Niantic – Harold Leon Hiser, affectionately known to everyone as “Grandpa”, 79, of Niantic, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving family and amazing support system. Harold was born on November 7, 1941, in Decatur, IL, the son of Melvin V. and Bonnie Thelma...

Decatur – Victor Ernst “Vic” Lanzotti, 100, of Springfield, formerly of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at The Arbors at Centennial Pointe, Springfield, IL. Vic was born on February 10, 1921 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Attilio and Attilia Lanzotti. A U.S. Army veteran, Vic...

Donald Eugene “Donnie” Golden II, 41, of Decatur, IL passed away April 27, 2021 at his residence. Donnie was born February 24, 1980, in Springfield, IL, the son of Donald and Carol (McKean) Golden. Donnie worked as a fire watchman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and going...

Sharon Jeanette Smith, 68, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Saturday April 24, 2021. Sharon was born on March 3, 1953 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Evelyn Sims and Ercie Lee Gulley. She graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1971 and also attended Lake Land College. She was...

Linda L. Crum, 79, of Decatur, passed away April 24, 2021. Linda was born September 11, 1941 in Fargo, North Dakota. She married Charles G. Crum in April, 1961 in Bloomington, Illinois. He preceded her in death in January, 2007. She was also preceded by one son, Daniel Joseph Crum. Surviving...

Andraya Henderson, 33, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021. Andraya was born March 15, 1988 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of James and Dorothy Barbee. Andraya was preceded in death by her father and her grandmothers Josephine Patterson and Cautious Barbee. Andraya is survived by...

Leonard J. Stine Sr. 66, of Decatur, IL passed away April 21, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren (including the original four). Leonard was born August 8, 1954 in Decatur, Il, the son of Kenneth and Mary Stine. Leonard enjoyed painting, fishing and...

Homer Lee Daugherty, 87, of Warrensburg, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial service will be celebrated 10:00 AM Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Friday, April 23, 2021 at Moran and Goebel Funeral...

Dwight R. “Dusty” Boyd, 93, of Decatur, IL passed away on April 16, 2021 at Villa Clara in Decatur, surrounded by his family. Dwight was born on April 10, 1928 in Monticello, the son of Guy and Louise Lewis Boyd. He married Betty Burris on January 29, 1966 in Champaign. Betty, his loving wife of...

Mary Marlene Garecht, 84, of Decatur passed away peacefully in her home on April 13, 2021. Marlene was born October 28, 1936, in Decatur, the daughter of Charles and Frances (Mattchen) Bergin. As her children grew up, Marlene worked off and on at Sears, Roebuck & Co., but her most important...

Evangelist Mother Shirley Mae Daniels, 80, of Decatur, departed this life on Saturday, April 10th, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Mother, as so many affectionate called her began her life as the fourth child born to the union of Eddie and Rhoda Murray on June 19, 1940. She was raised on the...

Decatur – Thomas Anthony “Tom” McKey, 63, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Tom was born on January 29, 1958 in Decatur, IL, the son of Edward Smith “Bud” and Edna Mae (Schneider) McKey. A graduate of Eisenhower High School, Tom worked as a process...