Mattoon - Edward M. Gillen, 77, of Mattoon, formerly of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Mattoon Health Care. Edward was born May 1, 1947, in Taylorville, IL, the son of Edward F. and Anna Loraine (Muffick) Gillen. Edward proudly served in the U.S. Army and worked in...

Kathleen Alnory, 59, passed away on June 15, 2024, at her home in Springfield, IL, after a long bout with chronic illness. She was born on January 10, 1965, in St. Louis, MO, and spent much of her life as a proud resident of Boston, MA. Kathleen is preceded in death by her father, Thomas J....

William (Bill) Dively of Taylorville passed away peacefully in his home on Friday June 14th. William was born December 28th 1953, the son of Don and Norma Jean Dively. He grew up in Willeys Station with his parents, sister Debby, and brothers Don and Dave. As kids, Bill and his siblings shared...

Decatur – Brian P. Wilson, 59, of Decatur, passed away, Saturday, June 8, 2024. Brian was born on August 28, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Terrance and Mary Jo (Sullivan) Wilson. After graduating high school he worked at ADM, was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and loved...

Patricia A. (Phelps) Sears – January 30, 1936 – June 7, 2024 Patricia Ann (Phelps) Sears was born to Seth and Edna Phelps on January 30, 1936, in Lisbon, Ohio. She grew up in a small town and was a cheerleader, majorette, and homecoming queen. She married Curtis James Sears on November 30, 1962....

Dale E. Casey April 9, 1944 - June 6, 2024 (80 years old) Born in Illinois We are deeply saddened to announce that on June 6, 2024, at the age of 80, Dale Casey of Decatur, Illinois passed away. Dale Casey of Decatur, age 80. Dedicated retired Decatur Firefighter leaves behind his beloved wife of...

Donna C. Graham passed away the morning of Thursday, June 6, 2024 at her residence. A gathering in her honor will be held Monday, June 10 from 4-6 p.m. in the Star of Hope Chapel, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur. Donna was born June 23, 1938 in Rushville, IN to Martha & Donald Fancher. A 1956...

Be still and know that I am God, a scripture Minyonne reminded friends of often and lived by always. Hers is a legacy of faith, greatly changing the lives of many with her unmistakable exuberant laughter and excitement for their wellbeing. No matter if she got it from a preacher, read it in a...

Donald Dean Brunner, beloved son, husband, brother, father and grandfather died at the age of 87 on June 2, 2024. A memorial will be held at 6pm Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will take place prior to the service, beginning at 4pm. Don was born May 21,...

Decatur – Robert Daniel Angell, 52, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024. Robert was born November 17, 1971, in Decatur, IL, the son of Lawrence Alfred Angell and Cynthia Diane (Portwood) Dickerson. He worked in the construction field. Robert was preceded in death by his...

Verna Peters, 92, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Thursday (05-30-2024) at Mt. Zion Health and Rehab. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.

Betty Louise Jump Bowman, 81, of Taylorville, passed away in her home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from cancer. She was born 11/19/42 in Bell County, KY, the daughter of Henry and Verla Jump. Betty was married on March 8, 1963, at Jacksboro, TN, to her love for life husband of 61 years, James...