Louis Edmond “Lee” Walston, Jr., 68, of Oakley, Illinois, passed away September 3, 2025, in Springfield, Illinois.  Lee was born on April 16, 1957, at Englewood Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Louis E. Walston and Carol M. Neeb. Lee was in the middle of five generations of Louis E. Walstons. Lee...

Robert Merritt Breeze, 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:45 P.M. on Tuesday (09-02-2025) in The Loft of Decatur. Robert was born on July 6, 1948, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Lewis Carl Breeze and LaVerna (Hayes) Breeze. He married Lynn Ann on June 12, 2000, in Decatur, IL. He is survived by...

Lorie Graessle, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Lindach, Germany, passed away on September 2, 2025, at home with family by her side. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date with a celebration of life for family and friends to follow. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Maureen (“Baba”) Elizabeth Williams, 64, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with several medical conditions, surrounded by her family and friends.  Maureen was born January 10, 1961, in Decatur, to Joan (Stewart) Kennedy and Robert P Kennedy....

Decatur – Judy Hogan Dougherty, 70, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout her illness, she showed remarkable strength, grace, and faith, continuing to put others first and cherishing every moment with her family. Judy...

Decatur – Carol O’Brien Harding, 75, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family. Carol was born on November 27, 1949, in Taylorville, IL, the daughter of James W. and Kathryn (Abell) O’Brien. She married Joseph D. Harding on April 6, 1973, in...

Jeffrey Carl Hamilton called out, “You Have Life, Embrace it,” then bade farewell and ascended to Heavens Above Thursday morning, August 28, 2025. Bravely and selflessly he endurred 2 years of failing health. Born in Decatur, IL, March 6, 1958, the 4th of 5 children, he attended DPS and...

Barbara “Barbie” Lynn Ernst, 62, passed away on August 27, 2025, in Decatur, IL. She was born to William and Mary Ellis on October 21, 1962, in Decatur, IL.  She enjoyed thrifting, learning new things, charity, and giving to others less fortunate. She was a cosmetologist who loved sharing her...

Christopher Cox, 29, of Vandalia, IL, passed away August 23, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital, after being hit by a drunk driver. He was born on January 24, 1996, in Decatur, IL, the child of Clara Cox.  Chris loved to spend time with his family and friends. Some of his favorite pastimes...

Effingham - Justin Tyler Kresin of Effingham Illinois left us too soon on August 23rd, 2025.  His passing has left a void in so many lives around him, as we will remember Born on July 5th, 1982, Justin Tyler Kresin was the son of Lori Ann Williams and Wayde Thomas Combs.  After completing high...

Betty Joan Ashford, 88, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away August 22, 2025.  Betty was born in Chicago on July 1, 1937, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Bausch) Haselsteiner. She married Porter Francis Ashford on October 4, 1958, in Glenview, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 2020.  Betty...

Sean Christopher Marling died unexpectedly due to complications related to a diabetic low on August 22, 2025. He will be missed by the many people across the globe impacted by his strength, determination, and integrity. Sean was born on January 21, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio to Susan Lee Hedrick and...