William David “Dave” Schonert, 82, of Decatur, IL passed away March 6, 2023 at The Loft, Decatur, IL. Dave was born March 3, 1941 in Olney, IL, the son of Homer Frederick and Ethel (Marks) Schonert. He married Carol Sue Clark on May 5, 1963 at Oak Grove Church of the Nazarene, Decatur, IL. Dave...

Edward John O’Brien, 83, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 7:35 A.M. on Monday (03-06-2023) in his residence. John was born on January 1, 1940, in Decatur, IL, the son of James and Mabel (Osborn) O’Brien. He married Linda E. Kohlbecker on June 12, 1958, in Decatur, IL. He was a member of Saints...

Petersburg - Lynn Denise Withers, 69, of Petersburg, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Decatur-Jaquilla Renea Pirtle, 37, departed this life with her family by her side on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Jaquilla was born February 8th, 1986, in Decatur, IL. She was the first-born daughter of John F. Boatman and Emma J. Pirtle. She was member of...

Blanche Mae Gordon, 65, passed away on March 3, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Blanche was born to Hattie Mae Gordon and Willie fair on September 23, 1957, in Clarksdale, MS. Blanche was a member of the Jasper Street Church. She was a loving caring person. She loved her family and raising kids. She would...

James “Shark” Michael Kramer, 68, of Decatur, IL passed away suddenly on March 1, 2023, at St. John’s hospital, Springfield, IL. Jim was born to Harold “Jug” Kramer and Norma (Wright) Kramer on April 29, 1954. He was married to Deborah Lynn Paulsen on June 26, 1976, in Springfield, IL. He was the...

Decatur – Rachael Louise Schuerman, 96, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Rachael was born on August 2, 1926, in Pontiac, IL, the daughter of Robert Gannett and Ella (Tyrrell) Jones. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1944 and attended Millikin University....

Monday, February 27, 2023 John A. Reynolds of Decatur passed away in his sleep at the age of 84. He was born on June 1, 1938. He is the son of Donald Reynolds and Edna (Childress) Reynolds of Decatur. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers. Surviving is his wife...

Carol Elaine Manwaring, a longtime resident of Bulpitt, IL. lost her battle with cancer and went to be with our Heavenly Father on February 26, 2023, at the age of 77. Carol passed away in the Bement, IL nursing care facility. Carol was born on the 26th of November 1946, in Christian County, IL,...

Decatur – Bedolia “Jane” Terneus, 95, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Jane was born June 5, 1927, in Dunn Station, IL, a daughter of Todd C. and Adeline G. (Reeves) Riley. Jane worked at Swartz’s restaurant for many years. She married...

Decatur – Charles Blaine “Chuck” Hall Jr, 60, of Decatur, passed away at 9:13 am, Thursday, February 23, 2023, at home in the presence of his wife Shalyn and stepson Tristen Anderson after a battle with cancer. Chuck was born June 5, 1962, in East St. Louis, St. Clair County, IL, the son of...

Harley Wright Hicks Jr., 85, passed away on February 22, 2023, in Sullivan, IL. Harley was born to Harley Sr. and Ruth Hicks on August 16, 1937, in Seymour, IL. Harley joined the United States Army during the 1960s. One of his duties during that time was operating drones. He attended Illinois...