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Miles Douglas Reed
Jun. 03, 2026
Decatur - Miles Douglas Reed, 74, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete.
West, Zackary
Jun. 01, 2026
Decatur - Zackary Michael West, 25, of Decatur, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026. Zackary Micheal West was born to Teresa Perry and Micheal Andrew West on January 4, 2001. Zackary graduated From Eisenhower High School in 2020, marking an important milestone in his life and reflecting his...
Nancy Sue Drone
May 31, 2026
Decatur – Nancy Sue Drone, 77, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Nancy was born on May 30, 1949, in Decatur, IL, to Theodore and Amelia Brinkoetter. She was a member of the catholic faith and a homemaker. She married George Drone and he passed away on October 7, 2009. In addition...
James Pollock
May 30, 2026
Auburn - James Pollock, 61, of Auburn, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Sandra Louise Denton
May 30, 2026
Maroa – Sandra Louise Denton, 77, of Maroa, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Sandra was born on October 12, 1948, in Decatur, IL, to Richard and Louise (Montgomery) Riley. She worked in management in the hospitality field; she loved her dogs and doing crafts. Sandra married David A. Denton...
Schommer, Robert Elmer
May 29, 2026
Services are pending with Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
Kathryn A. Chlon Smith
May 29, 2026
Kathryn Ann Chlonsmith, 67, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Decatur Memorial Hospital on May 29, 2026, after a several years long battle with COPD and emphysema. Katie was born on September 2, 1958, in Oxnard, California, to Donald O. Couch and Peggy D. Couch, both of whom...
Robert Elmer Schommer
May 29, 2026
Robert Elmer Schommer, 72 of Taylorville passed away May 29, 2026 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born July 30, 1953, in Germany, the son of Elmer and Letizia (Nassoni) Schommer. Robert graduated from the Taylorville High School in 1971. He served in the United States Air Force. He...
Dwight F. Rosenbery
May 29, 2026
Dwight Foster Rosenbery, 88, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Born on February 23, 1938, in Mansfield, IL, the son of Foster Rosenbery and Madge (Warren) Taylor. Dwight married Shirley Shonkwiler on July 25, 1957, at Bement United Methodist Church. He graduated from Mansfield...
Jane E. Myers
May 26, 2026
On the morning of Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 7:10am. Jane E. Myers, 81 of Decatur was called home to Jesus at her niece's residence. Jane was born on October 23, 1944, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Cecil and Pearl Myers. Jane grew up in Decatur, IL. Where she also graduated from Stephen...
Terry Lee McCarty
May 21, 2026
Taylorville - Terry Lee McCarty, 68, of Taylorville, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026. Terry was born June 3rd, 1957 as a twin to parents John McCarty and Mae Jean (Gist) McCarty. Terry was a traveler through life. He spent much of his young adult life crossing the country and working odd jobs....
Patsy "Pat" Kunz (nee Naab, formerly Adams)
May 18, 2026
Patsy “Pat” Kunz, 87, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, in the hospital, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and just enough sass to keep things interesting. Born December 13, 1938, in the Mattoon/Charleston area, Pat grew up with strong roots and a spirit that carried her through a full...