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Gloria Jean Beck, 83, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away July 11, 2025, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital.  Gloria was born in Decatur on May 15, 1942, the daughter of Adolph and Lois (Janvrin) Schwenoha. She married Richard Beck on February 25, 1987, in Decatur. Gloria was an assistant activities...

Douglas L M Kirk, Sr., age 68, went home to Jesus on July 11, 2025, surrounded by his family.  Visitation will be Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 9am to 11am at First Christian Church, 3350 N MacArthur Rd, Decatur, IL 62526. Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation. Officiating is Chris...

Joyce (Thomas) Urban, 88, passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2025, in her daughter’s home in Springfield, Illinois. Born on October 4th, 1936, in Troy, NY,  Joyce was a graduate of Troy High School and attended HVCC. Joyce lived in Wynantskill for over 60 years and was active in St. Jude’s...

Terry Lee Creason, 78, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Springfield, IL. He was born in Decatur, IL, on November 5, 1946, to the late Ewing Junior Creason and Doris Scheiwe Creason. Terry served his country in the United States Navy as a BM2 on a Destroyer, earning an honorable discharge...

Edward Kent Griffy, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:24 A.M. on Tuesday (07-01-2025) in his home. Ed was born on July 5, 1939, in Effingham, IL, to Paul and Helena (Akins) Griffy. He graduated from Clinton High School. After graduation he worked for Revere Copper and Brass. In 1965 he moved...

Bruce Polley, 75, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, in Decatur.  Born on September 11, 1949, in Decatur to Edward Eugene and Shirley Polley, Bruce was a proud lifelong resident of the area. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from May 1969...

Gary Glen Hartman, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on February 20, 1948, to Glen Hartman and Patricia (Creek) Roberts of Decatur, who preceded him in death. Gary was the eldest of five children; Rod Hartman, Karen Brown, Kevin Roberts, and Jon...

Decatur - Joan Rose Bennyhoff, 96 of Decatur, passed away peacefully at 11:00 am Wednesday June 25, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Joan was born on March 10, 1929, in Decatur, the daughter of Robert and Kathryn (Powers) Grace. Joan worked in a dentist office (Dr....

Carlinville - Charles R. Hompton Sr, 66, of Carlinville, formerly of New Douglas, passed away Friday, June 23, 2025. Charles was born January 16, 1959, in Witt, IL, the son of Billie K. and Sara (Davis) Hampton Sr, and worked as a roofer for many years. No services will be held. Cremation...

Robert J. Hord, 69, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Thursday (06-19-2025) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.

Barbara Sherell Upchurch, 65, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Tuesday (06-17-2025) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.

Venessa Ann Landrum Davis passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1956, in Decatur IL, to the late Timothy Young and Laura Hunt Rowe. Venessa was a member of Community Church of God, where she served on the Usher Board for many years. She loved dancing and spending...