Decatur – Roger D. Braasch, 68, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Roger was born on October 22, 1956, in Mattoon, IL, the son of Bernard B. and Doris E. (Scott) Braasch. An Army veteran, Roger worked for the U.S. Postal Service. Preceding...

Randall Lee (Randy) Wittig, 61, of Decatur, Illinois, died June 8, 2025.    Randy was born in Decatur on February 25, 1964 to William D. Wittig and Sandra Pyles.    He is survived by sons, Brandon (wife, Chelsea) of Streator, IL and Dylan of Decatur.  Mother of Peoria, AZ  Granddaughter, Lindon...

Mt. Zion – Karen Sue Gensler, 74, of Mt. Zion, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Karen was born on January 9, 1951, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of John and Patsy Ann (Alderson) Stull. Preceding her in death were her parents and infant brother James...

Clifford Wynne Jr., 50, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are in care of Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Decatur – Carol Lee Ridgeway, 80, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. Carol was born on September 2, 1944, in Mason, IL, the daughter of Donal M. and Geneva (Smith) Davis. She married Marvin L. Ridgeway on August 31, 1963, in Dietrich, IL. A member of the Cerro Gordo United Methodist...

John Thomas Hand, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Springfield, IL. He was born on October 3rd, 1944, in Petoskey, Michigan. He was a son of the late Millard Robert Hand and Alta Bailey Hand. John served his country in the United States Army and went on to work at Wiese Planning and...

FORSYTH- William A. “Bill” Frame, M.D., 65, of Forsyth, passed away at his home on Monday, June 2, 2025. Memorial service to celebrate Lorie and Bill’s life will be held at 1 pm Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Faith Baptist Church, South Shores, 875 West Grove Road, Decatur. Visitation will be...

FORSYTH - Lorie C. Frame, 62, of Forsyth, passed away at her home on Monday, June 2, 2025. Memorial service to celebrate Lorie and Bill’s life will be held at 1 pm Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Faith Baptist Church, South Shores, 875 West Grove Road, Decatur. Visitation will be held from 11 to...

Thomas Bounds, 72, of Hillsboro, Illinois, passed away June 2, 2025 in his home. Arrangements are pending at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Betty Lou McKee (September 2, 1930–May 29, 2025) was an amazing woman who led an amazing life. Betty was born in Tell City, Indiana, to Birdie and Everett Miles. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Alfred, Wilfred, and Clifford; and husband, Dan McKee. Betty is survived by...

Caroline Ruffini, 89, passed away on May 28, 2025, in Decatur, Illinois. Caroline was born to Clarence and Lorna Bomball on August 31, 1935, in Decatur. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church; St. John’s is where she married her beloved husband, Delfino Ruffini, they were married...

Sophia P. Jackson Perry 88 departed this life Wednesday May28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sophia was born on June 16, 1936, in Brownsville, Tennessee. The daughter of Lee Andrew Perry and Gertie B. Perkins. Sophia accepted Christ early in her life. She attended The House of...