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Roger Dale Baugh
Jul. 13, 2026
Roger Dale Baugh, 69, of Sullivan, IL, passed away at 10:25 A.M. on July 13, 2026, in Sullivan Health Care and Senior Living. Roger was born on December 18, 1956, in Terre Haute, IN. He is survived by two sons: Roger Baugh, Jr, and Matthew Baugh. Roger was preceded in death by his parents. A...
Houser, Tommy
Jul. 12, 2026
Tommy “Tom” Bryan Houser, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Springfield, IL. Born on July 19, 1951, in Illinois, the son of Ora Wayne and Eula Irene (Cain) Houser. Tom married his beloved wife, Tammy Belt, on November 27, 2004, spending a wonderful 22 years together. He enjoyed music,...
Jeff French
Jul. 10, 2026
Jeff French, 74, of Lincoln, IL, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. Born on September 5, 1951, Jeff was a quiet and gentle man who brought joy to those around him with his kind demeanor and ever-present smile. Jeff had a passion for collecting model cars, t-shirts, and hats. His love for...
Cord Dwigans
Jul. 07, 2026
Cord Charles Dwigans, age 51, passed away on July 7, 2026, in Illinois. He was born in Houston, Texas on December 19, 1974. Throughout his life, he spent many meaningful years living in both Texas and Florida, before spending his final chapters in Decatur, IL. A resolute and decorated veteran,...
Laela Tezzill Deviner
Jul. 05, 2026
Decatur – On July 5, 2026, the world lost a beautiful soul when Laela Tezzill Deviner passed away quietly into peace. Laela was born in Decatur, IL, on October 10, 2008, to Leland Deviner and Tierra Transou. She was an active student and a dedicated cheerleader for the Eisenhower Panthers where...
Shirley Marlene Cummins
Jul. 01, 2026
Shirley Marlene Cummins, 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. She was born on November 23, 1935, in Decatur, Illinois, to the late Beauford Helm and Leona Abell Helm. Her most important work was as a homemaker, dedicating herself to her family. She was of the Christian...
George Michael "Mike" Sommer
Jul. 01, 2026
Decatur – George Michael “Mike” Sommer, 73, of Arcola, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Mike was born in Rantoul, IL, on December 30,1952, to Roger and Kathleen (Cook) Sommer. Mike was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving is his sister, Sue Wade of Arizona, and many...
Shirley Ann Holloway
Jun. 29, 2026
Shirley Ann Holloway, 81, of Latham, IL, passed away at 6:35 P.M. on Monday (06-29-2026) at her home. Shirley was born on June 24, 1945, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Adair Boyd Wyland and Ruby Estherley (Taylor) Wyland. Shirley had worked as a Mental Health Technician at the Lincoln...
Clinton Robert Keller
Jun. 27, 2026
Clinton Robert Keller, 61, passed away at 5:40 P.M. on Saturday (06-27-2026) in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Robert was born on August 28, 1964, in Decatur, IL, the son of Clinton Joe Keller and Frances Carol (Simpson) Keller. He married Shelly Jean Bledsoe in December 1984 in Decatur, IL. Robert...
Jacqueline Sue Dowd
Jun. 24, 2026
Jacqueline Sue Dowd, 83, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. She was born on April 3, 1943. Jacqueline was a strong, fiercely independent woman whose love, determination, and spirit touched everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all...
Lucille C. Mahler
Jun. 23, 2026
Forsyth - Lucille Consetta Mahler, 95, of Forsyth, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Born on September 21, 1930, in the Chicago suburbs, Lu met her husband William “Bill” Mahler at work (she was a secretary in the accounting department and he was a salesman). They were married on September...
Franklin Wayne Owens
Jun. 22, 2026
Franklin Wayne Owens, 79, of Oakley, Illinois, passed away on June 22, 2026. Born on April 12, 1947, in Decatur, Illinois, Frank was the son of Hubert Franklin Owens and Neomia Ruth Shockey. He lived a life defined by his family and a deep appreciation for the simple things that brought him...