Obituaries 1-6-2021: Allen “Lee” Slater
Allen “Lee” Slater Allen “Lee” Slater, 90, of Windsor passed away at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021 at home. Lee was born August 23, 1930, in Pana, the son of John and Mildred Slater. Lee grew up in Windsor, graduating from Windsor High School in 1948; he was a star basketball player. After graduation, Lee attended Millikin University before marrying Elizabeth Kays, his high school sweetheart, in 1949. Lee joined the family business, Windsor Supply Co., where he worked building and remodeling homes. He built many homes in and around the Windsor area, including the Slater Subdivision. Lee retired … Read More
Remember When? 1-6-2021
25 Years Ago This Week City employees were given a flat $750 annual raise by the Sullivan City Council. The commissioners were authorized to give the department superintendents any additional increase over the $750 if they deemed it appropriate. Sullivan’s new elementary school was just short of completion, Sullivan School Superintendent Rich Voltz told the school board. The new school would be ready in February if it weren’t for the fact that the gym floor isn’t complete. Sullivan Middle School Principal Nancy Schaljo accepted a donation from Ray Loy of Jerry’s IGA and Tony Kenworthy of the Central State Coca … Read More
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Obituaries 1-6-2021: Lloyd Maurer
Lloyd Maurer Lloyd Henry Maurer 95, of DeKalb, Illinois, formerly of Sullivan, passed away peacefully Friday January 1, 2021 at Oakcrest Retirement Center in DeKalb. He was born December 19, 1925, in Decatur, Illinois and was the son of Carl I. and Nina M. (Obourn) Maurer. Lloyd enlisted in the Army Air Force in late 1943 and served two years during World War II in northern Africa at Casablanca, Morocco as an office assistant to headquarter officers. Lloyd married Helen L. Fahrnkopf September 11, 1949. Lloyd farmed in rural Sullivan for 40 years from 1950-1990. In 1990 he was named … Read More
Obituaries 1-6-2021: Dale Lovekamp
Dale Lovekamp Dale Henry Lovekamp, 88, of Beardstown, died peacefully with his family at his side Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born September 27, 1932 in Arenzville, a son of Robert Henry and Minnie Roegge Lovekamp. He married Wyllia June Tucker February 13, 1954 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beardstown, and she survives. They have been married 66 years. … Read More
Obituaries 1-6-2021: Bill Wooley
Bill Wooley William “Bill” Roy Wooley died at home Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. No public service has been scheduled. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Bill was born April 23, 1950, in Mattoon to Gerald Vane and Ethel Mae Wooley (Bement). He is survived by brothers Dennis of Kentucky and Allen of Massachusetts. … Read More
Preliminary Hearing Held for Jeremy Jean
•January 6, 20201• A preliminary hearing was held for Jeremy L. Jean, 36, of Sullivan Monday, December 28. Jean is accused of one count of official misconduct and five counts of deceptive practices. … Read More