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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....
Margaret Anne Hoff
Jan. 02, 2025
Margaret Anne Hoff, 82, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 3:15 A.M. on Thursday (01-02-2025) in her home. Margaret was born on July 20, 1942, in Dingwall, Scotland, the daughter of John Francis Manning and Elisabeth Margaret (Mac Donald) Manning. She married Norman Keith Hoff on February 23, 1963,...
Juanita Kay Giles
Jan. 01, 2025
Juanita Kay West Giles, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her home. She was born in Decatur on November 22, 1956, a daughter of the late Coy West and Jewell Swindle West. Juanita loved spending time with her family more than anything. She was also an avid fan of the...
Gayle Annette Marie (DeHaven) Casey
Dec. 31, 2024
Gayle Annette Marie Casey (nee DeHaven) April 24, 1940 – December 31, 2024 (84 years old) Born in Chicago, Illinois We are deeply saddened to announce that on December 31, 2024, at the age of 84, Gayle A. Casey of Decatur, Illinois passed away peacefully in her sleep. Gayle, a dedicated mother...
Richard Albert Tobias
Dec. 31, 2024
Richard Albert Tobias, 78, died Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Mr. Tobias was born in Hillsboro, Illinois, on April 7th, 1946, to his parents Edward and Doris (Parkes) Tobias. He...
David Dwight Wilhour
Dec. 27, 2024
David Dwight Wilhour was born in Taylorville, IL on April 25, 1940 the son of Harry and Miriam (McNeeley) Wilhour. David passed in Decatur, IL on Friday December 27, 2024. David grew up in the Buckeye Community and was active in 4H, MYF and FFA. He started school in the The Buckeye one room...
Donna Marie Meinhold
Dec. 26, 2024
Donna Marie Meinhold, 95, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 26, 2024 with her daughter Lisa by her side following a short illness. She was born April 5, 1929 in Sterling, IL. Her parents were John and Esther Fredricks. She was married to Neil Meinhold on August 16,...
Judy Colvin Burdick
Dec. 26, 2024
Judy Colvin Burdick, 68, departed life peacefully, on 12/26/2024, in the comfort of her home, which she lovingly referred to as “Burdick Ranch.” Judith Lee Colvin was born on October 8, 1956, to her parents, Fred and Betty Colvin. A lifelong resident of Decatur, she lived within 4 miles of her...
Stewart, Mary Luanne
Dec. 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Luanne Stewart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter & aunt of Morrisonville, IL, who passed on her favorite day of the year, Christmas day, December 25, 2024. Born on June 25,1953 to Mary Lou Stogsdill Bergman &...
Donald Edward Crawley Sr
Dec. 25, 2024
Donald Edward Crawley Sr., 87, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 25, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Donald was born in Decatur on October 13, 1937, the son of Ervin and Gladys (Edwards) Crawley. He married Marilyn Binkley on May 24, 1955, in Decatur, Illinois. They enjoyed over 46...
Thomas Edward Risley
Dec. 22, 2024
Thomas Edward Risley was born on April 14, 1935, in Decatur, Illinois and passed away December 22, 2024. After graduating from Decatur High School, he attended Indiana Technical College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. While at school there he was involved in establishing the Newman Club on campus. He went...
Carolyn Kelley
Dec. 22, 2024
Carolyn Kelley, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday (12-22-2024) in Lincolnshire Place. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.