↓
 

News Progress

More news about the people of Moultrie County than any other newspaper in the world

  • Home
  • News
    • News Briefs
    • Jail Report
    • Mo. Co. Most Wanted
    • Obituaries
  • Feature Stories
  • Sports
  • Editorials
  • Social
    • Video Archive
    • Poll Archive
  • Links
    • News Progress Staff
    • History of the News Progress
    • RR's Portfolio
  • Email Us
  • General News Submissions
  • Subscription
    • Members Area
    • Current Issue
    • Manage Your Profile
  • Login

Submit a news item, obituary, or legal notice to advertise@newsprogress.com

March 17, 2026 Election Results

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Recent Obituaries: Charlene Joyce Elzy

News Progress Posted on December 1, 2023 by webmasterDecember 1, 2023

Charlene Joyce Elzy

Charlene Joyce Elzy, 86, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:44 p.m. Tuesday November 28, 2023 in Sarah Bush Hospital, Mattoon.

Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday December 2, 2023 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Bob Vail officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Jonathan Creek Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Charlene was born July 17, 1937 in Arthur, the daughter of Thomas and Erma Kercheval Jocelyn. She had worked at the State Bank of Arthur and then was a homemaker. She later worked at the Villa and Shoes Too in Arthur and was an Avon Representative. Charlene had been a member of the Arthur United Methodist Church and the Jonathan Creek Christian Church. She married Clifford Gale Elzy on October 10, 1958 in Arthur.
Charlene dedicated her life to her family and enjoyed spending time with them most. She also enjoyed baking, knitting, playing yahtzee with her husband and tending to her flowers.
Surviving are her husband Clifford Gale Elzy of Sullivan; sons Lyle Elzy of Sullivan and Jeff (Rachel) Elzy of Sullivan; daughter Jennifer (Tom) Lambdin of Bethany; grandchildren Aaron (Jamie) Elzy, Brandon Elzy, Hilari (Tyler) Willdrick, Cassandra Lambdin, Kendra Elzy, Hayden Elzy (Breea Brown), Elizabeth Lambdin, Hannah Elzy, Tyler (Kyleigh) Elzy, Natalie (Mikhail) Smith, Bralyn Elzy and Brixtyn Elzy and eight great grandchilden.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Mark, two sisters and a brother.
The grandchildren of Charlene would like to extend gratitude and additional sympathy to Charlene’s youngest daughter, Jennifer, who served as her primary caregiver through the end of her life.
Posted in Recent Obituaries

Obituaries 11-29-2023: Emma Woolridge

News Progress Posted on November 29, 2023 by webmasterNovember 29, 2023

Emma Woolridge

Emma Imogene (Elzy) Woolridge was born April 27, 1935 in Doniphan MO to Ollie Mae and Joseph Walter Elzy. She made her home in Sullivan IL. She passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at The Arthur Home, where she had lived for the past 4 years. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 11-269-2023: Gary Harlin

News Progress Posted on November 29, 2023 by webmasterNovember 29, 2023

Gary Harlin

Gary L. Harlin, 69, of Windsor, passed away 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 11-29-2023: Steve Grose

News Progress Posted on November 29, 2023 by webmasterNovember 29, 2023

Steve Grose

Steve M. Grose, 53, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:18 a.m. Sunday November 19, 2023 in his residence. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 11-29-2023: Richard Freeman

News Progress Posted on November 29, 2023 by webmasterNovember 29, 2023

Richard Freeman

Richard Eugene Freeman, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:13 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 11-15-2023: Marilyn Yeakel

News Progress Posted on November 15, 2023 by webmasterNovember 15, 2023

Marilyn Yeakel

Marilyn E. Yeakel, 92, of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, November 9th, 2023, at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 11-15-2023: E. Brent Moore

News Progress Posted on November 15, 2023 by webmasterNovember 15, 2023

E. Brent Moore

E. Brent Moore, 74, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Saturday November 11, 2023 in Courtyard Estates, Sullivan. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 11-15-2023: Greg Ilk, Jr.

News Progress Posted on November 15, 2023 by webmasterNovember 15, 2023

Greg Ilk, Jr.

Gregory A. Ilk, Jr., 55 of Champaign, passed away at 10:04 p.m. Thursday November 9, 2023 in Carle Hospital, Urbana. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 11-15-2023: Betty Giberson

News Progress Posted on November 15, 2023 by webmasterNovember 15, 2023

Betty Giberson

Betty Ann Rincker Giberson, 90, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:18 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2023 in Carriage Crossing Senior Living, Decatur, IL. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Obituaries 11-1-2023: Gordon Wood

News Progress Posted on November 1, 2023 by webmasterNovember 1, 2023

Gordon Wood

Gordon Ray Wood, 89, of Sullivan passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Read More

Posted in Obituaries

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

 

Helmeth receives Amtryke



News Progress


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.


© 2024 - News Progress
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

100 W. Monroe St., Sullivan, IL 61951 Phone: 217-728-7381 | Open: Hours Vary

↑