On April 29, 2022, Theresa Ann Blair Rubin found freedom from her physical pain and suffering by being welcomed home by her Lord and Savior. She has been reunited with loved ones who passed before her, including her grandparents; her father, Ronald Blair; her stepson, Andrew Rubin; and her infant...

Jennie Rebecca Speer, 49, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:09 P.M. on Tuesday (04-26-2022) in her residence. Jennie was born on June 14, 1972 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Arthur Eugene Speer and Sally Sue (Kramer) Speer. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Jennie is survived by her...

Marcia Lynn Westfall, Ridgeway was born in Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL on 7 Jan., 1953, the daughter of Fay Arthur & Loretta Viola Goodwin, Westfall. Marcia was a daughter, Big Sister, Cousin, Wife, Mother, Aunt & Friend. She gave of herself, in each of her relationships, and in every case,...

Barbara Louise Kinder Paine died Thursday, April 21, 2022, at her home in Decatur after a short illness. She was 95 years old. Barbara was born in Chicago, IL on Dec. 16, 1926, to Florence Rothman Kinder and Bern Benton Kinder. During her childhood, the family lived in Oak Park, IL, Kalamazoo,...

The matriarch of a prolific family rooted in Central Illinois, Angeline Barr passed away on the morning of April 18 while surrounded by loved ones. She was 90. Mrs. Barr was born in Decatur on June 18, 1931, and spent the entirety of her life in this area. She was the daughter of Rocco and...

Earl C. Clifton Jr., 61, of Decatur, passed away April 11, 2022 at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Earl was born in Rantoul, Illinois, on April 8, 1961, the son of Earl C. and Shirley (Stevenson) Clifton Sr. He worked as a truck driver at Clifton Moving and Storage for many years and most recently at...

Decatur – Vilena Lee, 87, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at The Loft Decatur, IL. Vilena was born July 19, 1934, in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of Langston Anderson and Rosalee Moore. A member of North Jasper Street Church of Christ, Vilena worked as a cook at Hamilton Medical...

Irene M. Crotser, 99, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born on October 15, 1922 to Matthew and Mary Jozsa in Terre Haute, Indiana. She married Eugene Crotser on June 21, 1940 in Bowling Green, Missouri. He worked for Illinois Central Railroad for 30 years and was a World War II...

Wayne K. May, 65, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Wayne was born on September 28, 1956 in Decatur, IL to James R. May and Beatrice May. Wayne worked as a cook and chef for various restaurants and establishments including Shaws Catering. He loved to bbq, fish, farm and travel...

Decatur - Carrie M. Tibbs Wells, 92, of Decatur, transitioned from earth to eternity on the morning of Monday, April 4, 2022 at The Loft Rehabilitation of Rock Springs in Decatur, IL. Carrie was born on July 26, 1929, in Way, Mississippi the daughter of Henry Tibbs and Dora Steward. She was a...

Hubert Gene (Red) Mills was born on December 20, 1943, in Brownsville, Tennessee. His parents were Jim Clark Mills and Beatrice Currie. Hubert Mills attended Haywood County Schools. At an early age, Red accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Red joined the Willow Grove Missionary Baptist church,...

Antoinette (Toni) Skelley, 83, passed peacefully in her home on Thursday, March 31st, 2022 surrounded by family. Toni was born February 4, 1939, as the oldest of 3, to John J. and Catherine M. (Bucher) Huhne of Decatur, IL. She graduated from St. Teresa High School Class of 1957. She attended...