Doris Irene Kapper, 96, of Forsyth, IL, passed away on Sunday (12-01-2024) at 12:40 A.M. at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, IL. Doris was born on May 16, 1928, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Raymond W. Neibuhr and Helen L. (Fox) Neibuhr. She married Maurice E. “Pete” Kapper on February...

Margaret (Ray) Butts, 93, of Decatur passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on December 4, 1930, in East Alton, IL. She graduated from East Alton Wood River Community High School. She was married to James Butts on December 30, 1950. They raised...

Arnold Arthur Gross, 89, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away November 28, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arnold was born in Decatur on January 1, 1935, the son of Arthur and Martha (Reich) Gross. He married Elizabeth Howenstine on February 14, 1960, and they enjoyed forty years together until...

Shawn W. Leddy, 46, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Decatur. He was born on December 24, 1977. Shawn was big hearted, caring, and hard working. He loved to help people and he enjoyed drawing. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth W. Cox. He is survived by: mother, Debbie...

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

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...

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 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...

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, 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...

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...