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Obituaries 8-15-2018: Michael Smith

News Progress Posted on August 15, 2018 by webmasterAugust 15, 2018

Michael Smith Michael Paul Smith, 67, of Rantoul died Aug. 11, 2018 in OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by McMullin-Young Funeral home in Sullivan. Smith was born Aug. 20, 1950 in Decatur, the son of Lonnie and Imogene Martin Smith. … Read More

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DMH Medical Group Welcomes Urologist

News Progress Posted on August 15, 2018 by webmasterAugust 15, 2018

•August 15, 2018• Michael Kottwitz, MD, has joined the DMH Medical Group and will start seeing patients at Urology Associates of Decatur, located on the campus of Decatur Memorial Hospital at West Hay Medical Center, Suite 200. Dr. Kottwitz’ surgical care includes: Adult general urology, Kidney stones, Urinary symptoms for enlarged prostate, Urinary incontinence, Erectile dysfunction, Vasectomy. Dr. Kottwitz has special interest in minimally invasive surgery and is trained in the da Vinci® XI™ Robotic Surgical System. He completed his Urology Residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, call … Read More

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Menus 8-15-2018

News Progress Posted on August 15, 2018 by webmasterAugust 15, 2018

Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, August 20 – Chicken sandwich, scalloped corn, red cabbage w/sour sauce, bun, applesauce Tuesday, August 21 – Salmon boat, macaroni and cheese w/peas, midair blend veggies, whole grain wheat, pineapple Wednesday, August 22 – Taco salad w/meat, cheese abound beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce, cantaloupe, taco chips, pudding Thursday, August 23 – Turkey salad w/grapes on lettuce leaf, creamy potato soup, crackers, glelatin salad with 1/2 cup fruit Friday, August 24 – Pork chop in gravy, mashed potatoes, breaded tomatoes, whole grain wheat, fruit … Read More

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Musical High School

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Lovington Wins at Water Ball

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Recent Obituaries: James Dwyer

News Progress Posted on August 13, 2018 by webmasterAugust 13, 2018

James Dwyer James T. ‘Jim’ Dwyer, 75 of Sullivan passed away at 8:25 a.m. Saturday August 11, 2018 in his residence. Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Visitation will be from 9 – 11 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to Special Olympics or to the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Jim was born March 7, 1943 in Quincy the son of James T. Dwyer, Jr. and Margaret Thieman. Jim earned his Bachelors in Education from Quincy … Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Angie Ward

News Progress Posted on August 10, 2018 by webmasterAugust 10, 2018

Angie Ward Angie Ward, 83, of Sullivan, passed away 4:10 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Mason Point, Sullivan. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at the First Christian Church, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the services at the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, is in care of the arrangements. Angie was born October 16, 1934, in Mt. Moriah, MO, the daughter of Charles and Wanda (Dimsmore) Adams. She married William Dale Ward on June … Read More

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McD’s Construction Pushed Back

News Progress Posted on August 10, 2018 by webmasterAugust 10, 2018

•August 10, 2018• Plans for the McDonald’s in Sullivan to close for remodeling have been pushed back. The store will remain opened until further details on the build are available, according to owner Angie Matlock. … Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Mary Ann DeBorde

News Progress Posted on August 10, 2018 by webmasterAugust 10, 2018

Mary Ann DeBorde Mary Ann DeBorde, 60, of Sullivan, passed away 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at her residence. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Reed Funeral Home with Bob Vail officiating. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. … Read More

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Recent Obituaries: John F. Casteel

News Progress Posted on August 9, 2018 by webmasterAugust 9, 2018

John F. Casteel John F. Casteel, 93, of Lovington, passed away at 6:36 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in the Anna Veterans’ Home, Anna, Illinois. Celebration of Life services will be Noon Saturday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with D. J. Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – Noon on Saturday. Burial will be in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington with military rites conducted by the Lovington American Legion Post #429. Memorials to Lovington American Legion or Anna Veterans’ Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Mr. Casteel was born July 7, 1925 in … Read More

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Easter Donation



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The Kirby Foods meat department delivered hams to the Moultrie County Food Pantry on Wednesday the 16th, thanks to a generous anonymous donation. The hams will provide a nice Easter dinner.


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