parents William E. and Frances L. Elder. Bill died on March 17, 2024 at age 80. Read More

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Obituaries 3-20-2024: Robert “Teeny” Brewer

News Progress Posted on March 20, 2024 by webmasterMarch 20, 2024

Robert “Teeny” Brewer

Robert Nelson “Teeny” Brewer, 93, of Bethany, passed away at 2:11 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Moweaqua Rehabilitation Health Care Center. Read More

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Obituaries 3-20-2024: Stanley Rothenbuecher

News Progress Posted on March 20, 2024 by webmasterMarch 20, 2024

Stanley Rothenbuecher

Stanley Martin “Stan” Rothenbuecher, 94, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More

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Obituaries 3-20-2024: Martha Mescher

News Progress Posted on March 20, 2024 by webmasterMarch 20, 2024

Martha Mescher

Martha Ann Mescher, 81, of Bethany, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at The Loft in Decatur.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at the First Christian Church, Bethany. Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Stanley Martin “Stan” Rothenbuecher

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2024 by webmasterMarch 18, 2024

Stanley Martin "Stan" Rothenbuecher

Stanley Martin "Stan" Rothenbuecher, 94, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

He was born on April 20, 1929, in Edwardsville, IL, a son of Oliver and Lucille (Martin) Rothenbuecher. Stan was a smart, talented, fun loving man. He was an outdoorsman who loved camping, cooking, his family and Betty. He enjoyed his 27 year career in the Air Force, serving in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War and eventually retiring as a Senior Master Sargent.
Surviving are his sister: Bobbie Collins, Jeanette Baine of OR, Denise Miller of Lovington, and Stanley Rothenbuecher II of Lovington; 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren; best friend and long time companion Betty and her children: Tim of O'Fallon, Jim of Decatur, and Teresa of WI, Betty's 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Stan was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Renee' Downs, brothers: Oliver "Rocky" and Don, and sister Dorothy.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 10 am until the service time of 11 am at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial with military rites will follow in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Cancer research.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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Obituaries 3-6-2024: Roberta McDaniel

News Progress Posted on March 6, 2024 by webmasterMarch 6, 2024

Roberta McDaniel

Roberta Diane McDaniel, 71, of Bethany, died at 1:40 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Read More

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Obituaries 3-6-2024: Donna Scott

News Progress Posted on March 6, 2024 by webmasterMarch 6, 2024

Donna Scott

Donna Sue Scott, 82, of Springfield, Virginia, passed away at 11:00pm Eastern Time on February 24, 2024, at Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. She relied on her strong faith during a long, courageous battle.

A Funeral Service will be held March 8, 2024, at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, Fairfax, Virginia. Service will commence at 1:00pm with visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA  22116-7023. Read More

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Obituaries 2-28-2024: Carroll Ray

News Progress Posted on February 28, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2024

Carroll Ray

Carroll Dean Ray, 76, of Bethany, died at 10:16 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, in St. Joseph Hospital in Tampa, Fla. Read More

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Obituaries 2-28-2024: Rodney Fleming

News Progress Posted on February 28, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2024

Rodney Fleming

Rodney K. Fleming, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2024 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Read More

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Obituaries 2-28-2024: Carolyn Artis

News Progress Posted on February 28, 2024 by webmasterFebruary 28, 2024

Carolyn Artis

Carolyn Sue Artis, 76, of Sullivan, passed away at 4 a.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Read More

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Helmeth receives Amtryke



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River Helmeth received an Amtryke from the Sullivan AMBUCS at their fundraising cookout last Saturday, May 9th, in the Kirby Foods parking lot. River rode her new Amtryke for the first time like a pro as her mom Stephanie, looked on. With a big smile and look of determination, River showed everyone how well she could ride.


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