Linda Marie Carr, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Friday (08-09-2024) at home. Linda was born on August 11, 1942, in Henryetta, OK, the daughter of Leonard Willhite and Bernice Marie (Smith) Willhite. She married Phillip L. Carr on May 12, 1989, in Greers Ferry, AR. Phillip passed away on...

Mt. Zion - Michael Gerard "Mike" Moran, 61, of Mt. Zion, Illinois, passed away August 8, 2024, at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Decatur, Illinois, to Joe and Carolyn (Weiler) Moran on April 13, 1963. He grew up in Decatur with his two brothers and...

Donnie Lee Gaultney, 61, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away August 7, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Donnie was born in Clinton, Illinois, on November 22, 1962, the son of Donald and Carol (Stults) Gaultney. Donnie served honorably in the US Army after high school. He married Brenda Hirsch on...

Teresa Beth Seitz, 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 3:13 P.M. on Wednesday (08-07-2024) in her home. Teresa was born on April 2, 1947, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William Francis Mizeur and Elizabeth Mona (Tucker) Mizeur. She married Charles Allen Seitz on May 18, 1968, in Decatur, IL....

Decatur – Eugene “Gene” A. Velchek, 80, of Decatur, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Gene was born on April 16, 1944, in Gary, IN to Andrew E. Sr. and Alice (Phillips) Velchek. A devout member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Darrell W. Beck...

Decatur - Martha F. Brettschneider, 106, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024. Martha was born on January 19, 1918, in Decatur, IL the daughter of Walter and Erma Collins. No services are planned. Cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. Burial will take...

Shirley Ann O’Neal, 59, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 10:22 A.M. on Saturday (08-03-2024) in her home. Shirley was born on August 14, 1964, in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of Albert Lee Transou, Jr, and Rebecca (Taylor) Transou. Shirley loved to play Bingo, loved to cook for everyone,...

Frances Jean (Brink) Davis passed away on August 3, 2024, at Brandel Health & Rehabilitation in Northbrook, IL. She and her twin sister, Louise, were born in Quincy, IL, on April 13, 1926, to their parents, Alfred and Ella Mae Brink. Frances attended St. Francis Elementary School and Quincy...

Kenneth Herbert Conover, 95, of Decatur, IL passed away at 6:45 AM on Monday (09-02-2024) at Fair Havens Senior Living. He was born January 15, 1929, in Erie, PA. He married Betty Louella Martin on April 23, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA. Kenneth proudly served his country in the U.S. Army overseas...

Taylorville - Nancy Jo Garren, age 70, a loving great-grandmother, grandmother, dedicated mother, and child of God, passed away on July 31, 2024. Born in Mattoon, IL, on June 6, 1954, Nancy was known for her love of her family, was a huge animal lover, helping the needy, and her legacy of family...

Barry Joseph Skaggs Sr., 63 passed away July 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born November 29, 1960, to Charles and Barbara (Surgis) Skaggs. He married Debbie Rogers on December 27, 2018. Barry was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Barb Skaggs, one brother, one niece, and two...

John Edward (Jack) Frankovich, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family, on July 28, 2024. Born in Joliet, Illinois, on March 12, 1927, to Michael and Kathryn Frankovich, Jack lived a life full of service, love, and...