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Lynn S. Workman
May 12, 2026
Lynn S. Workman, 72, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home in Decatur, IL. Born on April 24, 1954, in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Paul and Sara Jane (McMillan) Skelly. Lynn married her beloved husband, Roger Workman, on June 5, 1982, in Illiopolis, IL. Lynn was an RN for over 30...
Gudrun Maria Wilson
May 06, 2026
Gudrun Maria Wilson, 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Born on March 11, 1947, in Ehringshausen, Germany, the daughter of Walter and Maria (Urban) Döerfler. Gudrun was an incredibly hard worker. She earned her Certification in Bookkeeping in Wetzlar, Germany. She met...
Jamie D. Scott
May 06, 2026
Jamie D. Scott, 59, passed away on May 6, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Cheryl Sue Triplett
May 03, 2026
Cheryl S. Triplett, 72, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026. She was born on March 23, 1954, in Springfield, Illinois, to Delmar Blakeman and Nancy (and Don) Seiber. On May 24, 1980, Cheryl married the love of her life, Jim A. Triplett JR. Together, they built a life...
Brandon E. "Smokey" Russell
May 03, 2026
Decatur – Brandon E. “Smokey” Russell, 44, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. Brandon was born on June 18, 1981, in Decatur, IL, the son of Richard and Kara (Pittman) Whalen. Brandon worked as a pizza cook at many restaurants in Decatur. He was a member of Moundford Free Methodist...
Shirley Blickensderfer
May 03, 2026
Shirley Blickensderfer, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday (05-03-2026) at Imboden Creek Senior Living and Rehab. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Eugene "Pops" Swinford
May 02, 2026
Eugene Swinford, 93, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, IL. Eugene was born in Decatur, Illinois, to Ruby and Lester Swinford on November 30, 1932. Gene lived his whole life in Decatur. He attended Decatur High School and was an avid Running Reds...
Thompson, Robert
May 01, 2026
Robert “Bob” Thompson, 89, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Decatur, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 30, 1936, the son of Weldon and Bertie (Isbell) Thompson. Bob married his beloved wife, Anne Thompson, on August 7, 1965, in La Marque, TX. He was an actor, dancer, and...
Janice F. Thomas
Apr. 30, 2026
Janice F. Thomas, 83, of Urbana, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Savoy. Janice was born in Decatur, IL, on June 7, 1942. A daughter of Paul H. and Alma (Nichols) Davis. She married Michael D. Thomas on June 2, 1963. Survivors include son, Mickey (Alice) Thomas;...
Jamie A. White
Apr. 29, 2026
Jamie A. White, 59, passed away on April 29, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Born on October 7, 1966, in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of William H. and Lois J. (Upton) Scott. Jamie was an angel on earth and was adored by her friends and family. She was incredibly crafty, having her own jewelry business...
Keldon S. Pigati
Apr. 28, 2026
Click Here to Livestream Keldon Scott Pigati, 28, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Springfield, IL. He was born in Decatur on August 15, 1997, to Ronald Scott Pigati and Kelly Rhodes Schaal. He married Danielle Nikol Barnes on January 31, 2026, in Decatur. He attended Resurrection Life...
Pearl Edward Polley
Apr. 27, 2026
Pearl Edward Polley, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 5:05 A.M. on Monday (04-27-2026) at his home. Pearl was born on June 12, 1931, in Beecher City, IL, the son of Everett Polley and Rebecca Jane (Smith) Polley. He married Jessie Mae Armstrong on March 8, 1963, in Decatur, IL. Pearl served his...