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Leroy Sayles, 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Decatur, IL. He was born on January 14, 1958, at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, a son of the late Sam Sayles Jr and Odessa Ambrose Sayles. In his youth, he was a wrestler for Eisenhower High School. He married Deana Woods on January...

Kathleen M. Petersen, 75, of DePue, IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born on February 4, 1951, in Spring Valley, IL, the daughter of Caleb Andrew Bryant and Gertrude Elizabeth (Staab) Bryant. She was married to Ronald V. Petersen...

Sandra Joan Kornewald, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 2:44 P.M. on Tuesday (03-10-2026) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Sandra was born on March 16, 1941, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William Arthur Lowry and Dorothy Isabelle (Coleman) Lowry. Sandra enjoyed reading, playing Scrabble, and...

Darlene Joan German, née Renfro, age 74, of Decatur, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was surrounded by those who loved her. Darlene was born on July 27, 1951, in Decatur, IL, daughter of Walter William “Bill” Renfro and Mona “Fae” Renfro.  Darlene was affiliated...

Decatur – Ellen Ann Bowman, 74, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ellen was born on October 18, 1951, in Wells, MN, the daughter of George and Marcella (Felber) Meyer. Ellen attended Mankato State where she met and later married Steven D. Bowman on...

Douglas Lee Pryle (66) of Charleston, Illinois left his Empire to be with the Lord in February of 2026. Doug was born on February 19th, 1960, in US Army Hospital Fort Campbell, Kentucky to John Pryle & Marilyn. K. Stonebreaker. Doug Had various employment throughout his life. From cooking to...

Theresa Lee-Ann Belcher, 59, of Decatur passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born February 13, 1967, in Decatur, daughter of the late James and Patricia Belcher. Theresa was known as a sweet and caring person. She loved her children and grandchildren with...

Carol L. Kreke, 71, of Decatur, Illinois Carol Lynn Kreke passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. Carol was born April 1, 1954, in Decatur, to Lon and Marie Ernest. She married Mark Kreke on July 12, 1991, who cared for her with unwavering devotion. Carol was...

LONG CREEK- Marilyn D. Kuehl, died at home in Long Creek, IL, at the age of 79 on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Monday, March 2, 2026, at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Mt. Zion. Visitation will be held from 2-4 Sunday at Moran and Goebel...

Robert Louis Smith, 82, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Eastern Star Home in Macon, Illinois, with his family present. Robert “Bob” was born on March 31, 1943, in Decatur, to Kenneth Lee Smith and Ruby Irene Jordan Smith. He married Patricia...

Jacqueline Joan (Newton) Vanderford, 87, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Born on November 29, 1938, in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Lloyd Sinclair Newton and Minnie Pearl (Jennings) Newton. Jacqueline is survived by husband, Tommy Vanderford; Children, Donald (Debbie)...

Ann Lee Walters, 85, fell asleep in death Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born August 20, 1940, in Galesburg, Illinois to Melvin & Mayme Dawson.  She married Thomas L. Walters on July 18, 1964.    She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Widmer of Decatur, Illinois; four siblings -...