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Donna Gail Johnson
Oct. 30, 2026
Donna Gail Johnson September 14, 1957 – October 30, 2026 Donna Gail Johnson, 69, slipped peacefully from this life into the next on October 30, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. After living courageously with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease for more than 11 years, she departed with the...
Lonnie Lee Grotjan
Oct. 29, 2026
Decatur – Lonnie Lee Grotjan, 97, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026. Lonnie was born on March 6, 1929, in Decatur, IL, the son of John and Zelma (Beals) Grotjan. He worked many years as a welder, was a member of the Ironworkers Union and a member of Resurrection Life Church....
David Wahkem Vorties
Oct. 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of David Vorties Also “Wahkem” David known as Vorties, affectionately known as Wahkem, was born in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 50, David leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, creativity, strength, and memories that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew...
Zachary Aaron "Zachdood" Pritchett
Oct. 28, 2026
Zachary Aaron “ZachDood” Pritchett, 30, passed away in Springfield, IL, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with his family and many friends at his side. He was born in Decatur on July 12, 1996, to Courtney Poling Pritchett and the late Nickoles B. Pritchett. He worked in the family business that his...
Bob Smith
Oct. 25, 2026
Charles Robert "Bob" Smith, 78, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Oakley, IL. He was born in Decatur on February 20, 1948, to the late Charles R. Smith and Delores Crisup Smith. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked in Maintenance and Shipping for Pittsburgh...
Danny Lee Luka
Oct. 24, 2026
Weldon - Danny Lee Luka, 79, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on October 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 9, 1946, in Decatur, Illinois, Dan was the son of the late William Carl Luka and Virginia Rae (Brewer) Luka. Dan was a devoted husband, loving father, proud...
Maurice "Calvin" Hollon
Oct. 23, 2026
Calvin Hollon, 88, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, proudly retired United States Navy veteran, and man of unwavering faith, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026. Born on July 24, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, Calvin was the son of the late Maurice N. Hollon and Jenny Lee...
Cynthia Eversole
Oct. 23, 2026
Cynthia Eversole, 70, of Decatur, Illinois passed away October 23, 2026. She married the love of her life, Mike Eversole, on July 19, 1974, the summer before her senior year of high school. She learned to drive on a 4-speed transmission and did very well. Through the years, she worked in the...
Blanche M. Davis
Oct. 21, 2026
Decatur – Blanche M. Davis, 88, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Born on April 3, 1938, in Sullivan, Illinois, Blanche was the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Hughes) Flannigan. A member of Passion Community Church, she married Roger Davis on December 2, 1956, in Decatur...
Marjorie V. Caoile
Oct. 21, 2026
Decatur – Marjorie V. Caoile, 51, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Marjorie was born on November 1, 1974, in the Philippines, the daughter of Jamie and Demetria (Aquino) Vicente. A member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, she worked as a physical therapist at HSHS St....
Lynne Marie Reynolds
Oct. 20, 2026
Lynne Marie Reynolds October 20, 2026 In the evening hours of October 20, 2026, Lynne Marie Reynolds, age 81, of Decatur, Illinois, departed this earthly life and entered her eternal home, welcomed into the presence of her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Her life was a...
Johnny Sylvester Ewing
Oct. 19, 2026
Decatur – Johnny Sylvester Ewing, 73, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026. Johnny was born on March 31, 1953, in Decatur, IL, the son of John Joseph and Mildred L. (Conover) Ewing. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and sisters: Linda Lee Ewing and Mildred Catherine...