Decatur – Margaret M. Finfrock, 92, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at her daughter’s residence in Decatur, IL. Margaret was born on May 8, 1929, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Kennedy) McEvoy. She was a homemaker and member of Holy Family Catholic Church, American...

On September 14th, 2021, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend transitioned into eternity, and she will be truly missed. Leana Evans-Partee was born October 15, 1950 in Starksville, Mississippi, to the late Lena B. Currie and Leonard Evans Sr. Leana was baptized...

Clinton- Richard (Dick) Thomas, 82, of Clinton, passed away peacefully, at Liberty Village Clinton, IL, on Friday, September 10th, 2021. Dick was born July 7, 1939, the son of Glen and Evelyn (Owen) Thomas. A former lifetime resident of Maroa, IL, Dick was a 1958 graduate of Maroa High School. He...

God called Alfred Melvin Hayes of Decatur, home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Melvin was 71 years old. He passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital. At Melvin's request there will be no services. Melvin was born on February 25, 1950, in Jeanette, PA. HE was the son of Alfred Melvin Hayes Sr. and...

Sullivan - Joseph D. Piotrowski, 66, of Sullivan, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Sullivan, IL. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Jerry Lee Ferguson, 79, of Decatur, passed away September 4, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Jerry was born in Jenkins, Kentucky on December 7, 1941, the son of Euralee and Beulah (Presley) Ferguson. He served proudly in the Navy and Air Force. He earned an Associate’s degree in...

Norma Irene Creamer, 95, of Oreana, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in her home. She was born January 14, 1926 in Pana, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Buttgereit) Kronshagen. She married Joseph Creamer on November 28, 1946. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1997. Norma loved...

Danny Lee Pirtle, Sr, 65, of Decatur, IL passed away on August 31, 2021 at his residence. Danny was born on November 25, 1955 in Decatur, IL the son of Carlis and Sarah Burroughs Pirtle. Danny married Zoethel Jones on September 6, 1975 in Macon County, IL. Danny is survived by his four children:...

Glenn F. Polk, 102, of Decatur, IL. passed away August 27th, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Mr. Polk was born March 15th, 1919, in Walker, IL. He married Frances Swick the 6th of February, 1946, in Walker. She preceded him in death. He is a W.W.II veteran and retired maintenance worker. He is...

Sally Sue Speer, 78, of Decatur, IL passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Sally was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved to spend her time in the garden and teaching the grandkids how to garden. She was an avid quilter and loved to sew for...

Michael Everett Donovan, 71, of Decatur, IL passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Michael was born on July 27, 1950, in Decatur, IL, the son of Everett and Edith Donovan of Long Creek, IL. Michael was a member of Local 65 Plumber and Pipefitter Union of Decatur and...

Taylorville – Bonnie L. Stahr, 95, of Taylorville, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Taylorville Care Center. Bonnie was born on March 18, 1926, in Millington, TN, the daughter of Joseph J. and Mary (Porter) Price. She was a member of Taylorville Christian Church and former member of the...