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Julie Mulrooney
Nov. 16, 2025
Julie Mulrooney, 59, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday (11-16-2025) in her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
William Steven "Bill" Whitsel Jr.
Nov. 13, 2025
William Steven “Bill” Whitsel, Jr., 50, of Argenta, Illinois, passed away November 13, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Bill was born in Decatur, Illinois, on June 29, 1975, the son of William Steven Whitsel, Sr., and Sondra Butler. He married Brenda West on October 25, 2003. She preceded him...
Patricia "Pat" Anne Parr
Nov. 12, 2025
Forsyth - Patricia “Pat” A. Parr, 92 of Forsyth, formerly of Lovington, IL, passed away at 11:37 PM Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Services to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at 11 am Monday, November 17, 2025 at Grace Methodist Church, Decatur, IL; visitation will be starting at 9 am Monday...
Michael L. Simroth
Nov. 11, 2025
Michael "Moth Man" Simroth, 66, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on November 11, 2025, in his hometown. Born on June 30, 1959, in Decatur, Michael spent his life rooted in the community where he was born and raised. He dedicated most of his working years to general maintenance—a field that...
Michael D. Frank
Nov. 10, 2025
Michael Dwaine Frank, 75, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Springfield, IL. Michael was born on July 29, 1950, the son of Samuel Frank, Jr., and Mary Adeline (Colborn) Frank. Michael graduated from MacArthur High School and worked as a boilermaker, welder, and pipefitter. He was an...
Pamela Kerns
Nov. 08, 2025
Pamela Carol Kerns, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Oreana, IL. Pamela was born in Riverside, CA, the daughter of Charles and June (Nichols) Peterson. Pamela went to college at Central Methodist College, where she received her bachelor's degree and was a sister of Alpha Phi...
Ronnie Gene Kelsheimer
Nov. 06, 2025
Ronnie Gene Kelshimer passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 6th, 2025. Ronnie was born on May 13, 1949 in Clinton Indiana to his parents, Mark and Virginia Kelsheimer. His devoted parents taught him the value of hard work and the importance of family. He grew up with his older...
Barbara Anne Higdon
Nov. 05, 2025
Barbara Anne Higdon passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 93. Barbara was the daughter of W. Harrell Burge and Lenita Pearl Sunderland Burge. She was the little sister of Delmar Lee and was much loved and protected by big brother. She was a student at the U of I for two years. She...
Paul Robert Espy
Nov. 04, 2025
Paul Robert Espy, 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Clinton, IL. Paul was born to the late James Harrison and Beulah Ethel Espy in Flat Rock, Illinois on October 27, 1932. Paul was one of nine children. He was a graduate of the Palestine High School. After graduation he joined the...
Bradley P. Cain
Nov. 03, 2025
Decatur – Bradley Price Cain, 51, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully in his sleep from congestive heart failure. Brad graduated from Dennis School, St. Teresa High School and Eastern Illinois University with a degree in Finance. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy...
Dorothy May Dickerson
Nov. 03, 2025
Dorothy May Dickerson, 99, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away November 3, 2025. Dorothy was born in Loogootee, Illinois, on March 2, 1926, the daughter of Roy and Urilla (Neisler) Helm. She married Floyd Dickerson on March 7, 1947, in Hillsboro, Illinois. He preceded her in death in...
Joan Vera Perkins
Nov. 02, 2025
Joan Vera “Nanny” Perkins, 95, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Decatur, IL. She was born in Macon County on March 1, 1930, to the late Alfred Sablotny and Vera Hollingsworth Sablotny. While Joan was an only child, she grew up with her cousins Dale, Del, Jackie, and Donna Hunt, who...