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., 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 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, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday (12-22-2024) in Lincolnshire Place. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.

Sandra “Sandy” Catherine Neff Smith, born on May 29, 1942, in Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, in Cocoa, Florida.  Sandy was the first of five daughters born to Archie and Jacqueline Finley Neff, both of whom preceded her in death.  During her formative years Sandy...

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...