Frances Mary Scales, 98, passed away on November 21, 2021 in Decatur, Il. Frances was born to Adam and Mary Ostrowski in Pottsville, PA. After her father passed, Frances helped her mother around the house. When she was old enough, she got a job in a shirt factory. She moved to Philadelphia, PA...

Wilbert C. Forrest was born March 6, 1928 in Camp Hill, Alabama to Susie Mae Farrow. He resided and attended school in Birmingham until he enlisted in the Army in 1946. He served his country for 2 1/2 years and was awarded The Army of Occupation Medal for his days of duty in Okinawa, Japan after...

Decatur – Stephen A. Brinkoetter, 69, of Bloomington, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. Steve was born on January 5, 1952, in Alton, IL, the son of William A. and Mary J. (Aungst) Brinkoetter. He worked as a pipefitter...

Decatur – Gloria Jean Williams, 78, went to be with ELOHIM, The Father, The Son, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit on Friday, November 19, 2021. Gloria was born on July 11, 1943, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Nelson Jackson Odeneal and Amanda Ellree Odeneal. She married Jerry Joseph Williams in 1964....

Decatur – Martin M. “Marty” Mize, 45, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. Marty was born on October 4, 1976, in Decatur, IL, the son of Michael Mize and Debra (Binge) Mize. He worked for ADM, loved to go fishing and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Denver Bronco fan. Surviving...

Charlotte Ruth Fear, 92, of Forsyth, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Hickory Point Christian Village. Ruth was born in Ste. Marie, Illinois, on August 25, 1929, the daughter of Jerome and Mary (Litzelman) Maginn. She married Paul Wayne Fear on October 3, 1953 in Ste. Marie. She was a...

Lonnie Dale Ellis, 67, of Decatur, IL. Passed away at 10:31 P.M. on Thursday (11-11-2021) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Lonnie was born on December 30, 1953 in Decatur, IL. The son of Harley Dale Ellis and Wilma Adeline Morstater. He served in the United States Army. Lonnie worked as a self...

Decatur – James W. Grant, 63, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. James was born on April 2, 1958, in Decatur, IL, the son of Walter E. and Patricia A. (Moran) Grant. He worked as a security guard at ADM and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. James...

Barbara Jean Adams, 75, of Sullivan passed away November 10, 2021 at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan, IL. Barbara was born August 17, 1946 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Barton and Norma Jean (Larus) Gharrett. She married Leroy Nathaniel Rodgers and he preceded her in death. She married her second...

Fred Martin Sarko, age 79, passed way in Decatur, IL, November 6th, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Fred was born to John Martin Sarko and Mary Ester Sarko on December 21, 1941 in Harrisburg, IL. In October 1963, Fred married Irmgard Delnef, the love of his life, in Mainz, Germany. Fred was a...

Jack William Maxedon, age 95 passed away in Mattoon, IL. Jack was born to Elmer and Marjorie Maxedon on November 9, 1925 in Allenville, IL. He married Norma Beaman, his wife of 46 years, in 1974 in Decatur IL. Jack was a proud WWII and Korea veteran. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved...

Mary Alice Adams was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She departed her life on Sunday, October 24, 2021, surrounded by her family. Mae was born July 20, 1958, in Gunnison Mississippi, the daughter of Virlena Peck and Eliga Gennings. She formerly worked at Peerless...