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S. Carl Biermann
Nov. 26, 2024
Carl Biermann of Greenview/Rochester went home to heaven on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 12:00pm. He was born on August 30, 1963 in Springfield, the son of Wally and Lorna Biermann. He married Nancy McMurray on July 6, 1985 and they raised three sons, Nicholas (Kristin), Cyle (Becca), and...

Gigi Klaas
Nov. 25, 2024
Gigi Klaas, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. Arrangements are pending at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Mary Louise Mix
Nov. 23, 2024
Mary Louise Mix 80, of Owensville, Missouri. She was born on July 25, 1944. She was the eldest daughter of the late Carl D. and Rose E. Limes. She is survived by her two children Mike McClelland (Leslie) of Overland, MO and Denise Felly (Todd) of Rapid City, SD; 2 grandchildren, Ashley McClelland...

Mamie Catherine "Cathy" Currie
Nov. 22, 2024
Decatur – Mamie Catherine “Cathy” Currie, 58, of Decatur, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024. Cathy was born on May 21, 1966, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Charles O. Wilkes and Mamie Currie Jelks. She loved to laugh and have fun, cook for her family, watch movies and get dressed...

Arthur G. LeBeane Jr
Nov. 22, 2024
Arthur Grant LeBeane Jr., aged 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 22, 2024. He was born on July 5, 1953, in Bolivia, Illinois. He served his country in the United States Army. Arthur was known as a loving father and grandfather who cherished his family deeply. Arthur iss...

Earl L. Riddle Jr.
Nov. 22, 2024
Decatur – Earl L. “Lenny” Riddle Jr, 69, of Decatur, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024. Earl was born on October 14, 1955, in Decatur, IL, the son of Earl Leonard and Audrey Estell (Rawlings) Riddle Sr. He worked at Mueller Co. for 17 years and then owned and operated Lenny’s Lawn Care for 10...

Glenn Clinton Hargis
Nov. 21, 2024
Glenn Clinton Hargis, 79, passed away November 21, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. Glenn was born to Glenn C. Hargis and Grace Mabel Stockdale in Decatur April 19, 1945. He was a lifelong resident of Decatur and had a very broad career in his life after his military service. Glenn...

Willa Mae Watkins
Nov. 21, 2024
Decatur – Willa Mae Watkins, 89, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, in her home. Willa Mae was born on February 2, 1935, in Chicago, IL, one of five children to the late James Watkins. She was a happy lady who enjoyed working at M.R.I. where she made license plates and helped...

Michael Keith Gooden
Nov. 19, 2024
Jacksonville – Michael Keith Gooden, 53, of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Michael was born on May 1, 1971, in Springfield, IL, the son of Alan Keith Gooden and Diana L. (McMillen) Ahrens. He attended Southeaster Illinois College, worked as a laborer, enjoyed gaming on his...

Grant S. Wright
Nov. 19, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Grant Samuel Wright on November 19, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois. Grant Samuel Wright was born June 5th, 1986 in Springfield, Illinois. He was a N.D.T. Technician, doing weld & metal testing for most of his adult life. Grant had many things...

Lyle Tappendorf
Nov. 18, 2024
Lyle Tappendorf, 85, of Decatur Il passed away on November 18,2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Lyle was born September 15, 1939, to Leonard and Marie Tappendorf in Dewitt Il. Lyle lovingly referred to by his grandchildren “the Grand Pooh-Bah" is survived by his son Benjamin Tappendorf;...

Marjorie A. Rodgers May
Nov. 17, 2024
Marjorie A Rodgers May, 98 of Decatur, IL passed away November 17, 2024, in Urbana, IL. She was born May 22, 1926, in Decatur, Il, daughter of Harold and Kathryne Rodgers. She married James (Jim) May (Dec. 1991) in 1950. She later married John Mooney (Dec. 2011) in 2005. Survivors include two...