Crystal Renee Cowger was born in Decatur, Illinois on August 26th, 1985, to Lynn and Sharon Cowger. She was eager to come out and see the world, sliding out on the delivery table into Aunt Ann’s arms. She was hesitant at first when her brother Jonathan was born, crying with jealousy if anyone...

Nicholas Hurelbrink 40 of Decatur Il passed away on January 30, 2025, in his home. He was born on January 23, 1985, in Decatur Il to Mark Hurelbrink and Julie Reynolds. Surviving are his father, Mark Hurelbrink and Julie Reynolds; children, Kane and Kaley Hurelbrink of Mt. Zion and Gage and...

Loretta Mae Umfleet, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away on January 28, 2025 after a short term decline in health. Loretta was born on December 6, 1934 to Irene and Philip Durbin of Decatur, IL. Loretta graduated from St. Teresa High School in 1953 and began her career at Illinois Bell Telephone...

Larry Dean Lay, 82, of Manito, IL, passed away at 10:05 A.M. on Tuesday (01-28-2025) at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL. Larry was born on December 1, 1942, in Delavan, IL, the son of Murl Lay and Josephine (Miller) Lay. He married Geraldine Allyn Johnson on February 8, 1964, in Manito,...

Glenn E. Lowe 80 of Decatur Il passed away on January 24,2025 at his home. He was born in Decatur Il on March 9, 1944, to Ted and Elberta Garrett-Lowe. Glenn is survived by his wife of 40 years, Allison; son, Michael(Deanna) Lowe of Decatur; grandchildren, Cara Hoffman of Goose Creek, SC,...

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, 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...

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 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, 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 (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, 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...