George Timothy (Tim) Schmidt, aged 73, passed away on October 26, 2024, at his home in Taylorville, IL. Born on September 10, 1951, Tim lived a life marked by dedication to his family, a passion for learning, and a notable career. Tim graduated from Stephan Decatur High School and shortly...

Forsyth – William Francis “Bill” Busbey, 81, of Forsyth, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Bill was born May 27, 1943, in Shreveport, LA, the son of William George and Mary (Conerton) Busbey. He graduated college from Louisiana Tech University in 1966, was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes...

Nelda E. Strachan, age 90, of Decatur, IL, passed peacefully into heaven on October 22, 2024, at 1:28 AM, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 3, 1934, she married the love of her life, Robert L. Strachan Sr., in 1953. They shared 59 wonderful years together until his passing in...

Carolyn A. Morville, 87, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 10:17 P.M. on Tuesday (10-22-2024) at The Loft Rehabilitation of Rock Springs. Carolyn was born on August 11, 1937, in Monticello, IL, the daughter of Harrison Sherman Oldfield and Virena Daisy (Moffett) Oldfield. She married Stuart...

Decatur - William E. Roberts, 90, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. A celebration of life will be 3pm, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Mt. Zion Christian Church. Private burial will take place in Harristown Twp Cemetery.

Decatur – James D. Beck, 50, of Moweaqua, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. James was born February 07, 1974, in Decatur, IL, the son of Thomas A. and Madelyn H. (Fortner) Beck. He was a graduate of Macon High School and worked as a union sheet metal worker....

Virginia Rose Darnell, 91, of Decatur, formerly of Blue Mound and Sullivan, Illinois, passed away October 21, 2024, at Hickory Point Christian Village. Virginia was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 1, 1933, the daughter of George and Lillie (Jett) Huesmann. She married James A. Darnell on...

Larry Donell Cole Pattin, 65, was born November 5, 1958, in Cairo, Illinois, to parents Chester Cole and Dorothy Mae Pattin, both now deceased. He was called home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2024, at his home. Larry worked as a chef/cook at the Bungalow Restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,...

Darrell Dowling, 84, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born in Decatur on July 26, 1940, to the late Walter Dowling and June Gunter Dowling. He made his living as a welder at both ADM and Mechanical. Darrell was a member of Central Baptist...

Decatur - John K. Woodruff, 67, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 12:32 P.M. at Springfield Memorial Hospital. John was born on January 24, 1957, in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Jesse and Lois Woodruff. John had a warm, loving, caring heart who held his family at high...

Brenda Mathis Sensenig Gordy, 84, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born on September 30, 1940, in Dover, TN, to the late Ryman Mathis and Loree Williams Mathis. Brenda made her living as a Real Estate Agent and a proud member of The Daughters of...

Floyd Martin Rubin, 84, of Decatur, Illinois peacefully departed this world surrounded by family on the morning of October 14, 2024 while residing at Vonderleith Living Center in Mt. Pulaski. During the past 11 months, he faced unrelenting health challenges, but those challenges also created a...