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Gene A. Pfotenhauer
Dec. 24, 2025
Morton – Gene A. Pfotenhauer, 88, of Morton, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Sanford, FL. Gene was born July 30, 1937, in Chicago, IL, to Albert and Lillian (Dykstra) Pfotenhauer. He went to Lakeview High School and played football. He then put himself through college and graduated...
Darlene Joan German
Mar. 06, 2026
Darlene Joan German, née Renfro, age 74, of Decatur, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was surrounded by those who loved her. Darlene was born on July 27, 1951, in Decatur, IL, daughter of Walter William “Bill” Renfro and Mona “Fae” Renfro. Darlene was affiliated...
Ellen Ann Bowman
Mar. 05, 2026
Decatur – Ellen Ann Bowman, 74, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ellen was born on October 18, 1951, in Wells, MN, the daughter of George and Marcella (Felber) Meyer. Ellen attended Mankato State where she met and later married Steven D. Bowman on...
Theresa Lee-Ann Belcher
Feb. 27, 2026
Theresa Lee-Ann Belcher, 59, of Decatur passed away Thursday, February 27, 2026 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born February 13, 1967, in Decatur, daughter of the late James and Patricia Belcher. Theresa was known as a sweet and caring person. She loved her children and grandchildren with...
Carol L. Kreke
Feb. 26, 2026
Carol L. Kreke, 71, of Decatur, Illinois Carol Lynn Kreke passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. Carol was born April 1, 1954, in Decatur, to Lon and Marie Ernest. She married Mark Kreke on July 12, 1991, who cared for her with unwavering devotion. Carol was...
Marilyn D. Kuehl
Feb. 26, 2026
LONG CREEK- Marilyn D. Kuehl, died at home in Long Creek, IL, at the age of 79 on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Monday, March 2, 2026, at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Mt. Zion. Visitation will be held from 2-4 Sunday at Moran and Goebel...
Robert Louis Smith
Feb. 23, 2026
Robert Louis Smith, 82, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Macon, Illinois, with his family present. Robert “Bob” was born on March 31, 1943, in Decatur, to Kenneth Lee Smith and Ruby Irene Jordan Smith. He married Patricia...
Jacqueline Joan Vanderford
Feb. 15, 2026
Jacqueline Joan (Newton) Vanderford, 87, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Born on November 29, 1938, in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Lloyd Sinclair Newton and Minnie Pearl (Jennings) Newton. Jacqueline is survived by husband, Tommy Vanderford; Children, Donald (Debbie)...
Ann Lee Walters
Feb. 12, 2026
Ann Lee Walters, 85, fell asleep in death Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born August 20, 1940, in Galesburg, Illinois to Melvin & Mayme Dawson. She married Thomas L. Walters on July 18, 1964. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Widmer of Decatur, Illinois; four siblings -...
Roger Dean Dick
Feb. 11, 2026
Roger Dean Dick, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Decatur, IL. He was born on October 12, 1941, in Bethany, IL, a son of the late Robert Dick and Geraldine Creek Dick. Roger graduated from Lovington High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. For 35...
Sabin R. Johnson
Feb. 06, 2026
Sabin R. Johnson, of Arcola, IL, passed away peacefully at 11:34pm on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon, IL, with his family at his side. Sabin was born on December 15, 1956, in Tucson, Arizona. He was the son of John R. Johnson and Marilyn Boot. Sabin married Sharon...
Nancy Jo Ellis
Feb. 06, 2026
DECATUR – Nancy Jo Ellis of Decatur passed away peacefully at 12:08pm Friday, February 6, 2026, in her home with her children by her side. Nancy was born on February 23, 1940, in Decatur, IL. She was the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Davern) Seman. She married David L. Ellis on March 1, 1958,...