David Fulton Fathauer, age 94, died Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home north of Dalton City, IL, not far from his birthplace. An open-house celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Dave was uncommonly kind, generous, and humble, with a gentle nature and quiet integrity. On the...

Helen Anderson, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Arrangements are pending at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Christine Owens, 73, transitioned from this world on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Born on February 3, 1951, to Percy and Mattiel Meeks in Canton, MS, she was the seventh of twelve children. Christine moved to Decatur, IL, the day after graduating high school in 1969....

Virginia Ruth “Jennie” Sampson, 88, of Saint Petersburg, Florida, passed away December 20, 2024, at her daughter’s home. Jennie was born in Taylorville, Illinois, on August 13, 1936, the daughter of John and Virginia Kinnett. She married James M. Sampson Sr. on August 7, 1955. He preceded her in...

Mitzi Sampson Cooper entered the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, December 18th at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her father, James Sampson on the same date thirty-three years earlier. Mitzi was born in Taylorville, Illinois on July 11th, 1956,...

Carolyn Ann Ernst, 89, passed away on December 18, 2024, in Imboden Creek Senior Living and Rehab. Born on February 16, 1935, in Decatur, IL to Vincent R. “Benny” and Opal P. (Wiggins) Ernst, she was one of eight children and the last one to leave this earth. She was a loving daughter, sister,...

Judith Kay “Judi” Mast, 82, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 15, 2024, at Lincolnshire Place. Judi was born in Decatur, Illinois, on May 11, 1942, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Oliver) Ashmore. After graduating from Stephen Decatur High School, she held numerous different jobs. The...

Ronald (Ron) Francis Reda Sr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Ron was born to Margarite and Anthony Reda in Chicago, Illinois, on November 18, 1941. Ron is survived by his wife of 64 years, Darlene; daughter Cathi (Scott) Tavarczky; sons Ronald (Linzi) Reda, Michael (Kris)...

Thomas Richard “Tom” Dean, 79, of Sullivan, Illinois passed from his earthly home to his eternal heavenly home on December 12, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center with family at his bedside. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Dr. Richard and Dorothy (Sherman) Dean on November 3,...

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Carol Ann Krumwiede, who peacefully departed this life on December 12, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 26, 1963, to Richard and Mary Lee Standridge in Springfield, IL. Carol married Dale Krumwiede on December 27,...

Michael, Stephen Chaney Sr 73 of Decatur Illinois passed away at home on December 10, 2024 surrounded by family. Michael was born June 20, 1951 the son of Florence corn and George Chaney. Stepfather James Powell. Surviving are his daughters Angela Tate of Cerro Gordo. Denise Howell of Decatur and...

Diana Kay Sawyer, 60, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 8, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Diana was born in Decatur on October 3, 1964, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Pritts) Neibuhr. She worked for St. Mary’s Hospital and later as a housekeeper for a hotel. She was...