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Helen Marie Sebok
Mar. 15, 2025
Helen Marie Sebok, 87, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 15, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Helen was born in Fayetteville, Ohio, on April 30, 1937, the daughter of Eugene and Josephine (Stephens) Carlier. She married William David Sebok on June 2, 1956, in Decatur. He...
Bobby Bristow
Mar. 13, 2025
Robert F. “Bobby” Bristow, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Liberty Village of Clinton. Bobby was born on April 10, 1947, to the late Ralph and Polly Price Bristow. He enjoyed spending his leisure time fishing. He is survived by: children, Josie Plummer of Clinton, Jeff (Rachel)...
Scott Paul Smith
Mar. 10, 2025
Decatur - Scott P. Smith, 66, of Decatur, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Scott was born on July 1, 1958, in Decatur, IL the son of M.E. "Mick" Smith and Dorothy J. Smith. Scott worked as a plumber for many years and for the last few years worked on the grounds department at Graceland...
Gary Dean Osborn
Mar. 09, 2025
Gary Dean Osborn, 62, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 9, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Gary was born in Decatur on March 23, 1962, the son of Larry Osborn and Rose Oliver. He worked as a roofer for many years and then later worked on cars for Wilson’s Garage. In his spare time, he...
James R. Owens Sr.
Mar. 08, 2025
Niantic - James R. Owens Sr, 80, of Niantic, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. James was born on September 21, 1944, in Decatur, the son of Luke James Owens and Evelyn (Salsbury) Owens. He attended Riverside Baptist Church and worked as a gas station...
Lyle Doyle Simpkins
Mar. 06, 2025
Lyle Doyle Simpkins, 92, passed away at 8:53 A.M. on Thursday (03-06-2025) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Lyle was born on February 4, 1933, in Vandalia, IL, the son of John Simpkins and Velma M. (Doyle) Simpkins. He married Julie McCain Smith on November 19, 1992, in Louisville, KY. They were...
Clarence Oliver Golightly Jr.
Mar. 03, 2025
Clarence Oliver Golightly Jr., 99, passed away on Monday March 3, 2025 in Taylorville, IL. Arrangements are in care of Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Ellen Newman, and his son, Robert Eugene Golightly. He is survived by daughters, Kathy Ilene...
Terry Wayne Propst
Mar. 02, 2025
Terry Wayne Propst, 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 11:40 P.M. on Sunday (03-02-2025) in his home. Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great friend to many. Terry was born on September 14, 1947, in Decatur, IL, the son of Wayne David Propst and Mary...
Patricia A. Grant
Feb. 27, 2025
Decatur – Patricia A. Grant, 89, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025. Patricia was born on August 27, 1935, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of James J. and Dorothy J. (Peebles) Moran Jr. Patricia attended St. Mary of the Woods College and Millikin University. She worked as a...
Scott Busboom
Feb. 26, 2025
Robert Scott Busboom, 62, of Foley, Alabama, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on February 26, 2025. Scott was born on November 3, 1962, to Wayne and Patricia Busboom in Champaign, Illinois. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle , nephew, and friend, whose life...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Stephens
Feb. 25, 2025
Decatur – Gerald L. “Jerry” Stephens, 68, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Celebration of life will be held at West Decatur Church of God in Harristown on Saturday, March 1st from 1 to 3 PM. Jerry was born on January 29, 1957, in Decatur, IL. He graduated from Lakeview High...
Elvina Lavina Farthing
Feb. 23, 2025
Elvina Lavina Farthing, 73, died February 23, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born on September 20, 1951, in Alton, Illinois to Mable Marie Burchell and George Michael Collins. She married Thomas Lee Farthing on June 18, 1974. They were divorced later after over 20 years of...