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Michael David Deetz
Oct. 20, 2026
Michael David Deetz, age 70, passed away on October 20, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer. He graduated from MacArthur High School, served honorably in The United States Navy and attended Western Illinois University studying Horticulture. Mike made many friends while working at Lock Stock...
Brylan Lee Williams
Oct. 18, 2026
Brylan Lee Williams, 22 years old, of Decatur, IL, passed away on October 18th, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born in Decatur on September 20th, 2004, to Cara Hammel and David Williams II. Brylan attended Lockhart’s Barber College where he was completing hours at Precision’z...
Sharon Lee Crosbie
Oct. 18, 2026
Mt. Zion – Sharon Lee Crosbie, 73, of Mt. Zion, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026. Sharon was born on December 30, 1952, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Bixler) Crosbie. She worked as a stock clerk for 20 plus years at Value City. She loved Elvis Presley and Mickey...
Stephen Clark Cooper
Oct. 17, 2026
Stephen Clark Cooper August 8, 1945 – October 17, 2026 Stephen Clark Cooper, 81, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2026, surrounded by love. Steve was born on August 8, 1945, in Decatur, Illinois, to Clark E. Cooper of Argenta, Illinois, and Mary Jane Gaither...
Blanche Elizabeth Trump
Oct. 17, 2026
Blanche Elizabeth Trump, 93, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Clinton, IL. She was born on October 9, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Willard Litts and Luella Kessler Litts. She was the fifth of twelve children. Blanche married the love of her life, George Trump, on July...
Marilyn Jeanne Canaday
Oct. 16, 2026
Marilyn J. Canaday, 75, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Marilyn was born May 18, 1951, to William and Mildred Holtfreter. She grew up in Blue Mound, Illinois, surrounded by a close and loving family. Grandparents, aunts, uncles,...
Elizabeth Ann Melhorn
Oct. 15, 2026
Elizabeth "Ann" Melhorn (Mawmaw), 86, of Decatur, IL passed away at the Loft of Decatur on October 15, 2026. Elizabeth was born on July 30, 1940, to the parents of Lyle and Theresa Benner. She attended Centennial High School, was a member of St. Thomas Church and was a Catholic Franciscan....
Shannon Dash
Oct. 13, 2026
Shannon B. Workman Dash, 57, was born on September 15, 1969, in Decatur, IL. At 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, she peacefully returned to her Heavenly Home, surrounded by family and friends. She was an avid animal lover, who cherished her kitties the most. She held a longtime career at...
Donald Ray Renfro
Oct. 13, 2026
Decatur - Donald Ray Renfro (78) A proud veteran of the United States Navy passed away peacefully at his home in the presence of family on Tuesday October 13th of natural causes. He was the son of Walter William Renfro and Mona Fae Renfro. Born and raised in Decatur Illinois, he graduated from...
Mary Jo Schultz
Oct. 12, 2026
Mary Jo (Mayberry) Schultz, 91, of Blue Mound, passed away on October 12, 2026, at Lincolnshire Place in Decatur, IL. Mary Jo was born April 10, 1935 in Decatur, the daughter of Paul and Hazel (Henby) Mayberry. She held the fort down while Lee served 20 years in the US Marines. She did whatever...
Otis B Lawrence Sr
Oct. 09, 2026
On October 9, 2026, Otis B Lawrence Sr. peacefully transitioned from this life at home, with his wife and family by his side. He was born on January 18, 1932, in Crockett County, TN, to Bonnie Leon Lawrence and Odelia Anderson Lawrence Bond, On November 26, 1987, Otis married Sandra in Decatur,...
Helen L. Fritzgerald
Oct. 09, 2026
Decatur - Helen L Fritzgerald passed away October 9th in her home surrounded by her loving daughters and son. Helen began her life on December 21, 1930. She was born in a country home near Jacksonville, Il to Henry and Lena Dozier. She was the second of nine children. Helen was picked up by a...