Virginia Ann Carter, 70, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away October 28, 2025.  Virginia was born in Decatur on July 29, 1955, the daughter of Loren and Virginia (Garren) Carpenter. She married Gary Carter on September 21, 1974, in Decatur. She had several different occupations throughout her life,...

John Mathew Davis, 56, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. John was born in Saigon, Vietnam, to Bob and Joanne Davis. He graduated from Cerro Gordo High School before joining the U.S. Army where he served for three years. Later, he became a gym owner in Decatur, Illinois, where...

James Arlen Gilbert, 75, of Decatur, IL peacefully went to his Heavenly home on October 26, 2025 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL., after suddenly and unexpectedly suffering a brain hemorrhage.  A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at The Cross located at 3253 N Brush College...

Decatur - Michael (“Mike”) Conway Prince of Decatur, Illinois passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. He was 97 years old. Mike was born on August 5, 1928, in Taylorville, Illinois to William E. and Mary (“Mamie”; née Conway). He entered the Army in 1950 to serve in the Korean Conflict, where...

Mary Helen Kikolla, 97, passed away on October 22, 2025, at Aspen Creek Nursing Home in Sullivan, Illinois. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at St. James Church in Decatur, with visitation in the church one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will be in Graceland...

Anthony “Tony” George Harris passed away peacefully on October 16th, 2025, at https://St.Mary’s Hospital.   Tony was born on December 11, 1963, in Columbus, Mississippi, to Anna Love Harris and Johnnie Will Harris. Tony attended MacArthur High School until grade 12, and then later attended Job...

Roberta M. Stahlheber, 88, of Decatur, passed away on October 14, 2025, at Vonderlieth Living Center surrounded by her family. She was born on August 21, 1937 to the late Howard and Winnie Needham. She married Rudolph B. “Rudy” Stahlheber on December 22, 1956. Roberta was a hard-working,...

Danny "Boone" McClure Danny Eugene McClure, 62, of Harristown lost his long-time battle with cancer on Monday, October 13, 2025. Boone was born on October 4,1963 in Decatur, IL to Raymond O. McClure and Myrtle June McClure. He worked as a mechanic most of his life; he also worked for many years...

Richard Michael Hayes, 83, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Peoria, IL. He was born to Lois & Richard Hayes in Lincoln, IL on April 20, 1942. Mike was a 1960 graduate of Lincoln High School where he was a four-sport athlete who made his high school friends, his...

Decatur – Dorothy A. Tatham-Goodall, 84, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025. Dorothy was born on February 12, 1941, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of John and Josephine Keefner. A homemaker and member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish, Dorothy loved her family, loved to play games on...

Emmett Stevenson “Steve” Grandberry, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 10:05 pm on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital.  Steve was born on December 26, 1952, in Decatur, IL, the son of Jesse Peter Grandberry and Lizzie (Reed) Grandberry.  Steve worked at Wagner Castings in...

Thomas R. Whitaker, 63 of Decatur Illinois, transitioned to eternal sleep on October 4, 2025, with his son and daughter at his side. He was born on October 17, 1961, to Nancy S. Whitaker (Worthey). Tom was a proud father, grandfather, and son. His legacy lives in our love for him, and he will...