La Place – Denise “Diane” Bertsche, 63, of La Place, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born in Taylorville, IL, on September 11, 1962, the daughter of Karin O’Brien and Gerry Madeker. She graduated from Findlay High School in 1980 and...

Ronald Earnest Sloan, 83, of Decatur, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025. Ron was born on February 22, 1942, to Roy Ralph Sloan and Helen Elizabeth (Gamble) Sloan. After graduating from Shelbyville High School in 1960, Ron entered the United States Army, proudly serving his country from 1960 to...

Terry Cain, 74, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Doug Rawlings, 66, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Terry Lynn Sadowski, 77, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away October 30, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.  Terry was born in Decatur on April 18, 1948, the son of Wayne and Betty (Gentry) Sadowski. He married Martha Crowe, and they enjoyed over 50 years of married life...

Walter Edward “Sonny” Kwasny, 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Shelbyville Manor Nursing Home in Shelbyville, IL. Sonny was born on October 8, 1943, a son of the late Walter Fred Kwasny and Bertha Mae Long Kwasny. He attended school at Fort Daniels Grade School, Brush College...

Virginia Ann Carter, 70, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away October 28, 2025.  Virginia was born in Decatur on July 29, 1955, the daughter of Loren and Virginia (Garren) Carpenter. She married Gary Carter on September 21, 1974, in Decatur. She had several different occupations throughout her life,...

John Mathew Davis, 56, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. John was born in Saigon, Vietnam, to Bob and Joanne Davis. He graduated from Cerro Gordo High School before joining the U.S. Army where he served for three years. Later, he became a gym owner in Decatur, Illinois, where...

James Arlen Gilbert, 75, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away October 26, 2025, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Arrangements are pending at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Decatur - Michael (“Mike”) Conway Prince of Decatur, Illinois passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. He was 97 years old. Mike was born on August 5, 1928, in Taylorville, Illinois to William E. and Mary (“Mamie”; née Conway). He entered the Army in 1950 to serve in the Korean Conflict, where...

Mary Helen Kikolla, 97, passed away on October 22, 2025, at Aspen Creek Nursing Home in Sullivan, Illinois. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at St. James Church in Decatur, with visitation in the church one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will be in Graceland...

Anthony “Tony” George Harris passed away peacefully on October 16th, 2025, at https://St.Mary’s Hospital.   Tony was born on December 11, 1963, in Columbus, Mississippi, to Anna Love Harris and Johnnie Will Harris. Tony attended MacArthur High School until grade 12, and then later attended Job...