Rosemary J. Bolyard, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Born on March 11, 1934, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Byers) Rose. Rosemary married her beloved husband, Donald D. Bolyard, on July 12, 1964. They spent a wonderful 45 years together before his...

Linda Harrington, 69, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Saturday (01-24-2026) at The Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home,

DECATUR- Phyllis F. Smith, 95 of Decatur, passed away at 8 PM, Friday, January 23, 2026, at Lincolnshire Place, surrounded by her family.    Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church, with Fr. Chris Comerford as celebrant.  Visitation...

Diane Lynne Friend, 75, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 23, 2026.  Diane was born in Chicago on June 23, 1950, the daughter of Earl and Audra (Coburn) Dennis. She married Frank Friend, Jr., on April 12, 1968, in St. Charles, Missouri.   Following her graduation from Stephen Decatur High...

Ruth Adaline Trostle, age 92, of Decatur, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, surrounded by family members. She was born on July 4, 1933, in Mount Vernon, Iowa and was the daughter of Amy Kathryn and Claude Clinton Thompson. She found joy in fellowship, cheering on her...

Jeanetta “Jeanny” Irene Stine, 28, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Charleston, IL. Born on August 13, 1997, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Eddie Stine and Michelle Fisher. Jeanetta was adored by all who knew her. Like her dad, she loved many genres of music, like classic rock,...

Lora Anne Allen, 56, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Lora was born on November 7, 1969, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of George Arthur Christ and Vicki Virgean (McCammack) Hill. Lora could only be described as a force of nature. She was loving, fierce, and an incredibly...

Vennetta Elaine (Richards) Joliff, 86, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, January 19, 2026, at The Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur, with family by her side. She was born December 30, 1939, in Streator, Illinois, a daughter of the late Leonard Henry Richards and the late Esta Irene...

James Dale Barter, Sr., 92, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 17, 2026, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital.  James was born in Decatur on January 21, 1933, the son of William and Daisy (Gentry) Barter. He married A. Marlene Collins on March 6, 1951, in Edwardsville, Illinois. They enjoyed 55...

Beverly Anne Gentry, 80, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 16, 2026, at Fair Havens Nursing Home.  Beverly was born to parents John K. Wallett and Louella M. (Eagleton) Wallett. She was the youngest of four children. Her siblings were Kenneth D. Benskin (deceased), Jerry E. Benskin, and...

Marcia Lee Pujol Wharton, 72, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Decatur, IL. She was born in Tuscola, IL, on September 13, 1953, to the late Robert E. Pujol and Ernice M. Collier Pujol. She worked for many years as a dietary aide at Eastern Star Home of Macon. She was a member of Macon...

David “Dave” William Sapp, 74, of Warrensburg, IL, passed away at 2:19 A.M. on Wednesday (01-14-2026) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Dave was born on August 19, 1951, in Decatur, IL, the son of Donald William Sapp and Wilma Joan (Wyant) Sapp. He married Karyn Leigh Wilson on October 4, 1974, in...