Melinda Albin, 73, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Sullivan, IL. Arrangements are pending.

Joe Baughman, 93, of Decatur, IL, died September 11, 2025, at Mt. Zion Health and Rehab Center. A private graveside burial will be @ Bethel Cemetery at a future date. Joe was born on February 10, 1952, in Blue Mound, IL. His parents were Helen and Hershel Baughman who farmed north of town. Joe...

Marilyn Kay Lowe, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Decatur, IL. She was born in Decatur on August 13, 1955, to the late William Carl Headlee and Eleanor Hulda Lappe Headlee. She married Richard Lowe on July 7, 1979, and they were happily married for nearly 30 years before his...

Gary Dean Pauley, 74 of Allenville IL passed away at 8:30 pm September 5th, 2025, at his home. Gary was born on November 22nd,1950 in Mattoon, IL. Son of Carl Lee Pauley and Jeanette, they precede him in death. Survivors include his children Gary Dean Pauley (Faith) of Mattoon, IL, Tyler Lee...

Louis Edmond “Lee” Walston, Jr., 68, of Oakley, Illinois, passed away September 3, 2025, in Springfield, Illinois.  Lee was born on April 16, 1957, at Englewood Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Louis E. Walston and Carol M. Neeb. Lee was in the middle of five generations of Louis E. Walstons. Lee...

Robert Merritt Breeze, 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:45 P.M. on Tuesday (09-02-2025) in The Loft of Decatur. Robert was born on July 6, 1948, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Lewis Carl Breeze and LaVerna (Hayes) Breeze. He married Lynn Ann on June 12, 2000, in Decatur, IL. He is survived by...

Lorie Graessle, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Lindach, Germany, passed away on September 2, 2025, at home with family by her side. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date with a celebration of life for family and friends to follow. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Maureen (“Baba”) Elizabeth Williams, 64, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with several medical conditions, surrounded by her family and friends.  Maureen was born January 10, 1961, in Decatur, to Joan (Stewart) Kennedy and Robert P Kennedy....

Decatur – Judy Hogan Dougherty, 70, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout her illness, she showed remarkable strength, grace, and faith, continuing to put others first and cherishing every moment with her family. Judy...

Decatur – Carol O’Brien Harding, 75, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family. Carol was born on November 27, 1949, in Taylorville, IL, the daughter of James W. and Kathryn (Abell) O’Brien. She married Joseph D. Harding on April 6, 1973, in...

Jeffrey Carl Hamilton called out, “You Have Life, Embrace it,” then bade farewell and ascended to Heavens Above Thursday morning, August 28, 2025. Bravely and selflessly he endurred 2 years of failing health. Born in Decatur, IL, March 6, 1958, the 4th of 5 children, he attended DPS and...

Barbara “Barbie” Lynn Ernst, 62, passed away on August 27, 2025, in Decatur, IL. She was born to William and Mary Ellis on October 21, 1962, in Decatur, IL.  She enjoyed thrifting, learning new things, charity, and giving to others less fortunate. She was a cosmetologist who loved sharing her...