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Recent Obituaries: Edwin Hunt

News Progress Posted on September 7, 2022 by webmasterSeptember 7, 2022
Edwin Hunt
Edwin “Ed” Hunt, 91, of rural Sullivan, passed away 3:08 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2022, at Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Smyser Cemetery, rural Gays. Memorials may be made to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice: 1004 Health Center Drive, Suite 202

Mattoon, IL 61938.

Ed was born November 13, 1930, in rural Sullivan; the son of Howard and Evelyn (Gilbreath) Hunt. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Ed married Louise Weakley on May 20, 1961, in Windsor; she survives. He was a member of the Smyser Christian Church in rural Gays and the Sullivan American Legion Post #68.

He is survived by his wife, Louise of Sullivan; daughter, Debbie Clough of Mattoon; grandchildren, Matt (Tiffany) Hunt of Mattoon and Jesse Clough of Mattoon; sister, Iris Liesen of Brazil, IN. Ed is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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Obituaries 8-31-2022: Phyllis McReynolds

News Progress Posted on August 31, 2022 by webmasterAugust 31, 2022

Phyllis McReynolds

Phyllis Jean McReynolds, 80, of Bethany, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, in her home.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 27, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in rural Bethany. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Read More

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Obituaries 9-7-2022: Mary Goetz

News Progress Posted on August 31, 2022 by webmasterAugust 31, 2022

Mary Goetz

Mary Katherine Goetz, 95, of Bethany, passed away at 4:56 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in Sullivan Health Care and Rehabilitation. Read More

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Obituaries 9-7-2022: Robert Boarman

News Progress Posted on August 31, 2022 by webmasterAugust 31, 2022

Robert Boarman

Longtime Shelbyville resident, local businessman, philanthropist and a legend in the automobile industry, Robert “Bob” L. Boarman leaving a legacy of strength, leadership and devotion peacefully passed in the arms of his loved ones on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Mary Goetz

News Progress Posted on August 26, 2022 by webmasterAugust 26, 2022

Mary Goetz

Mary Katherine Goetz, 95, of Bethany, passed away 4:56 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Sullivan Health Care and Rehabilitation.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bethany for future growth. McMullin-Young Funeral Homes is in care of the arrangements.

Mary was born on September 16, 1926, in Gays; the daughter of Dormethus E. and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Fuller. She married George E. Goetz on June 19, 1949, in Gays; he preceded her in death on May 31, 2007. Mary was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bethany. She owned the Village Shop in Bethany and was the Treasurer for the Habitat for Humanity.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Goetz Morgan of Hendersonville, TN; grandchildren, David, Joshua and Chris Morgan all of Hendersonville, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 10 brothers and sisters.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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Obituaries 8-24-2022: Linda Grieme

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2022 by webmasterAugust 24, 2022

Linda Grieme

Linda R. Grieme, 79, of Bethany, passed away at 4:23 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2022, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 8-24-2022: Zarek Fultz

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2022 by webmasterAugust 24, 2022

Zarek Fultz

Zarek Michael Fultz, 18, of Lovington, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, in his home. Read More

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Obituaries 8-24-2022: Theodore Deadmond

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2022 by webmasterAugust 24, 2022

Theodore Deadmond

Theodore Lane Deadmond, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:50 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Read More

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Obituaries 8-24-2022: Peggy Binder

News Progress Posted on August 24, 2022 by webmasterAugust 24, 2022

Peggy Binder

Peggy Ruth Binder, 73, of Lovington, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at her home in Lovington.
Celebration of Life services will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, August 25, at the Lovington United Methodist Church, 241 S Broadway, Lovington 61937. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. Burial will be held at a later date in Keller Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lovington United Methodist Church. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family would appreciate any memories of Peggy you have to be shared on her tribute wall page at www.mcmullinyoung.com Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Zarek Fultz

News Progress Posted on August 22, 2022 by webmasterAugust 22, 2022

Zarek Fultz

Zarek Michael Fultz, 18, of Lovington, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at his home.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made in care of the family.

Zarek was born on August 16, 2004, in Mattoon; the son of Jeremy Hill and Candice Fultz. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and hanging out with his friends. Zarek was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan. He is greatly loved by his family and friends.

He is survived by his mother, Candice Fultz of Lovington; grandparents, Mike (Pam) Fultz of Panama City, FL, John Hill of Dalton City, Nancy Wendell of Lovington, and Leann Fultz of Decatur; great-grandparents, John L. Lofland of Lovington, Shirle

y Fultz of Sullivan and Keith Richardson of Sullivan.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jeremy Hill; great-grandparents, Romeo Fultz, Shirley Lofland and Joyce Richardson.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

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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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