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Blanche Elizabeth Trump
Oct. 17, 2026
Blanche Elizabeth Trump, 93, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Clinton, IL. She was born on October 9, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Willard Litts and Luella Kessler Litts. She was the fifth of twelve children. Blanche married the love of her life, George Trump, on July...
Marilyn Jeanne Canaday
Oct. 16, 2026
Marilyn J. Canaday, 75, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Marilyn was born May 18, 1951, to William and Mildred Holtfreter. She grew up in Blue Mound, Illinois, surrounded by a close and loving family. Grandparents, aunts, uncles,...
Elizabeth Ann Melhorn
Oct. 15, 2026
Elizabeth "Ann" Melhorn (Mawmaw), 86, of Decatur, IL passed away at the Loft of Decatur on October 15, 2026. Elizabeth was born on July 30, 1940, to the parents of Lyle and Theresa Benner. She attended Centennial High School, was a member of St. Thomas Church and was a Catholic Franciscan....
Shannon Dash
Oct. 13, 2026
Shannon B. Workman Dash, 57, was born on September 15, 1969, in Decatur, IL. At 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, she peacefully returned to her Heavenly Home, surrounded by family and friends. She was an avid animal lover, who cherished her kitties the most. She held a longtime career at...
Donald Ray Renfro
Oct. 13, 2026
Decatur - Donald Ray Renfro (78) A proud veteran of the United States Navy passed away peacefully at his home in the presence of family on Tuesday October 13th of natural causes. He was the son of Walter William Renfro and Mona Fae Renfro. Born and raised in Decatur Illinois, he graduated from...
Mary Jo Schultz
Oct. 12, 2026
Mary Jo (Mayberry) Schultz, 91, of Blue Mound, passed away on October 12, 2026, at Lincolnshire Place in Decatur, IL. Mary Jo was born April 10, 1935 in Decatur, the daughter of Paul and Hazel (Henby) Mayberry. She held the fort down while Lee served 20 years in the US Marines. She did whatever...
Otis B Lawrence Sr
Oct. 09, 2026
On October 9, 2026, Otis B Lawrence Sr. peacefully transitioned from this life at home, with his wife and family by his side. He was born on January 18, 1932, in Crockett County, TN, to Bonnie Leon Lawrence and Odelia Anderson Lawrence Bond, On November 26, 1987, Otis married Sandra in Decatur,...
Helen L. Fritzgerald
Oct. 09, 2026
Decatur - Helen L Fritzgerald passed away October 9th in her home surrounded by her loving daughters and son. Helen began her life on December 21, 1930. She was born in a country home near Jacksonville, Il to Henry and Lena Dozier. She was the second of nine children. Helen was picked up by a...
Lillian Beatrice Hawkins
Oct. 06, 2026
Lillian Beatrice Hawkins, 76, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Tuesday (10-06-2026) at Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL. She is survived by her children. Robert Brammer Jr., Gary Brammer, Tammie Rogers, Tapatha Rogers Siblings. Florence Ritz (Danny), Marcy Goodman (Don), Larry...
Patricia A. Higar
Oct. 05, 2026
Decatur – Patricia A. Higar, 90, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026. Patricia was born on January 9, 1936, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Bernard H. and Laverne (Bloomfield) Brink. She graduated from St. Teresa High School and was a member of Ss. James & Patrick Parish. Patricia...
Earline (Shorty) McClennon
Sep. 26, 2026
Earline (Shorty) McClennon, 67 passed away Saturday, September 26th, 2026, in her home. She was born November 14, 1958, in Isola, Mississippi to Roosevelt Harmon Sr. And Earline (Bodie) Harmon. She married George McClennon Jr. In 1986. She leaves behind her only child, son Steven L. McClennon Sr....
Harry T. Howard Jr.
Sep. 23, 2026
Harry Thomas Howard Jr., 69, passed away on September 23, 2026, in Decatur, IL. He was born in Decatur on April 7, 1957, to the late Harry Thomas Howard and Joanne (Morlock) Howard. Harry is survived by his children: Harry Howard, Jamey Gullo, Jr Gullo, Shane Gullo, and Angel Howard; brothers:...