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Obituaries 5-25-2022: Ron Andres

News Progress Posted on May 25, 2022 by webmasterMay 25, 2022

Ron Andres

Ron Andres was born in Effingham, Illinois, July 12, 1939, and left this world to be with his one true love, Marilyn, on May 15, 2022. Read More

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Obituaries 5-25-2022: Betty Stremming

News Progress Posted on May 25, 2022 by webmasterMay 25, 2022

Betty Stremming

Betty Margaret Stremming, 85, of Strasburg, formerly of Windsor, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, Ill. Read More

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Obituaries 5-18-2022: Ilene Bryant

News Progress Posted on May 18, 2022 by webmasterMay 18, 2022

Ilene Bryant

Ilene J. Bryant, 78, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Sunday, May 8, 2022. in Mason Point in Sullivan with her family by her side. Read More

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Obituaries 5-18-2022: Jody Benedict

News Progress Posted on May 18, 2022 by webmasterMay 18, 2022

Jody Benedict

Jody Lyn Benedict, 53 of College Station, TX, formerly of Lovington, passed away at 5:13 a.m., May 12, 2022, at Ascension Medical Center in Austin, Tex., with her Mom by her side. Read More

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Obituaries 5-11-2022: Amy Taylor

News Progress Posted on May 11, 2022 by webmasterMay 11, 2022

Amy Taylor

Amy L. Taylor, 56, of Springfield, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Saturday April 30, 2022 in her residence. Read More

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Obituaries 5-11-2022: Brady Phillips

News Progress Posted on May 11, 2022 by webmasterMay 11, 2022

Brady Phillips

Brady T. Phillips, 30, of Tuscola, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, in his residence.
There was a visitation Tuesday, May 10 with a Celebration of Life Service following at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Read More

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Obituaries 5-11-2022: Alma Miller

News Progress Posted on May 11, 2022 by webmasterMay 11, 2022

Alma Miller

Alma Kate Miller, 86, of Tuscola, passed away at 6:49 a.m., Monday, May 2, 2022, at Lincolnshire Memory Care in Decatur.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 21, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home in Lovington. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery in Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Church of God. Read More

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Obituaries 5-11-2022: Rick Blickensderfer

News Progress Posted on May 11, 2022 by webmasterMay 11, 2022

Rick Blickensderfer

Rick E. Blickensderfer 63, of Dalton City, went to join his wife and love of his life in Heaven at 11:37 a.m., Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Rick was born August 8, 1958, in Monticello, Ill., a son of Robert and Norma (Wattles) Blickensderfer.  He married Elizabeth “Renee” McPeak November 17, 1979. She preceded him in death June 28, 2021. Rick had retired as a diesel mechanic from Midwest Fiber. He had served as a trustee for the village of Dalton City.  He took pride in having a well-kept yard. His passion in life were his family and especially his grandchildren. Read More

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Obituaries 5-11-2022: Stanley Barnes

News Progress Posted on May 11, 2022 by webmasterMay 11, 2022

Stanley Barnes

Stanley Wayne Barnes, 85, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022.
Stanley was born August 24, 1936, in Sullivan, to Wilford Earl and Ida Grace (Grider) Barnes. Stan graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University where he attended on a basketball scholarship and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Upon graduation, he began his career at National Distillers and Chemical Company in Tuscola. Read More

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Rcent Obituaries: Brady Phillips

News Progress Posted on May 9, 2022 by webmasterMay 9, 2022

Brady Phillips

Brady T. Phillips, 30, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his residence.
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.
Brady was born January 4, 1992 in Mattoon, IL, the son of Liz Phillips and Brad Phillips. Survivors include his parents, sisters: Clarisa Phillips and Emmalee Phillips, and other extended family members and friends.
Preceded in death by grandfathers: Floyd Stutzman and Ron Phillips.
Brady served his country as a US Army Sergeant. He worked as a forklift driver at Syngenta. Brady loved going fishing and spending time with his friends. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Please come share memories and stories.
In lieu of flowers, funeral expense donations are greatly appreciated. Monetary donations can be made through Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.com

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Easter Donation



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The Kirby Foods meat department delivered hams to the Moultrie County Food Pantry on Wednesday the 16th, thanks to a generous anonymous donation. The hams will provide a nice Easter dinner.


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