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Robert Craig
Apr. 22, 2025
Robert Carl Craig, 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Mt Sterling, IL. Robert was born in Matoon, IL, on July 27, 1954. He was a son of the late John Orville Craig Sr. and Anna Jacob Craig. He was a graduate of Windsor High School class of 1973 and went on to serve his country in the...

Roger Lloyd Mulholland
Apr. 20, 2025
Roger Lloyd Mulholland, 95, of Forsyth, Illinois, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. A Memorial Mass to celebrate his life will be held at 10 am, Friday, May 2, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Decatur, Illinois, with Rev. Rick Weltin officiating. Burial will be in Calvary...

Sharon Lee Nolte
Apr. 18, 2025
DECATUR – Sharon Lee (Farney) Nolte, 80, of Decatur passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. Sharon was born July 18, 1944, in Moline, the daughter of Helen A. (Underfanger) and James W. Farney. After the passing of their father, Sharon and her brother, Jim, were raised by their mother and Aunt and...

Jeannine "Jean" Marie Reed
Apr. 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeannine ‘Jean’ Marie Reed, who left this world on April 17, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 21, 1946, in Decatur, Illinois, Jean was a beloved mother, Nana, sister and aunt whose unwavering faith and immense love for her family...

Ronald Nelson Miles
Apr. 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ron Miles, who departed this life on April 17, 2025, at the age of 85 at St. John’s Hospital. He was a beloved husband of 65 years to Marian Miles and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Born on November 7, 1939, in Argenta,...

Linda Lou McKinney
Apr. 10, 2025
Linda Lou McKinney, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Niantic, IL. She was born in Decatur on September 30, 1963, a daughter of Janet Souders Pettyjohn and the late Stanley Pettyjohn. Linda loved her family. She enjoyed being a spectator at her...

Charles E. Loury
Apr. 10, 2025
Decatur - Charles Edward Loury (Skipper to his family) was born December 6, 1941, in Chicago, IL. Charles loved to tell his family that he was the reason the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Charles was proud of his hometown and spent his formative years in both Chicago and Evanston, IL. Charles...

Russell "Russ" Elmer Lingard
Apr. 09, 2025
Russell Elmer “Russ” Lingard, 85, of Decatur, IL passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his home. A visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Friday (07-18-2025) at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home with a graveside to follow at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Russ was born September...

Gary Lee Brunner Sr.
Apr. 06, 2025
Mattoon – Gary Lee Brunner Sr, 81, of Mattoon, formerly of Oakley, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, and entered into his eternal home. Gary was born on January 16, 1944, in Decatur, the son of William Arthur Brunner Sr and Mary Irene (Walker) Brunner. He worked as a machinist at Mueller Co. for...

Jimmie Dean Pocklington Sr.
Apr. 05, 2025
Jimmie Dean Pocklington passed away at his residence on April 5, 2025, at 1:50am. He was born at Carlinville Hospital on March 18, 1960. Jimmie’s parents are Anna and Charles Pocklington. He was married to Vicie Pocklington. Jimmie has three children: Timothy Parnell, Ann Price, and Jimmie...

Stephen Charles Dillman
Apr. 05, 2025
Springfield – Stephen Charles Dillman, 67, of Springfield, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. Stephen was born on August 6, 1957, in Hannibal, MO, the son of Donald Ray Dillman and Marion Lee (Ward) Dillman. He was an Army veteran and worked as a police officer for the...

Kelly J Westbrook
Apr. 01, 2025
Kelly J Westbrook, 60, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025 at 3:33 p.m. while surrounded by his family. He was born on October 5, 1964, to Charles and Joyce Westbrook. Kelly worked his entire life as an iron worker. He enjoyed being outdoors, muchroom hunting, classic rock...