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Mark S. Brumleve
May 26, 2024
Mark Steven Brumleve, 62, peacefully went to celebrate eternal life on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 12:16pm surrounded by his family. Mark was given to us on August 12, 1961, parented by Gerald “Jeep” and Rita Brumleve in Effingham, IL and later raised in Decatur, IL. Mark was a St. Teresa High...

Dale A. Borgic
May 25, 2024
Taylorville – Dale A. Borgic, 59, of Taylorville, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Dale was born September 8, 1964, in Hillsboro, IL, the son of Darrell J. and Martha Jane (Kessler) Borgic. He worked as a mechanic for many years, drove a truck for McLeod...

Joseph Bryan Mundell
May 17, 2024
Joseph Bryan Mundell, 65, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away May 17, 2024, in his home. Joe was born in Newcastle, Wyoming, on February 17, 1959, the son of Ralph and Georgia (Foster) Mundell. He married Cynthia Deaton on February 18, 1992. She preceded him in death. Joe was a C & C operator...

Gerald Leon "Gerry" Ruff
May 16, 2024
Forsyth – Gerald Leon “Gerry” Ruff, 77, of Forsyth, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at in his home surrounded by his family. Gerry was born on July 7, 1946, in Holiday, IL, the son of Paul Henry and Zolla Mae (Polley) Ruff. An honor’s graduate from Richland Community College with a degree in...

Richard I. Massie
May 14, 2024
Decatur – Richard I. Massie, 90, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Manor Court of Clinton. Richard was born on August 12, 1933, in Tuscola, IL, the son of Thomas I. and Nancy J. (Taylor) Massie. He was an Army veteran of the Korean war and was the owner/operator of Richard Massie...

Walter Tyus
May 13, 2024
Walter Vernard Tyus, 78, of Decatur, transitioned from this life into eternal reward on May 13, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Services are entrusted to Moran And Goebel Funeral Home and will be held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church on May 31, 2024, at noon, with visitation...

William Henry Harbeck
May 12, 2024
DECATUR - In Loving Memory of William Henry Harbeck, "Bill" a beloved husband to Vicky and devoted father of Andy (Tatiana), Matt (Tanya), and Mike (Molly), passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024. Born in Valparaiso, IN, on February 3, 1942, Bill faced life's challenges with resilience and...

William L. Tripp
May 12, 2024
William L. Tripp, 68, of Assumption, IL. passed away on Sunday (05-12-2024). Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.

Kenneth Norman
May 12, 2024
Kenneth Eugene Norman Feb 27, 1940 – May 12, 2024 Kenny Norman, 84, of Decatur, IL, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on May 12, 2024. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born in Decatur February 27th, 1940, to Prince Albert Norman and Susie May Nancy Murley. He married...

Linda K. Richardson
May 09, 2024
Linda Kay (Walker) Richardson of Oreana, IL, was suddenly called home to the Lord on Thursday May 9, 2024 while at home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday May 21 at Southside Country Club in Decatur from 4pm to 7pm. Linda was born in Decatur Illinois on June 24, 1962 to Julie and...

Carla Lee Reynolds
May 08, 2024
Carla Lee Reynolds, 81, of Mt. Zion, Illinois, passed away May 8, 2024, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Carla was born in Decatur on January 26, 1943, the daughter of Winfield and Eunice (Roberts) Pennypacker. She married Alfred Reynolds on February 16, 1974, in Decatur. Carla was deeply...

Marla "Jean" VanVolkenburgh
May 08, 2024
Marla “Jean” VanVolkenburgh 73 of Decatur IL passed away on May 8, 2024, at her home. She was born in Decatur IL to Quintin VanVolkenburgh and Rose “Bonnie” Walters on March 6,1951. Marla was survived by her sons, Jeremy Benton, Joshua Benton and Jason (Christine) Bublitz; brother-in-law, Robert...