David William Miller (a.k.a. “Bodaga,” “the Optopeter,” and “Wavy Davy”) passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by family in his home. Dave was born in Decatur, IL on September 4, 1940, to Oliver and Dorothy Miller. He married Mary A. Roche on February 19, 1972. Dave graduated from...

Decatur – Sylvia A. Fritz, 91, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born on September 23, 1932, in Centralia, IL the daughter of John and Sylvia Foglia. A member of Life Four Square Church, Sylvia liked to walk, read, and sew....

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Russell “Russ" John Crockett left this world while sitting in his chair holding hands with the love of his life, Kathy, and with his beloved dog, Clyde, on his lap. Russell was born on November 5, 1940. He was the son of Maureen (Quirke) Crockett Gagnon and Harrison...

Pamela Kay Whittom, 76, of Chatham, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at her home following a long battle with cancer. She was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, on March 7, 1948, the daughter of I. Wayne and Helen (Oliver) Smith. She lived most of her life in Galesburg, Illinois, graduating...

Bryce McLynn Wisley, 34, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away peacefully with his parents by his side at 6:53 P.M. on Saturday 8/24/24 in St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Bryce was a 2009 graduate of Mt. Zion High School. Bryce had a passion for cooking, with new recipes and putting his spin...

Decatur – Elder Lester Y. Irons, 68, passed away quietly on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Fair Havens Senior Living surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his illness he prayed and leaned on God for strength. God looked down and saw his tired face and lifted him to rest. He was born on November 3,...

Lorraine A. Halford, 90, of Decatur passed away on August 21, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was Born on November 9, 1933, to Lester and Caroline Epley. Lorraine is survived by her sons, Mark(Ellie) Halford, Greg(Kathy) Halford and Jeff(Kathy Yates) Halford; daughters, Lisa(Bob) Haley,...

Lillie Gean (Sangster) Banks was called to eternal rest on August 21,2024 at the age of 69. She was born on January 14,1955 to Robert L. Sangster and Mary Louise Green in Brownsville, TN. Lillie Gean accepted Christ in her life at an early age and her faith never wavered. She grew up attending...

Decatur - William J. Wattles Jr, 47, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Gerald  O’Dell “Gerry” Grace, 71, of Decatur, IL, passed into God’s eternal presence on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Gerry was born January 12, 1953, in Evansville, Indiana, to Gordon and Elta Mae Grace. He was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and Illinois State University. He dedicated over...

Sterling - Debra Elliott, 70, of Sterling, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024. Private burial will take place in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL.

Lavern Rubin, 93, of Decatur, Illinois, died peacefully at home on August 17, 2024. Lavern was born in Kinmundy, Illinois, on September 26, 1930, to Martin and Ella (Bergman) Rubin. He was a farmer and woodworker. Lavern was the owner and operator of Rubin Home Improvement and Midstate Elevator...