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William C. Querrey
Jan. 23, 2025
William C. Querrey of Punta Gorda, Florida died January 23, 2025. William was born September 9, 1953, in Decatur, Illinois to Charles T. Sr. and Mary E. (Clendenen) Querrey. William attended St Teresa High School before going to work at Bridgestone/Firestone in quality control. William was...

John B. Gulick
Jan. 21, 2025
John B. Gulick, 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Niantic at his home. He was born on April 16, 1952, a son of the late Jack Gulick and June Nix Gulick. He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Illinois Union Operating Engineers Local 965. John found...

Larry Flach
Jan. 17, 2025
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 It is with extreme sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Larry Flach. He departed this earth on January 17, 2025. He was...

Charles Richard Antrim
Jan. 15, 2025
Charles Antrim, 89, transitioned from earth to Heaven, January 15th at 4:30 P.M. in Sullivan. He had suffered from Alzheimer’s for several years and had kept trucking in spite of how he felt. Many, many friends and family stepped in to help when needed. For those, we are thankful! He certainly...

Mark J. Sanders
Jan. 14, 2025
Mark J. Sanders, 72, of Sullivan, IL, passed away at 10:28 A.M. on Tuesday (01-14-2025) in Sullivan Healthcare and Senior Living. Mark was born on February 7, 1952, in Decatur, IL, the son of Robert R. Sanders and Cora Jane (Brian) Sanders. Mark was involved with the Boy Scouts including going to...

Janice Taylor
Jan. 13, 2025
Janice Taylor (affectionately known as ‘Punkin’), 76, transitioned into eternity at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1948, in Brownsville, TN, to the union of the late J.D. Taylor and Jannette Covington Taylor. She attended Carver High School in Brownsville before...

JoAnn Wayne
Jan. 12, 2025
JoAnn Wayne, beloved sister and friend, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, Illinois. Born on January 5, 1945, JoAnn was the eldest of ten children to Joseph and Mary (Seaberg) Wayne. She embraced her role as a supportive and...

Jackson, Andre Martinus
Jan. 11, 2025
Services are pending with Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Jennifer Lynne Gollahon
Jan. 07, 2025
Jennifer Lynne Gollahon, 32, of Elwin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on October 1st, 1992, a daughter of Frank Gollahon and Teresa Tucker Gollahon. Jennifer was a graduate of Meridian High School. She worked as a CNA for much of...

Debera Jean Gilbert
Jan. 06, 2025
Debera Jean Gilbert, 69, of Decatur, IL, went home to be with her Lord on January 6, 2025, after fighting the good fight at The Loft Rehabilitation of Rock Springs. Debera was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 21, 1955, the daughter of William H. and Veda F. (Wilt) Kennedy. Debera married the love...

Michelle Renee Williams-Woodland
Jan. 03, 2025
Michelle Renee Williams-Woodland was called to eternal rest on January 3, 2025, at the tender age of 53. She was born on March 26, 1971, to Michael Earl Williams and Gladys Tean (Green) Williams in Decatur, IL. Michelle accepted Christ in her life at an early age and her faith never wavered. She...

Shirley Mudd
Jan. 02, 2025
Shirley Lapearl Mudd, 83, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Freeport, IL, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by the care and support of her loved ones throughout her extended illness. She was born on December 5, 1941, in Beecher City, Effingham County, IL....