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Not to worry when I'm gone, I did what I came to do." Joy Hendricks Ellis passed from this earth on October 9, 2023, she was born December 22, 1941 She is survived by her husband Darryl Ellis, Daughter Shelly Cole, Brother Larry Hendricks, 3 Grandsons, and 3 Great grandsons. She was preceded in...

Vera Fern Massie, 88, passed away on October 7,2023. Vera was born on June 15, 1935, in Clearmont, Il to John and Vivian (Luthe) Jenkins. Vera graduated from the DMH School of Nursing in 1955. She was a Registered nurse at DMH for 45 years. She retired in 2000. She loved stock and NASCAR racing....

Tammy Anne Jackson, 50, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Tammy was born to James “Jim” and Patricia Miller on March 10, 1973, in Lafayette, IN. Tammy was an outgoing and adventurous person. She especially liked to travel. She enjoyed drawing and writing poetry. She also enjoyed...

James A. Darnell, 94, of Sullivan, IL, formerly of Blue Mound, IL, passed away October 5, 2023, at Vonderlieth Living Center, Mt. Pulaski, IL. Jim was born March 3, 1929, in Mt Auburn, IL, the son of George and Wanda (Sefried) Darnell. He married his first spouse, Delores Collenberger in 1950....

Christopher Johnson, 71, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Doyle Elgin Townsend, 72, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Decatur. Doyle was born in Missouri on September 4, 1951, the son of Frank Lee Townsend and Viola Bessie Glass. He was a factory laborer. He was a faithful...

Linda Burcham-Lickteig, 80, passed away October 3, 2023. Per Linda's wishes there will be no services or further obituary .

Judith “Judy” Nan Taylor, 63, passed away on October 1, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Judy was born to William and Mary Ellis on July 29, 1960, in Brownstown, IL. She married Clarence Taylor on March 31, 2007, in Decatur, IL. She enjoyed shopping including going to thrift stores, Wal-Mart and garage...

Riverton - Eunice M. Brown, 94, of Riverton, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. In honor of her wishes, cremation services will be performed at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. Private burial will take place at a later date.

Ricky D. Spangler, 66, passed away on September 28, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. He was born in Decatur on September 22, 1957, to Omar and Norma Spangler. He married Debra Lee Hampsten on March 1, 1985 in Decatur, IL. Ricky grew up in Argenta, Illinois and after graduating...

Laura Mae Cholewa 1955 – 2023 Laura Mae Cholewa 68 passed September 26th, 2023 in Decatur Illinois Laura was born February 1st, 1955, in Chicago Illinois to Edmund and Joan Cholewa. Laura graduated from high school on June 17, 1971, where she went on to make jewelry. Laura later married twice and...

Charles “Chuck” Boes, 68, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away September 26, 2023, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Charles was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on January 4, 1955, the son of Richard and Maxine (Smith) Boes. He worked as a pipefitter for over 20 years. His spare time was devoted to riding his...