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Karen Kay Wilkins
Jun. 01, 2026
Decatur – It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Karen Kay Wilkins, 83, of Decatur, formerly of Ottumwa, IA, who passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. Her enjoyment in life was a Coca-Cola soda and a smile, some Elvis music, a double cheeseburger plain with fries, and...
Bonnie Jean Taylor
May 31, 2026
Decatur — Bonnie Jean Taylor, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Born on April 20, 1952, the daughter of Ted Stephen and Beverly Jean (Calhoun) Taylor. Bonnie was an avid bowler and participant in the Special Olympics. She loved country music, playing cards, and puzzle...
Tony Lynn Greitman Jr
May 30, 2026
Tony L. Greitman Jr., 49, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Macon, IL. He was born in Decatur on June 11, 1976, to Tony Greitman Sr. And Sheila Hamilton Madden. He enjoyed fishing, camping, racing, and getting new tattoos. He also liked to spend his free time remodeling old houses, as...
Leland Wright
May 28, 2026
CLINTON - Leland Dean Wright, 90, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Mt. Pulaski, IL. Born on December 2, 1935, in a farmhouse outside Lovington, Illinois, the son of Otto and Olive Bea (Day) Wright. Leland married his beloved wife, Patsy (neè, Thomas) Wright on March 28, 1955, in...
Lillie Mae Cassidy
May 28, 2026
Lillie Mae Wallace Cassidy, 71, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Decatur, IL. She was born in Doniphan, MO, on December 12, 1954, to William Cecil Wallace Sr. and Sarah Mildred Leonard. She married Timothy Cassidy on July 10, 2011, sharing...
Jerry Evans
May 27, 2026
Jerry Evans, a hardworking Decatur resident, and proud United States Marine Corps veteran, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. He is survived by his sister Princy Kersting of Missouri, and children Eric Evans of Arizona, Ashley Edwards of Indiana, Amy Wittmer of Minnesota, and Mychelle...
Gary Lee Van Hall
May 24, 2026
Arizona – Gary Lee Van Hall, 80, of Sun City, AZ, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Peoria, AZ. Gary was born on April 19, 1946, in Decatur, IL, to Oscar and Frances (Moore) Van Hall. He graduated from Springfield High School and MacMurray College. His early years were spent working for the...
Oliver David Elder
May 22, 2026
Oliver "Ollie" D. Elder, 80, of Sullivan, passed away on Friday, May 22, in Mattoon, IL. Ollie was born February 27, 1946, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Vernon E. Elder and Ruth E. (Oliver) Elder. Per his wishes he was cremated and there will be no services. Memorials to Shriner's Hospital...
Iris Clements
May 21, 2026
Decatur – Iris Clements, 91, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Iris was born on July 16, 1934, in Decatur, IL. She married Eldon “Bud” Clements on February 9, 1958, and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2015. She worked at Rand McNally for many years as a proofreader. Iris...
Larry Ray Harris
May 19, 2026
Larry Ray Harris, 87, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Springfield, IL. Larry was born in Decatur on December 3, 1938, to the late Lyle Jack Harris and Dorothy Flowers Harris. He married Betty Fuqua on August 9, 1964, and spent nearly 61 years at her side before she preceded...
Christina Melhorn
May 18, 2026
Christina M. Melhorn, 59, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Decatur, IL. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Timothy Melhorn; children, Lauren Taylor and Shane (Tonya) Melhorn; brother, Thomas (Selena) Quimby; grandchildren, Daxton Melhorn and Stasia Melhorn; beloved cats, Rizzo &...
Harold Douglas Key
May 15, 2026
Harold Douglas Key, 73, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Hammond, IL. Born on December 30, 1952, in Decatur, IL, the son of Harold Key and Louise Rose Babb. Harold married his beloved wife, Cheryl Burgett-Key, on August 29, 2008, in Decatur, IL. He graduated from Lakeview High School in...