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Terry Wayne Propst
Mar. 02, 2025
Terry Wayne Propst, 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 11:40 P.M. on Sunday (03-02-2025) in his home. Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great friend to many. Terry was born on September 14, 1947, in Decatur, IL, the son of Wayne David Propst and Mary...

Patricia A. Grant
Feb. 27, 2025
Decatur – Patricia A. Grant, 89, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025. Patricia was born on August 27, 1935, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of James J. and Dorothy J. (Peebles) Moran Jr. Patricia attended St. Mary of the Woods College and Millikin University. She worked as a...

Scott Busboom
Feb. 26, 2025
Robert Scott Busboom, 62, of Foley, Alabama, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on February 26, 2025. Scott was born on November 3, 1962, to Wayne and Patricia Busboom in Champaign, Illinois. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle , nephew, and friend, whose life...

Gerald L. "Jerry" Stephens
Feb. 25, 2025
Decatur – Gerald L. “Jerry” Stephens, 68, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Celebration of life will be held at West Decatur Church of God in Harristown on Saturday, March 1st from 1 to 3 PM. Jerry was born on January 29, 1957, in Decatur, IL. He graduated from Lakeview High...

Elvina Lavina Farthing
Feb. 23, 2025
Elvina Lavina Farthing, 73, died February 23, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born on September 20, 1951, in Alton, Illinois to Mable Marie Burchell and George Michael Collins. She married Thomas Lee Farthing on June 18, 1974. They were divorced later after over 20 years of...

John Arthur Lyons
Feb. 22, 2025
John Arthur Lyons passed away on February 22, 2025 at the VA Home in Quincy, IL. He was born on May 27,1947 in Springfield to Arthur and Dorothy Lyons. He lived in Riverton and Rochester IL before moving to Decatur. He graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1965. After graduation, he...

Carolyn Mae Bonnell
Feb. 22, 2025
Carolyn M. Bonnell, aged 82, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Born on December 8, 1942, Carolyn was a cherished member of her community and a beacon of love and support in her family. Carolyn was a graduate of Argenta-Oreana High School and spent her life dedicated to her family...

Betty Jo Nicholls
Feb. 22, 2025
I lost my mother, and my children lost their grandmother when Betty Jo Nicholls passed away at 4:22am on February 22, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born the daughter of Omar Weatherford and Ethel Ellen (Hamm) Weatherford on October 25, 1933. She was a hairdresser for 51 years. She leaves behind...

Cynthia L. Pfeiffer
Feb. 17, 2025
Cynthia Pfeiffer, 69, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. In honor of Cynthia's wishes, cremation will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. No formal services will be held.

Davinder Kaur
Feb. 17, 2025
Altamont - Davinder Kaur, 71, of Altamont, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. Services will be Friday morning, February 21, 2025, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Waymond Ledbetter
Feb. 15, 2025
Waymond Ledbetter, 94, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Waymond was born April 21, 1930 in Saint Louis, OK, to the late Marshall Holly Ledbetter Sr. and Myrtle Mae Henderson Ledbetter. Waymond graduated in 1948 from St. Elmo Community High School....

Randall, Gary Lee
Feb. 11, 2025
Gary Lee Randall, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 10:53 P.M. on Tuesday (2/11/2025) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Gary was born on July 10, 1939, in Decatur IL the son of Harold R. and Eloise (Pope) Randall. He attended Warren and Roosevelt schools and Decatur High School. He was an army...