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Obituaries 9-1-2021: Henry Clark

News Progress Posted on September 1, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 1, 2021

Henry Clark

Henry Edward Clark, Sr., 80, of Bethany, passed away at 11:11 a.m. Sunday, August 21, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Memorial graveside services were held Sunday, August 29, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany, with military rites by Bethany American Legion Post #507. Memorials may be made to the family. McMullin-Young Funeral Home handled arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 9-1-2021: Delbert Shipman

News Progress Posted on September 1, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 1, 2021

Delbert Shipman

Delbert Dean Shipman, 85, of Sullivan passed away at 9:05 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, in his home. Read More

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Obituaries 9-1-2021: Henry Sills

News Progress Posted on September 1, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 1, 2021

Henry Sills

Henry D. Sills, 90, of Bethany passed away at 6:40 p.m. August 26, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 9-1-2021: Rodger England

News Progress Posted on September 1, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 1, 2021

Rodger England

Rodger England, 77, of Atwood, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Cremation rites will be accorded, and there will not be any formal services at this time. Read More

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Obituaries 9-1-2021

News Progress Posted on September 1, 2021 by webmasterSeptember 1, 2021

Joyce Courtois

Joyce Ann Baker Courtois, 75, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Fountainbleau Nursing Home in Festus. She was born June 29,1946, in Windsor, the daughter of Dorothy (nee Hampton) Lichtenwalter and Charles Baker. Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Delbert Dean Shipman

News Progress Posted on August 29, 2021 by webmasterAugust 29, 2021
Delbert Dean Shipman
Delbert Dean Shipman, 85, of Sullivan passed away 9:05 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2021, in his home.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan.
Dean was born August 28, 1935, in rural Sullivan, the son of Delbert Dale and Edith L. (Elam) Shipman. He was a retired auto mechanic. Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing and trap shooting. He was the Illinois State Trap Shooting Champion in 1962 and 1963. Dean loved to dance.
He is survived by his son Ron Shipman of Oak Ridge, Mo; and Dean’s partner for over 20 years Eileen Harrington.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

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Recent Obituaries: Henry Edward Clark, Sr.

News Progress Posted on August 26, 2021 by webmasterAugust 26, 2021

Henry Edward Clark, Sr.

Henry Edward Clark, Sr., 80, of Bethany, passed away, 11:11 a.m. Sunday, August 21, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

Memorial graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, with Military Rites by the Bethany American Legion Post #507. Memorials may be made in care of the family. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Henry was born October 30, 1940, in Warrensburg, the son of Lewis and Catherine Lucinda (Wall) Clark. He married Connie Ann Miller on January 9, 1966, in Moultrie County; she preceded him in death on November 14, 2011. Henry served in the United States Airforce. He was a truck driver for 50 years and also worked for H.O. Dick Trucking in Bethany. Henry enjoyed being on the lake and fishing.
He is survived by his son, Robert Clark of Decatur; daughters, Marsha (Randy) Sims of Bethany and Tina Clark of Bethany; brother, Roy (Debbie) Clark of Tower Hill; sisters, Hazel Burnett of Holiday, TN, and Irene Baker of Tower Hill; grandchildren, Kristen, Sara, Chad, Chris, Andrew, Elizabeth, Corey, Dylan, Sarah and Marissa. He is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Ed; 2 brothers and 4 sisters.

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

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Obituaries 8-25-2021: Wilma Swango

News Progress Posted on August 25, 2021 by webmasterAugust 25, 2021

Wilma Swango

Wilma Alice Swango, 101, of Charleston, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 8-25-2021: Anna Sager

News Progress Posted on August 25, 2021 by webmasterAugust 25, 2021

Anna Sager

Anna Jane Sager, 94, of Sullivan, passed away 8:50 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Green Gardens Estates in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 8-18-2021: Opal Ritter

News Progress Posted on August 18, 2021 by webmasterAugust 18, 2021

Opal Ritter

Opal F. Ritter, 101, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2021, in her residence. Read More

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Cooper Atchison, dressed as King George, gave attendees a history lesson while wearing full historical regalia on Thursday, May 14th, at Sullivan Elementary School as part of the school’s yearly fourth-grade Wax Museum event.


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