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Obituaries 4-1-2026: Shirley Elder

News Progress Posted on April 1, 2026 by webmasterApril 1, 2026

Shirley Elder

Shirley J. Elder, 95, of Sullivan passed away 1:14 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Heritage Woods, Sullivan.

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Obituaries 3-25-2026: Charles Keown

News Progress Posted on March 25, 2026 by webmasterMarch 25, 2026

Charles Keown

Charles Allen ‘Charlie’ Keown, 88, of Hillsboro, Missouri, formerly of Sullivan, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri after a brief illness.

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Obituaries 3-25-2026: Aileen Elliott

News Progress Posted on March 25, 2026 by webmasterMarch 25, 2026

Aileen Elliott

Aileen B. Elliott, Lovington, passed at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, eight days short of her 101st birthday, in her residence surrounded by her family.

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Obituaries 3-25-2026: Roger Daily

News Progress Posted on March 25, 2026 by webmasterMarch 25, 2026

Roger Daily

Roger Daily, 85, of Sullivan, passed away 9:26 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon.

There will be no services or visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan First Christian Church. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

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Obituaries 3-18-2026: Bensyn Linder

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026

Bensyn Linder

Bensyn Ellis Lea Linder, infant daughter of Gary and Sophia Linder of Altamont, IL, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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Obituaries 3-18-2026: Roger Daily

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026

Roger Daily

Roger D. Daily, 85, of Sullivan passed away 9:26 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon.

Arrangements are incomplete at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan.

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Obituaries 3-18-2026: Rose Maulden-Crane

News Progress Posted on March 18, 2026 by webmasterMarch 18, 2026

Rose Maulden-Crane

Rose Maulden-Crane 86, of Decatur formerly of Sullivan, IL passed away at 12:53 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

A service to honor Rose’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, IL. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. until service time.  Memorials may be made to the Dementia Foundation or American Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at Calvertmemorial.com.

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Obituaries 3-11-2026: James L. Ulrich

News Progress Posted on March 11, 2026 by webmasterMarch 11, 2026

James L. Ulrich

James L. Ulrich, 81, of Taylorville, formerly of Bethany, passed away March 2nd, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Jim was born in Bar Harbor, Maine. He was the son of John and Wanda Ulrich of Brookfield, Illinois.


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Obituaries 3-11-2026: Rebecca Grimes

News Progress Posted on March 11, 2026 by webmasterMarch 11, 2026

Rebecca Grimes

Rebecca Ellen Grimes, 72, of Taylorville, IL, passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born on September 24, 1953, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Raymond Earnest and Velma Marie (Cecil) Ray. She married John Grimes and they later divorced.

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Obituaries 3-11-2026: Cindy Florey

News Progress Posted on March 11, 2026 by webmasterMarch 11, 2026

Cindy Florey

Cindy Darlene Florey, 66, of Dayton, Indiana, went to be with Jesus at 11:23 p.m. on February 26, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She was born February 10, 1960, in Decatur; the daughter of Tom and Darlene Florey. Cindy was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her son, Cody and Lauren Bragg of Lafayette, Indiana; her cherished grandchildren, Jessica Renfro, Killian Stvartak, Jameson Stvartak, Ellie Bragg, Everlie Bragg, and Blake Bragg; and her great-grandchild, Jaxon Stvartak. She is also survived by her siblings, Sharon (Jerry) McDaniel, Randy (Cheryl) Florey, Greg Florey, and Lisa Florey.

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Poppies to honor those who gave all



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On Friday, May 22nd, Ruth Keown, Vice-President of the Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68, greeted the public at the entrance to the local Post Office, distributing Memorial Poppies. Each year, millions of Americans wear these Memorial Poppies in memory of American service members who lost their lives in war while serving their country, and to assist those Veterans who are now hospitalized or in rehabilitation, suffering from wounds and illnesses. Memorial Day poppies distributed by the American Legion symbolize the ultimate sacrifice made by service members and are a tribute to those who lost their lives in war. Wearing the poppy is a way to honor the fallen and ensure their bravery is never forgotten.


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