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Joyce Ann Childress
Oct. 01, 2026
Joyce Ann Jargon Childress, 81, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Greenville, IL. She was born in Tuscola on November 16, 1944, to the late Norman Jargon and Alice Day Jargon. She was a Christian and enjoyed attending church where she could praise through song. In her free time, Joyce...
L V Bass
Sep. 28, 2026
L V Bass, 76, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Springfield, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Patricia Ann Caldwell
Sep. 28, 2026
Decatur – Patricia A. Caldwell, 76, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. Patricia was born on January 8, 1950, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Roy and Betty Joann (Richardson) Stafford. Patricia worked as a daycare provider for many years. She married Donald L. Caldwell Sr on...
Robert Allen Christianson
Sep. 27, 2026
At 83 years old, Robert Allen Christianson was born on May 17, 1943, in Sioux City, IA and he passed away September 27, 2026, very peacefully with family at his side, at Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, Illinois, and Town Square Hospice helping to ease his going and offer support to...
John James Campbell
Sep. 27, 2026
Decatur – John James Campbell, 82, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. John was born on February 3, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the son of Ansel “Jim” and Florence (Oetting) Campbell. A U.S. Air Force veteran, John worked as a warehouse manager for many years. He married Angelina...
Carolyn Ann Delaughter
Sep. 26, 2026
DECATUR- Carolyn Ann DeLaughter, 78 of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. The family will announce the place and date of an upcoming Celebration of Life soon, please check back as updates will be posted as soon as details...
Barbara Jean Oyler
Sep. 25, 2026
Barbara J. Oyler, 92, formerly of Cerro Gordo, passed away at 6:04pm on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Service to celebrate Barb’s life will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Decatur. Funeral service...
Cindy Marquis
Sep. 23, 2026
Cynthia Lee "Cindy" Marquis, 80, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, in Decatur, IL. She had bravely battled cancer with quiet strength. She was born in Decatur on August 2, 1946, to the late Robert Sr. And Marjorie Koshinski. Her early years were filled with a love for dance,...
Olivia Elizabeth Brown
Sep. 22, 2026
Olivia Brown, 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. Arrangements are in care of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Service information to be announced as it is completed.
Bret James Cook
Sep. 22, 2026
Bret James Cook, son of James “Jim” and Roberta (Roberts) Cook of Shelbyville, IL left his worldly home peacefully and arrived in his heavenly home at 8:48 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born in Galesburg, IL on January 1, 1976, at Cottage Hospital. He attended Galesburg, IL grade...
Ellen Marie Hazelrigg
Sep. 21, 2026
Ellen Marie Hazelrigg 12/29/1938 - 09/21/2026 Ellen passed away peacefully in her sleep. She slipped into a dream with Harry and they are sailing together once again. She was born and raised in Decatur and attended Decatur High School. She graduated from Millikin University and joined Delta Kappa...
Richard "Dick" Clifford Engdale
Sep. 21, 2026
Richard “Dick” Clifford Engdale of Decatur, Illinois passed away peacefully at their farm on Monday, September 21st, at the age of 82. He was born on October 16th, 1943, in Moline, Illinois, to Arvid and Dorothy Engdale. In 1947, the family moved to Decatur, IL. Dick began his love for farming at...