Carl Louis McGehee, 61, passed away at home on December 26, 2025. Carl was born on March 25, 1964, to Jim and Rita (Tippitt), in Gurnee, IL. After graduating from high school, he served in the Marine Corps from 1982 to1986, attaining the rank of Corporal. Carl graduated from SIU in Carbondale,...

Thomas “Tom” Eugene Emert, 69, passed away on December 25, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Born on March 25, 1956, the son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Hayes) Emert. Tom married his beloved wife, Wanda (Braughton) Emert, on May 18, 1988, in Decatur, IL. They spent a wonderful 52 years together before Tom’s...

Lenore Barbara Sloan died late Christmas Day, 2025.    She was an adventurous soul whose journey led her to multiple continents and professions. She was a loyal daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was an entrepreneur. Lenore was also an avid reader who preferred pets over...

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Paul E. Smith passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Smith; his parents, Ora and Mont Smith; and his sister, Sue Watts. Paul is survived by his sons, David Smith (Julie), Craig Smith (Michelle), and his bonus son, Brad Gillmar...

Mary Jane (Traughber) Baird, born August 8, 1939, in Taylorville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Elmo and Mildred Traughber.  Jane’s life was marked by devotion to family, community, and a spirit of adventure. On October 23, 1957, she and...

Edward E. Connon, 94, died at 6:48 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Mr. Connon was born in Mishawaka, IN, on March 9, 1931, son of the late William A. Connon and Zella Smith Connon. He attended public schools in South Bend, IN, and graduated from Purdue University in 1958 with a...

Lois Lynette Brandis, 78, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 12, 2025.  Lois was born in Decatur on August 29, 1947, the daughter of Melvin and Elma (Pinkley) Sloan. She married Joseph “Joe” Brandis on October 16, 1967. He preceded her in death in 2001.   Lois and Joe were owners and...

William “Bill” Richard Havener, 83, passed away at 3:28 P.M. on Tuesday (12-09-2025) at St. John’s Hospital Springfield, IL. Bill was born on May 21, 1942, in Decatur, IL, the son of Otis Leroy Havener and Mable Marie (Chance) Havener. He married Karen Britton on November 4, 1978, in Decatur, IL....

Robert Dale “Ike” Henson, 75, of Ivesdale, Illinois, formerly of Decatur, passed away December 7, 2025, at UI Health Center in Indianapolis, IN.  Ike was born in Decatur on May 13, 1950, the son of Robert and Virginia (Stout) Henson. He married Catherine Pride on October 25, 1986, in Largo, FL....

Click Here for Live Streaming Larry "Duck" Allen Benton, 76, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Larry was born on June 26, 1949, in Memphis, TN, the son of Mary Ellen Smith. Larry grew up in Memphis and cherished his life's history in Tennessee. Larry was also a veteran...

Decatur - Jeannie (Jean) Benedict, 66, of Decatur Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 6th, surrounded by those she loved and who loved her. Jeannie was born in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, one of two, on October 1st 1959, she was always proud of the fact that she was born a twin. She is...