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Donald Lee Rasmussen
Nov. 08, 2026
Maroa - Donald “Don” Rasmussen, March 8, 1967 – November 8, 2026 Donald “Don/Donnie” Rasmussen, 59, was born on March 8, 1967, to his beloved mother, Irene. He passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his wife and children. Don leaves behind his loving wife, Erica...
Vivian L. Spain
Nov. 07, 2026
Decatur - Vivian L. Spain, 92, of Decatur, Illinois, passed on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11:34 a.m. She was born November 12, 1933, to Perry Crowe and Mary Adams Crowe. She is survived by her children, Danny (Vicki) Lynch, Dianna (Steve) Hanners, Red Lynch and Dean (Katie) Lynch....
Douglas Anthony "Doug" Vaux
Nov. 06, 2026
Mt. Zion – Douglas Anthony “Doug” Vaux, 79, of Mt. Zion, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family. Douglas was born on December 26, 1946, in Estherville, IA, the son of Bernard and Mary (Kruse) Vaux. He worked many years at Ameren retiring in 2009. Doug was a...
Princess Viola Fern Dilley
Nov. 04, 2026
Princess Viola Fern Dilley (Cole), 80, of Mt. Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at 12:01 a.m. on November 4, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her son, Tom, and daughter, Bobbie Jo, by her side. She was born in Tower Hill on May 5, 1946, daughter of the late Arthur Edgar and Esther Cole. She...
James "Bruce" Moore
Nov. 04, 2026
James Bruce Moore, 76, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, November 4th 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was born on April 15th, 1950, in Decatur, Illinois to James Moore and Mary Piraino Moore. He grew up on the family farm in...
Jack Russell Barr
Nov. 01, 2026
Jack Russell Barr, 90, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Decatur, IL. He was born in Logan County on November 5, 1935, to the late Walter Russell Barr and Ella Hutton Barr. He grew up on the family farm, spending the first three years of his education at a one-room...
Jack Ray Montz
Nov. 01, 2026
Jack Ray Montz, 82, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026 in his home. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date to honor and celebrate his life. Jack was born July 14, 1944 to Robert Grant and Ella Mae Montz (Irby). Jack married Nora Jan Brister on June 21,...
Michael Eugene Foutch
Oct. 29, 2026
Michael Eugene Foutch, 57, of Decatur, passed away on October 29th at his home in Decatur. Michael was born on February 20, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois to Donna Reynolds. Michael married Crystal Robinson on January 26, 2016 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur, sharing ten wonderful years...
Kay Smith Burrous
Oct. 28, 2026
Kay Smith Burrous (Kay Ann Smith), a beloved mother, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 28th, 2026. Kay was born to Jim and Veda Smith on June 18th, 1942. She was raised in Springfield, Illinois alongside her big brother, Tony Smith, who proceeded her in death. The family loved to...
Inez Marie Evans
Oct. 28, 2026
Decatur – Inez Marie Evans, 72, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026. Inez was born on December 28, 1953, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kenneth Merle and Bonnie J. (Graves) Evans. Inez volunteered at the local library and helped people learn to read. Inez was preceded in death by...
Zachary Aaron "Zachdood" Pritchett
Oct. 28, 2026
Zachary Aaron “ZachDood” Pritchett, 30, passed away in Springfield, IL, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with his family and many friends at his side. He was born in Decatur on July 12, 1996, to Courtney Poling Pritchett and the late Nickoles B. Pritchett. He worked in the family business that his...
Joan M. Sheedy
Oct. 24, 2026
Springfield – Joan M. Sheedy, 92, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, in her home with her family at her side. Joan was born on August 15, 1934, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Edwin and Rose (Bansbach) Fuhrmann. A member of Little Flower Catholic Church, Joan worked as a...