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Mary Alice Allen
Jul. 11, 2026
Mary Alice Allen, 83, of Forsyth, IL, passed away on Saturday (07-11-2026) in her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Pauline Masters
Jul. 10, 2026
Pauline Masters, 99, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Mt. Zion, IL. Pauline was born on June 19, 1927, in Dresden, TN. Pauline was an incredible and loving mother. She loved to cook, dance, sew, and admire her flowers. Pauline is survived by her son, Gary Warnick and wife Diana; 4...
Wiley, Christopher
Jul. 06, 2026
Christopher (Chris) Michael Wiley, 63, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away July 6, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Chris was born in Decatur on October 24, 1962, the son of Robert Dean Wiley, Sr. and Mary Anna (Wiley) Smith. He graduated from East Park Baptist Academy in May...
Tonda Marlene (Maltby) Gurley
Jul. 03, 2026
Tonda Marlene (Maltby) Gurley, 61, passed away at 8:49 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Tonda was born on March 8, 1965, in Clinton, Illinois the daughter of Franklin Charles Maltby and Betty Ann (Reed) Maltby. Tonda loved watching her grandkids play sports as well...
Richard W. Vissering
Jul. 03, 2026
Richard William Vissering, a devoted family man, respected professional, and cherished community member, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, with family by his side at the Arc in Forsyth, Illinois. Born on October 30, 1937 in Streator, Illinois, Richard was the beloved son of Arthur and...
William Earl Arndt II
Jul. 03, 2026
William Earl Arndt II, 52, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Friday (07-03-2026) in his home. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Eliana Sue Cambruzzi
Jul. 02, 2026
In Loving Memory of Eliana Sue Cambruzzi With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our precious daughter, Eliana Sue Cambruzzi, on July 2, 2026. Though her time with us was far too short, the love and joy she brought into the lives of those who knew her will...
Willie T. McMiller
Jul. 02, 2026
Decatur – Willie T. McMiller, 87, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Eastview Healthcare and Senior Rehab, Sullivan, IL. Willie was born in Indianola, MS, on June 29,1939, to J.D. and Claira McMiller. He worked in construction and loved to sing, play his guitar and spend...
Richard A. Cain
Jun. 30, 2026
Richard A. Cain, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in 1943 in Morrison, Illinois, to Manford and Pearl Cain. As a young boy, he moved with his family to the family farm in Granton, Wisconsin, where he grew up and...
Lynda Kay Skelley
Jun. 30, 2026
Lynda Kay Hatch Skelley, 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Shelbyville, IL. Lynda was born in Decatur, IL, on September 12, 1944, to the late Donald Hatch and Mildred Witt Hatch. She married James “Jim” Skelley, on September 12, 1962, and spent the next 53 years at his side, until his...
Robert Joseph "Bob" Brilley II
Jun. 27, 2026
Decatur – Robert Joseph “Bob” Brilley II, 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Bob was born in Decatur, IL, on April 22,1949, to Robert J. and Thelma L. (Miller) Brilley Sr. A union electrician, Bob was a long-time commissioner...
Kenneth Lee Wisdom
Jun. 26, 2026
Kenneth Lee Wisdom, 77, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Kenneth was born on March 27, 1949. Kenneth was a proud United States Navy Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He worked at Caterpillar for many years, eventually retiring after a career as a welder. A graveside...