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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,...
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...
John Michael "Mike" Lewis
Sep. 17, 2026
John Michael “Mike” Lewis, 70, of Decatur, Il, passed away at 7:21 P.M. on Thursday (09-17-2026) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. Mike was born on January 30th, 1956, in Seymour, IN, the son of Kenneth Gene Lewis and Mary Ann (Kasting) Lewis. Mike was a member of Life Builders...
Dorothy Mae Dennis
Sep. 16, 2026
Dorothy Mae Dennis, 80, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 6:04 P.M. on Wednesday (09-16-2026) at her home. Dorothy was born on December 18, 1945, in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of John White and Merlene (Jones) White. She married Otha Dennis on August 3, 1981. Dorothy was a member of Maranatha...
Kenneth Crabtree
Sep. 15, 2026
Kenneth Crabtree, 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Sullivan, IL. He was born in Greeneville, South Carolina on April 12, 1957, to Janice Bauer Bailey and the late Jerald Crabtree. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by one grandchild, Linnis Crabtree, and one...
Steven R. VanVleet
Sep. 12, 2026
Decatur - Steven R. VanVleet of Decatur, Illinois, left this earth and embraced his Savior Jesus on Saturday, September 12, 2026, where he was greeted by his mother Cindy Michaels, and his sisters Jessica and Crystal Michaels. Steven was born in Belleville Illinois on August 9, 1981, and was...
Judith Ann "Judy" Powell
Sep. 10, 2026
Decatur - Judith Ann “Judy” Powell, 83, of Decatur died Thursday, September 10, 2026, in her home with family at her side. She was born August 6, 1943, in Shelby County, the daughter of Edward and Marjorie (Simpson) Lane. She married William "Bill" Powell on November 23, 1961, on Thanksgiving...
Nancy A. Leming
Sep. 09, 2026
Mt. Zion – Nancy A. Leming, 83, of Mt. Zion, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Nancy was born on April 30, 1943, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Lynn Wallace and Mary Catherine (Craven) Spanhook. Nancy worked at Kmart for 24 years and was a former member of the Decatur Moose Club and...
Heidi M. Coffman
Sep. 09, 2026
Decatur – Heidi M. Coffman, 81, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Heidi was born on June 6, 1945, in Denmark, the daughter of Paul and Margarete (Ostriga) Jacob, and stepdaughter of the late Frank Funk. A proud United States citizen and supporter of our veterans, Heidi...
Jack E. Powel
Sep. 09, 2026
Decatur – Jack E. Powel, 90, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 1:15 am, in his home with family by his side. Jack was born on August 11, 1936, in Fayette County, Illinois, the son of Hubert Levi and Ruby Elizabeth (Bolyard) Powel. He married Anna C....