Obituaries 4-9-2014: Troy Reed
Troy Reed Troy Reed, 66, of Bruce died at 10 p.m. Monday April 7, 2014 in his residence. … Read More
Obituaries 4-9-2014: Pat Sanders
Pat Sanders Celebration of Life services for Patricia J. “Pat” Sanders, 86, of Sullivan were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with the Rev. Charliam Renner officiating. Burial was in Arcola Township Cemetery. She passed away at 11:30 a.m. Thursday April 3, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More
Area Post Office Hours to Change Beginning May 17
Lovington averts closure with community input by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Local post offices will soon be undergoing changes, a trend that is not just confined to this area, but happening all across the country. “Nationwide, larger offices will now take care of smaller offices,” said Ann Stock, the current OIC (officer in charge) at Sullivan Post Office. But contrary to what some may think, post offices aren’t making changes because of budget cuts. “Instead of closing, post offices are being re-evaluated for customer usage. This way they can still have a presence in rural America,” explained Valerie Welch, the … Read More
Obituaries 4-9-2014: Mary Fitzgerald
Mary Fitzgerald Cremation rites were accorded Mary E. Fitzgerald, 95, of Washington, Ill. Burial of cremains will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Metamora at a later date. Wright & Salmon Mortuary of Peoria handled arrangements. … Read More
Eleventh Annual Spores N’ More Mushroom Festival April 18, 19
The 11th annual Spores N’ More Mushroom Festival will be held at Lake Shelbyville Friday and Saturday April 18 and April 19. The mushroom festival boasts a variety of activities sponsored by Heartland RC&D, Shelby County Office of Tourism, and area communities surrounding Lake Shelbyville including Findlay, Shelbyville, Sullivan, and Windsor. All activities are open to the public. … Read More
Obituaries 4-9-2014: Aimee VanHook
Aimee VanHook Celebration of Life services for Aimee Sue VanHook, 77, of Sullivan were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. … Read More
Obituaries 4-9-2014: Teri Parrish
Teri Parrish Teri R. Calhoun Parrish, 55, of Sullivan, formerly of Mattoon, passed away at 10:26 p.m. Thursday April 3, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Celebration of Life services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Russ Sanderson and the Rev. Paul McGhghy officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday). Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. … Read More
Obituaries 4-9-2014: Pauletta Wilkerson
Pauletta Wilkerson Pauletta Bea Wilkerson, 65, of Windsor died at 8:18 p.m. Monday April 7, 2014 in her home. … Read More
Obituaries 4-9-2014: Carol Denney
Carol Denney Carol A. Denney, 66, of East Peoria passed away at 5:37 a.m. Friday April 4, 2014 in East Peoria. She was formerly of Sullivan. Carol was born Jan. 5, 1948 in Hannibal, Mo., a daughter of Cecil R. and Eva E. Hoskins Edmiston, and they preceded her in death. … Read More
Gottfriedt Goes Off in Return as Lady Redskins Roll McArthur 11-0
Mercy given after five innings by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Some things just don’t require many words to explain. After Taylor Gottfriedt went 2-3 with a single, double and 2 RBI, along with scoring a run herself in her return from a knee injury, Redskins head coach Ben Richter simply said, “It’s great to have her back.” After a nine pitch half inning in the field, Elissa Stewart and Christina Brown both worked walks—Stewart scored on a wild pitch—and Liz Inman was hit by a pitch, setting up Gottfriedt with runners on second and third. Gottfriedt sent a liner past … Read More