Jacksonville – Michael Keith Gooden, 53, of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Michael was born on May 1, 1971, in Springfield, IL, the son of Alan Keith Gooden and Diana L. (McMillen) Ahrens. He attended Southeaster Illinois College, worked as a laborer, enjoyed gaming on his...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Grant Samuel Wright on November 19, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois. Grant Samuel Wright was born June 5th, 1986 in Springfield, Illinois. He was a N.D.T. Technician, doing weld & metal testing for most of his adult life. Grant had many things...

Lyle Tappendorf, 85, of Decatur Il passed away on November 18,2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Lyle was born September 15, 1939, to Leonard and Marie Tappendorf in Dewitt Il. Lyle lovingly referred to by his grandchildren “the Grand Pooh-Bah" is survived by his son Benjamin Tappendorf;...

Marjorie A Rodgers May, 98 of Decatur, IL passed away November 17, 2024, in Urbana, IL. She was born May 22, 1926, in Decatur, Il, daughter of Harold and Kathryne Rodgers. She married James (Jim) May (Dec. 1991) in 1950. She later married John Mooney (Dec. 2011) in 2005. Survivors include two...

Robert “Bob” Earl Dettling, 79, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Friday (11-15-2024) in Hickory Point Christian Village. Bob was born on August 4, 1945, in South Carolina, the son of Earl Robert and Edna Dettling. Bob served his country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed reading and was a...

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Theobald, 70, of Decatur, IL passed away on Friday, November 15th, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Sandy was born on December 10th, 1953, in Decatur IL. She was the daughter of Donald L. Theobald Sr. and Laura Catherine “Katie” Doyle. Sandy worked for the Decatur Public...

William E “Jack” Tipps, 57, of Riverton, IL passed away on November 14,2024 peacefully at home with family by his side. Jack was born on May 5, 1967, in Springfield, IL. He was the son of Charles E Tipps and Dolores Squires-Nichols. Jack lived a full life alongside his wife of 24 years, Kari,...

Eugene Alvin Maier, born December 26, 1943, to Minnie Maier (Ross) and Alvin Maier, passed away at The Loft Rehabilitation Center in Decatur, Illinois on November 10th, 2024. Eugene leaves behind children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his beloved dog, Max. Preceding his death Eugene...

Forsyth – Marlene A. Isenhart, 89, of Forsyth, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Marlene was born on March 1, 1935, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Merle and Ursula (Parr) Stitt. She lost her mother at a young age and was...

Sullivan - Janice Geddes, 77, of Sullivan, passed away Friday, November 08, 2024. Janice was born September 27, 1947, in Clinton, IL, the daughter of Herman and Ruby (Thoms) Geddes. Surviving is her sister Barb Geddes. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers: Charles and Carl...

Michael Andrew Cooney passed away November 6, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born March 5, 1942 in Decatur, Illinois, the oldest child of Harry and Mary Emily (Auth) Cooney. He graduated from St. Teresa High School in 1960. On October 23, 1971, he married Jennifer Jill Ubbenga at St....

Mary Susan (Weaver) Hadden passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Mt. Zion, Illinois. Mary, the eighth of ten children of Addie and Earl Weaver, was born on December 13, 1928, in Fayette County and grew up on the family farm near Herrick, IL. She and Don Hadden married in Blue Mound on...