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Obituaries 6-16-2021: Lonnie Bunfill

News Progress Posted on June 16, 2021 by webmasterJune 16, 2021

Lonnie Bunfill

Lonnie Wayne Bunfill, 70, of Sherwood, Oregon, passed away May 8, 2021, in Tualatin, Oregon. He was a devoted husband who showed his love and care for his wife every day, 46 years to be exact. He was fun-loving, adventurous, and a joy to his family. Read More

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Obituary 6-9-2021: Carl Steward

News Progress Posted on June 9, 2021 by webmasterJune 9, 2021

Carl Steward

Carl Dean Steward, 85, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:55 a.m., Monday May 31, 2021, in Mason Point in Sullivan with his family by his side. Read More

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Obituaries 6-2-2021: James Parsley

News Progress Posted on June 2, 2021 by webmasterJune 2, 2021

James Parsley

James Edward Parsley, 89, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:37 a.m., Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More

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Obituaries 6-2-2021: Louetta Horath

News Progress Posted on June 2, 2021 by webmasterJune 2, 2021

Louetta Horath

Louetta Faye Horath, 86, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:35 a.m., Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 6-2-2021: Linda Wiley

News Progress Posted on June 2, 2021 by webmasterJune 2, 2021

Linda Wiley

Linda A. Wiley, 76, of Bethany passed away at 10:49 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 6-2-2021: Evelyn Johnson

News Progress Posted on June 2, 2021 by webmasterJune 2, 2021

Evelyn Johnson

Evelyn Maude Johnson, 90, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 2021, in Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More

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Obituaries 6-2-2021: Arthur Hoffman

News Progress Posted on June 2, 2021 by webmasterJune 2, 2021

Arthur Hoffman

Arthur “Kent” Hoffman, 74, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on May 30, 2021.
He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Sondra; sons Chris (Stacey) and Van; sisters, Iris Buxton of Petersburg, IL and Linda Roach of Sun City West, AZ, many nieces and nephews and the loves of his life, his grandkids: Braedan, Gavin and Ava.
Funeral services are pending.

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Obituaries 6-2-2021: Dale McKinney

News Progress Posted on June 2, 2021 by webmasterJune 2, 2021

Dale McKinney

Dale McKinney, 79, of Bethany, passed away at 1:15 a.m., Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Memorial graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 26) in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery with Pastor Bob Vail officiating. Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Linda A. Wiley

News Progress Posted on May 28, 2021 by webmasterMay 28, 2021

Linda A. Wiley

Linda A. Wiley, 76, of Bethany passed away 10:49 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Mason Point, Sullivan.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, Tuesday at the funeral home in Sullivan. The family requests casual attire. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Bethany. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Linda was born February 16, 1945, in Bethany; the daughter of Alven E. and Anna (Thomas) Lillico. She married Jerry L. Wiley on September 6, 1967 in Moultrie County; he preceded her in death on January 30, 1993. Linda was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church, rural Bethany. She was a registered nurse and received her Oncology Certification. Linda enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda M. Mosser of Bethany; grandchildren, Joshua Betts of Bethany, Adrienne Betts of Charleston, J.B. Mosser of Bethany and Mason Betts of Charleston; great-grandchildren, Roman Betts, Korbin Betts and Amiyah Pope.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sisters and 1 brother.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
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Obituaries 5-26-2021: Shirley Chaney

News Progress Posted on May 26, 2021 by webmasterMay 26, 2021

Shirley Chaney

Shirley Jeanean Chaney, 85, of Mattoon, formerly of Allenville, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Palm Terrace in Mattoon. 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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