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Carol Lee Stewart
Sep. 07, 2026
Morrisonville - Carol Lee Stewart, 84, of Morrisonville, Illinois, passed away peacefully in Springfield on September 7, 2026, following a brief illness, with her son, Gregory, by her side. Carol was born on June 28, 1942, in a farmhouse just outside Morrisonville to Myrvle Lloyd Smith and Nellie...
Big Lee Carter
Sep. 04, 2026
Cecil Leland Carter, affectionately known to his friends, family, and brothers as "Big Lee," passed away on September 4, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital following a motorcycle accident. He was 67 years old. Born in Indiana on June 27, 1959, Big Lee lived a life defined by service, hard...
Linda L. Busbey
Aug. 28, 2026
Forsyth - Linda Busbey, 81, was a gentle soul with a quiet disposition, a heart of gold, and a deep love for Jesus and for others. She had a beautiful gift for giving, and she found joy in bringing comfort, kindness, and love to those around her. One of Linda’s greatest passions was sewing....
Lorenzo Anthony Mabon
Aug. 27, 2026
Lorenzo Anthony Mabon, 59, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Decatur, IL. He was born in Decatur on March 2, 1967, to Jean Whitelaw Mabon and the late Lonnell Mabon Sr. He worked many jobs over the course of his life, often in manufacturing. For the last decade he had enjoyed a little...
William "Bill" Edgar Lacey
Aug. 27, 2026
William Edgar Lacey, 75, passed away on August 27, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on February 18, 1951, in Joliet, Illinois, to Wilma Bernice Goetz and Donald Atherton Lacey. He was also raised by his stepfather, Stewart Raymond Thompson. William...
Rosaline Marie "Dusty" Huber
Aug. 26, 2026
Tower Hill - Rosaline (Dusty) Marie Huber was born on May 12, 1942 in Carson Township, Fayette County. She earned her wings on August 26, 2026 in Tower Hill, Illinois. Dusty was born to Harold and Lina Paradee and she had 9 siblings who all preceded her in death. The Paradee children were Bill,...
Fred William Born
Aug. 25, 2026
Fred William Born of Decatur, IL, passed away on August 25, 2026. Fred was born on June 21, 1955, to Merlin Max Born and Mary Eileen (Walker) Born. He attended Cerro Gordo and Mount Zion Schools. He was a proud Army veteran and worked several years at Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was also a...
Susan Irene Earhart
Aug. 22, 2026
Warrensburg – Susan Irene Earhart, 67, of Warrensburg, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Susan was born in Dixon, IL, on August 7, 1959, the daughter of George and Doris Irene (Heckman) Beck. She was a member of New Beginnings Church of God and worked at Kohl’s. Susan loved to sew and...
Michael Freeman
Aug. 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michael "Ice Mike" Freeman, born on September 17, 1965, in Marianna, Arkansas passed away in Decatur, IL on Friday August 21, 2026. Michael found joy in many things, but his family was his greatest love. He loved the Lord and reading his Bible that he always kept near. He...
Mary Ann Groves
Aug. 20, 2026
Mary Ann Colbert Groves, 89, of Decatur passed away at Randall Residence of Decatur on August 20, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. Saturday (09-05-2026) with a vigil prayer service at 4:30 P.M. and a visitation from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00...
Gloria Mae Boyd
Aug. 18, 2026
The beautiful life of Gloria Mae Boyd began on February 2, 1964; she was born to Albert Lee Boyd Sr. and Flora Mae Boyd in Brownsville, Tennessee. Gloria was a beloved godmother, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend; she passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Gloria gave her...
Jimmy Ray Cook
Aug. 17, 2026
Jimmy Ray Cook 81, passed away August 17, 2026, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born in April 1945 to William and Marie Cook in Grandview, WA. He married Marsha in August of 1968; she survives. He is also survived by one son Joseph William Cook of California, 3 grandchildren...