MOUNT PULASKI - Mark Allen Heinkel, 63, of Mt. Pulaski, IL, passed away in Decatur, IL, on May 21, 2023. Mark was born in Decatur, IL, on November 15, 1959, to Erwin and Billie (Augustine) Heinkel. He graduated Stephen Decatur High in 1977. Mark married Christine Powers on March 30, 1985. They...

James Earl Taylor, 51, of Brownsville, TN, passed from this life Friday, May 19, 2023, in Decatur, IL. James was born May 21, 1971, in Brownsville, TN, the son of Sherlene (Taylor) Goodman and Earl T. Singleton. He accepted Christ at an early age around 12 years old. James loved the Lord. James...

Zella Mae Rehfelt of Decatur IL passed away May 17, 2023. She was born March 14, 1944, in Grant Alabama, the daughter of Dill and R.T Sampson. She married her loving husband, Leonard Rehfelt on Feb 14, 1964. He proceeded her in death on Jan 27, 2010. He was cremated. He will be buried in her...

Cynthia Sue (Bentley) Woollums, 54, of Meredosia, IL passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Springfield. She was born on April 29, 1969, the daughter of Jerry and Kathryn (Hastie) Bentley. She is survived by her children Justin (Faith) Woollums of Murrayville, Tiffany Woollums, and Ashley Woollums...

Decatur – Joyce Burford, 91, of Decatur, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023. Joyce was born August 19, 1931, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Leo A. and Antoinette (Ludwig) Hofman. A homemaker and member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish, Joyce married Thomas L. Burford on July 7, 1956, in Sigel,...

Harristown – Delores Brandon, 81, of Harristown, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, in her home surrounded by family. Delores was born January 18, 1942. She married Bobby G. Brandon on February 14, 1960. Delores was a homemaker until 1989 when she lost her husband Bobby, the love of her life....

William “Billy” Walker, Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the age of 41. Billy entered this life on October 14, 1981 to William H. Walker, Sr. and the late Patsy E. Knight. He was employed as a commercial truck driver for many years. Billy loved seeing the country, but his...

Maria Albertina Cardenas, 91, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Venezuela passed away May 8, 2023 at her residence. Maria was born November 13, 1931 in Venezuela, the daughter of Juan De La Rosa and Maria De La Cruz (Chacon) Cardenas. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She was a...

Carol Joan Kramer, 83, passed away on May 7, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Carol was born to Melbert and Mary Landers on June 16, 1939, in Decatur, IL. Carol Married Sherman Kramer on September 6, 1958, at Central Christian Church in Decatur, IL. She was a member of the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Carol...

Robert “Bob” Jackson was born on July 26,1954, in Decatur, IL to proud parents Hile and Ada Jackson. He attended Eisenhower High School and Parkland Community College. While attending School his favorite sport was basketball. Robert Worked as a Laborer for Wagner Casting Co. Robert departed this...

Deborah Ann Mabon entered eternal life with our Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born on November 24, 1953 in Elizabethtown, KY to the late Clara Atcher and Thurman Sanders. Debbie married the love of her life, Lonnell Mabon, who preceded her in death in 2022. She will be forever remembered...

Raymond Otis Walters, 78, of Decatur, IL passed away May 3, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Raymond was born May 21, 1944 in Decatur, IL the son of Either and Mary (Cameron) Walters. He married Carole Jones on December 10, 1986 in Decatur, IL. Raymond had worked for AE Staley, retiring after 26...