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“Lonnie Lee Melton, 61, of Naples, IL, passed peacefully surrounded by family July 4th, 2024. He was born January 7th, 1963, in Peoria, the son of Thomas and Darlene Melton. Lonnie, his brother, Tommy, and sisters, Sandra and Mary, all grew up in Peoria together. He married Kathryn Jane Melton in...

Robert Dale “Smokey” Carter, 70, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away June 27, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Decatur on January 30, 1954, the son of Robert and Helen (Matlock) Carter. He married Carol Eversole on June 19, 1981, in Decatur. They shared 32...

Douglas D. Sleade, 89, of Decatur, entered into eternal rest peacefully June 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Doug was born on March 12, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to Elmer and Vera Sleade. He was a retired Methodist minister serving in various churches in Missouri. He graduated from Central...

Logan Thatcher Gallagher, 27, passed away on June 25 in Moweaqua, Illinois. He was born on November 19, 1996, in Decatur, Illinois to Michelle (Gallagher) Johnson. He is survived by his mother, Michelle (Doug Mense) of Moweaqua, Il; father, David Johnson of Moweaqua, IL; brothers, Boman and...

Decatur - Susan J. Woolington (Todd), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the age of 76 in Decatur. Born on December 16, 1947, she was the daughter of Robert and Alice (Mayhew) Todd. Sue married Gary Woolington on...

Mattoon - Edward M. Gillen, 77, of Mattoon, formerly of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Mattoon Health Care. Edward was born May 1, 1947, in Taylorville, IL, the son of Edward F. and Anna Loraine (Muffick) Gillen. Edward proudly served in the U.S. Army and worked in...

Kathleen Alnory, 59, passed away on June 15, 2024, at her home in Springfield, IL, after a long bout with chronic illness. She was born on January 10, 1965, in St. Louis, MO, and spent much of her life as a proud resident of Boston, MA. Kathleen is preceded in death by her father, Thomas J....

William (Bill) Dively of Taylorville passed away peacefully in his home on Friday June 14th. William was born December 28th 1953, the son of Don and Norma Jean Dively. He grew up in Willeys Station with his parents, sister Debby, and brothers Don and Dave. As kids, Bill and his siblings shared...

Decatur – Brian P. Wilson, 59, of Decatur, passed away, Saturday, June 8, 2024. Brian was born on August 28, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Terrance and Mary Jo (Sullivan) Wilson. After graduating high school he worked at ADM, was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and loved...

Patricia A. (Phelps) Sears – January 30, 1936 – June 7, 2024 Patricia Ann (Phelps) Sears was born to Seth and Edna Phelps on January 30, 1936, in Lisbon, Ohio. She grew up in a small town and was a cheerleader, majorette, and homecoming queen. She married Curtis James Sears on November 30, 1962....

Dale E. Casey April 9, 1944 - June 6, 2024 (80 years old) Born in Illinois We are deeply saddened to announce that on June 6, 2024, at the age of 80, Dale Casey of Decatur, Illinois passed away. Dale Casey of Decatur, age 80. Dedicated retired Decatur Firefighter leaves behind his beloved wife of...

Donna C. Graham passed away the morning of Thursday, June 6, 2024 at her residence. A gathering in her honor will be held Monday, June 10 from 4-6 p.m. in the Star of Hope Chapel, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur. Donna was born June 23, 1938 in Rushville, IN to Martha & Donald Fancher. A 1956...