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Douglas W. "Doug" Dehority
Aug. 22, 2025
Forsyth – Douglas W. “Doug” Dehority, 65, of Forsyth, IL, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025. Doug was born on April 12, 1960, in Pontiac, IL, the son of William and Marilyn (Bohlander) Dehority. He grew up in El Paso, IL with his two sisters, Kim and Becky. While in high school, Doug played...

Mrs. Louise Lee O'Neal
Aug. 20, 2025
Mrs. Louise “Lou Lou” Lee O’Neal, 82, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 7, 1943, in Farrell, Mississippi, to W.D. Farmer and Jimmie Lee Haile. After completing her education,...

Dawn Kay Brosamer
Aug. 20, 2025
Dawn Brosamer, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 27, 1964, to Darlene and Phillip Bohlen, Dawn grew up with a bright spirit and a gift for communication that would shape her life and touch the hearts of...

Virginia Therese Thompson
Aug. 18, 2025
Virginia Therese Thompson, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 3:25 P.M. on Monday (08-18-2025) surrounded by family. Virginia was born on April 17, 1932, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Thomas A. Keck and Beata E. (Lorenz) Keck. She married William E. Thompson on June 30, 1951, in Decatur, IL. He...

Charlotte Baine
Aug. 18, 2025
Charlotte Maxine Baine, 93, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, in Decatur, IL. She is absent from the body, but present with The Lord! She was born on August 15, 1932, in Evansville, Indiana, a daughter of the late Orville Rosser and Roberta Crown Rosser. She married George P. Baine Sr. on...

Ruth Ellen Taylor
Aug. 16, 2025
Ruth Ellen (Justice) Taylor, 74, of Oreana, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 7:01 p.m., surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 28, 1950, in Decatur, IL. She is a daughter of the late Robert E “Judd” Justice and Dorothy Jean (Venters) Justice. In 1968, Ruth met David...

Toni Marie Herber
Aug. 15, 2025
Toni Marie (Grandon) Herber, 61, of Decatur, died August 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Toni was born on September 28, 1965, daughter of James and Joan Grandon. Survivors include daughter Brandy Herber of Decatur;...

Frances J. Stengel
Aug. 15, 2025
Decatur - Frances J. Stengel of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, with her family by her side. Frances was born December 8, 1926, in Decatur to Arthur F. Delahunty and Marie (Traughber) Delahunty. She married Dr. Robert Stengel of Decatur on February 6, 1954, at St. Patrick’s Catholic...

Tristin Richard Jones
Aug. 14, 2025
Prosperity, SC – Tristin Richard Jones, 29, of Prosperity, SC, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. Tristin was born on July 22, 1996, in Decatur, IL the son of Jeremy David and Lisa Renee (Dukeman) Jones. With his love of learning and reading, Tristin dove into many worlds of study including...

Gerald "Jerry" Gregory Nolan
Aug. 09, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) Gregory Nolan was born in Decatur, IL on January 30, 1948 to Mary Geraldine (Rork) and Henry Aloysius Nolan. He passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025 with his 3 brothers by his side. He loved being the 4th of 7 children of a large family which became the focal point of his life....

John Keleman Szajko
Aug. 07, 2025
John Keleman Szajko was born November 11, 1951, in Decatur, IL, the son of John Szajko and Catherine (Bond) Szajko. John lived a life defined by service, loyalty, and love for his family and community. He married Anita Stroud on August 8, 2008. John proudly served his country and community in the...

Mrs. Mary Lorraine Keele
Aug. 03, 2025
Keele, Mary Lorraine (Lyon) 97 of Decatur, IL, Passed away August 3rd, 2025, peacefully at home. Her beloved cat, Bella, was by her side. Mary was born August 5, 1927, in Decatur, IL to Raymond Lyon and Goldia Lyon (Schultz). Mary graduated from Decatur High School in 1946. She married George...