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Susan Irene Earhart
Aug. 22, 2026
Warrensburg – Susan Irene Earhart, 67, of Warrensburg, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Susan was born in Dixon, IL, on August 7, 1959, the daughter of George and Doris Irene (Heckman) Beck. She was a member of New Beginnings Church of God and worked at Kohl’s. Susan loved to sew and...
Michael Freeman
Aug. 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michael "Ice Mike" Freeman, born on September 17, 1965, in Marianna, Arkansas passed away in Decatur, IL on Friday August 21, 2026. Michael found joy in many things, but his family was his greatest love. He loved the Lord and reading his Bible that he always kept near. He...
Mary Ann Groves
Aug. 20, 2026
Mary Ann Colbert Groves, 89, of Decatur passed away at Randall Residence of Decatur on August 20, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. Saturday (09-05-2026) with a vigil prayer service at 4:30 P.M. and a visitation from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00...
Betty Jean Connelly
Aug. 18, 2026
Betty Jean Connelly, 81, of Taylorville, IL, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, while in the comfort of her home with loved ones after losing her battle with cancer. She was born on May 4, 1945, the daughter of Jack and Betty (Tomlinson) Dodson, and was raised in Mason City,...
Gloria Mae Boyd
Aug. 18, 2026
The beautiful life of Gloria Mae Boyd began on February 2, 1964; she was born to Albert Lee Boyd Sr. and Flora Mae Boyd in Brownsville, Tennessee. Gloria was a beloved godmother, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend; she passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Gloria gave her...
Jimmy Ray Cook
Aug. 17, 2026
Jimmy Ray Cook 81, passed away August 17, 2026, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born in April 1945 to William and Marie Cook in Grandview, WA. He married Marsha in August of 1968; she survives. He is also survived by one son Joseph William Cook of California, 3 grandchildren...
Viola Lelia Richardson
Aug. 15, 2026
Viola Lelia (Lane) Richardson, 79, of Arcola, (formerly Bloomington) Illinois, passed away on August 15, 2026, at The Haven of Arcola after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 7, 1947, in Duffield, Virginia, to the late James Ervin Lane and Dora Devota Lane. Viola grew up in a...
Zelda Charleen Billings
Aug. 14, 2026
Zelda Charleen Billings, 89, passed away at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Springfield, IL. on Friday (08-14-2026). Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.
Michael Eugene "Mike" Hagan
Aug. 12, 2026
Michael Eugene “Mike” Hagan, 80, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away in his home on Wednesday, August 12,2026. Mike was born on March 28, 1946, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Leo H. Hagan and Ledwina (Ford) Hagan. He was raised in Easton, Illinois, and graduated from Easton High School in...
Bo Scott
Aug. 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bronson “Bo” Scott Bronson Scott, lovingly known as Bo, born March 1, 1981, in Decatur, Illinois, passed from this life surrounded by the love and memories of those who knew him. A visitation period to share memories and celebrate his life will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00...
Roberta "Bobbie" Jean Bland
Aug. 06, 2026
Roberta “Bobbie” Jean Bland, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 5:58 P.M. on Thursday (08-06-2026) at her home. Bobbie was born on October 2, 1944, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Archie Francis Neff and Jacqueline (Finley) Neff. She married James “Jim” Dale Bland on August 19, 1967, in Decatur,...
James Ray Duncan
Aug. 02, 2026
Found where the fish are always biting James Ray Duncan (Jim), 83 years of age, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois at Springfield Memorial Hospital. James was joined in matrimony to Linda Kay Miller-Gaitros on February 9, 1979. Son of Fay N. (Vanegriffe) Duncan-Dubois...