Mattoon – Gary Lee Brunner Sr, 81, of Mattoon, formerly of Oakley, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, and entered into his eternal home. Gary was born on January 16, 1944, in Decatur, the son of William Arthur Brunner Sr and Mary Irene (Walker) Brunner. He worked as a machinist at Mueller Co. for...

Jimmie Dean Pocklington passed away at his residence on April 5, 2025, at 1:50am. He was born at Carlinville Hospital on March 18, 1960. Jimmie’s parents are Anna and Charles Pocklington. He was married to Vicie Pocklington. Jimmie has three children: Timothy Parnell, Ann Price, and Jimmie...

Springfield – Stephen Charles Dillman, 67, of Springfield, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. Stephen was born on August 6, 1957, in Hannibal, MO, the son of Donald Ray Dillman and Marion Lee (Ward) Dillman. He was an Army veteran and worked as a police officer for the...

Kelly J Westbrook, 60, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025 at 3:33 p.m. while surrounded by his family. He was born on October 5, 1964, to Charles and Joyce Westbrook. Kelly worked his entire life as an iron worker. He enjoyed being outdoors, muchroom hunting, classic rock...

Kendra Walters, born on September 21, 1975, passed away on April 1, 2025. Her warm and compassionate nature will be sorely missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Kendra was known for her unwavering kindness, selflessness, and humor which left a mark on the hearts of many. She leaves...

Decatur - Karla Hendren, 78, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at her home in Decatur, Illinois. Karla was born August 6, 1946, in Effingham, the daughter of Theodore B. and Helen L. (Apke) Hoffman. Karla dedicated much of her professional life to helping others with physical and mental...

Decatur - Margie Yoder, 100, of Decatur passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn of Danville, Illinois. Margie was born November 13, 1924, in Decatur, the daughter of Homer and Margaret (Casey) Thompson. She graduated from St. Teresa High School. She was a dedicated tax professional...

Mrs. Corrine Seals-Hayes, born August 28, 1933, in Lucy, Tenn; outside of Memphis, Tenn to Mr. Wesley Seals and Mrs. Samuella (Sam Ella) Peterson-Seals. She answered God's call and immediately moved to Glory, she took memories and left us with memories; this is her story. She was married to the...

Richard (Dick) Marion Stubblefield, 85, of Alpharetta, GA, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Richard was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather (Papa). He enjoyed his family, friends, church community, golfing, fishing, woodworking, jazz music, and learning...

Decatur – George Edward Trump, 94, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. George was born on November 8, 1930, in Decatur, IL, the son Charles and Julia (Marshall) Trump. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, George was the owner/operator of Trump Brothers Grain Company. He married...

Helen Marie Sebok, 87, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 15, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Helen was born in Fayetteville, Ohio, on April 30, 1937, the daughter of Eugene and Josephine (Stephens) Carlier. She married William David Sebok on June 2, 1956, in Decatur. He...

Robert F. “Bobby” Bristow, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Liberty Village of Clinton. Bobby was born on April 10, 1947, to the late Ralph and Polly Price Bristow. He enjoyed spending his leisure time fishing. He is survived by: children, Josie Plummer of Clinton, Jeff (Rachel)...