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Ty J. Doolen, 39, of Oakley, Illinois, passed away February 24, 2026.  Ty was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 2, 1986, the son of Carl and Denise (Metzger) Doolen. Ty was a concrete finisher by trade. He recently worked for Murrell’s Disposal. In his free time, he was an avid outdoorsman. He...

LaPlace - Twyla Steiner, 76, passed away at her home in LaPlace, IL. Twyla was born Sept 28, 1949, to John & Beaulah Steiner, the youngest of five children and one of 7 cousins born that year, fondly known as the ‘49ers. She graduated from Onarga High School. She was preceded in death by her...

Walter L Carter, 99 of Decatur Illinois, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 21, 2026, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center and Rehabilitation. Walter was born on May 21, 1926, in Vienna, IL. The son of Fred W. Carter and Audrey E. (Frazier) Carter. He married Barbara L. (Hall)...

Betty (McPherson) Weger, 83, of Decatur, Illinois, died February 20, 2026, in her home. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Friday, February 27, in Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Brett Hinrichs officiating.  Betty was born in Hillsboro, Illinois on November 14, 1942, the only child of...

Aaron Oscar Nelson, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Friday (02-19-2026) at his home. Aaron was born on September 24, 1935, in Boody, Il, the son of Nels Elias Nelson and Lillian Mae (Neibuhr) Nelson. He married Karen Sue Brunscheen on February 2, 1985, in Chanhassen, MN Aaron served his...

Melissa (Lisa) Diane Bray, 66 years young of Decatur, Illinois passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Lisa was born in Colbert County, Alabama on September 4, 1959, to Shirley Inman and K.C. Davis. She was fortunate enough to be raised by...

Mark Kendall Dehority II, 59, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2026.  Mark was born in Decatur on February 21, 1966, the son of Mark and Diana (Ashby) Dehority. He married Tracy Carl on June 5, 1993, in Decatur.   Mark worked as an accountant for the State of...

Patricia L. Dodd (Johnson), 94, of Warrensburg passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Fair Havens Senior Living. Patricia was born on September 26, 1931, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Monroe and Ida Leona (Larson) Johnson. She graduated from Monroe Center High School. She was a member of...

Kenneth Reed Lee, 64, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away February 16, 2026, at the Loft Rehabilitation of Rock Springs.  Kenny was born in Decatur on March 9, 1961, the son of Vondal Lee and Audrey Bolsen. He served proudly and honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He later became involved in computer...

Sharon A. Matli, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Springfield, IL. Born on April 6, 1944, in Raymond, IL, the daughter of William and Dora (Bardissono) Matli. Sharon shared a devoted friendship of over 40 years with love, strength, and companionship with her...

Craig Charles Hood, 53, of Boody, Illinois, passed away February 12, 2026. Craig was born on July 19, 1972, in Tampa Bay, Florida. He was the son of Michael “Al” Hood and Donna (Baldock) Hood. Craig was a truck driver. He is survived by his daughter Teaven (Smith) Krause and brother Jeffery...

Dixie Rae Horath Reed, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Decatur, IL. She was born in Decatur on September 9, 1941, a daughter of the late William Horath and Dorothy Briscoe Horath. While Dixie was educated and trained as a registered nurse, her real life’s calling was as a...