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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 (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, 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 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, 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...

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, 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...

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...

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, 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...

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 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...