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Linda F. Davis
Dec. 23, 2025
Linda F. (Cassell) Davis, 83, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at home. Linda Faye (Cassell) Davis was born on December 3, 1942, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Everett and Helen (Berry) Cassell. She married Garry E. Davis on June 20, 1964. Linda graduated from Stephen...
Jean Baker
Dec. 22, 2025
Jean Baker, 86, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Oreana, IL. Jean was born in Decatur, IL, on October 31, 1939. Jean graduated from MacArthur High School in 1958. The same year, she went on to marry her husband, Al Baker. Jean is survived by two daughters, one son-in-law, four grandchildren,...
Jessie Howard Bunch Sr.
Dec. 22, 2025
Jessie Howard Bunch, Sr., 88, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 22, 2025, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Jessie was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on August 14, 1937, the son of Bill “Willie” and Louvenia (Strode) Bunch. He married Mary L. Brookman, and they shared 18 years...
Shirley Louise Babcock
Dec. 21, 2025
Shirley Louise Babcock, 86, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 21, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Shirley was born in Decatur on November 22, 1939, the daughter of Ernest and Lorraine (Mendel) Koshinski. She married Walter Babcock on August 28, 1960, in Decatur, and...
Alan Dale Berry
Dec. 20, 2025
Alan Dale Berry, 66, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 20, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Alan was born on January 23, 1959, the son of Marvin and Jacquline (Fisher) Berry. He was an accomplished carpenter who used his skills both professionally and in service to others. He...
Marilynn A Madden
Dec. 18, 2025
Marilynn Ann Amdal Madden died on December 18, 2025. She was 102 years old. She was born on July 3, 1923, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Marie and Rasmus Amdal. In 1944, Marilynn married Dean Madden, moved to Decatur with her husband, and lived there until her death. Marilynn was a member of the First...
Thomas Gasaway
Dec. 18, 2025
Thomas Gasaway, 77, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Kion Hakeem Dillon
Dec. 13, 2025
Kion Hakeem Dillon, beloved child of Alisha Tillman and Kashawn Dillon, passed away December 13, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Kion was born on June 8, 2025, in Springfield, Illinois. He was a loving child who was always happy. His beautiful smile lit up the room. He was an angel who will...
Mary Marlene Lange
Dec. 12, 2025
Mary Marlene Lange, 73, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Forsyth, IL. Mary was born on August 15, 1952, in Bowling Green, KY, the daughter of Earl Thomas and Mary Ann (Harris) Poole. Marlene married her beloved husband, Monte Lange, on August 14, 1971, in Bowling Green, KY. They spent...
George L. Fleming
Dec. 11, 2025
George L. Fleming of Decatur, passed away, peacefully, December 11, 2025, with family by his side. George was born on December 31, 1944, the fourth of six children, to John Edward and Irene Margaret (Kramer) Fleming. He married Lynette Halicki at St. John’s Catholic Church in Clinton Il, May 21,...
Marjorie L. Banning
Dec. 11, 2025
Decatur – Marjorie L. Banning, 82, Decatur, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Marjorie was born in Decatur, IL, on October 18, 1943, the daughter of Keith S. and Doris E. (Felts) Thompson. A member of Elwin United Methodist Church, Marjorie worked at K-Mart for 18 years before retiring....
Robert Duane "Bob" Long
Dec. 11, 2025
Robert Duane “Bob” Long, 83, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 11, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Bob was born in Decatur on June 2, 1942, the son of Donald and Gladys (Baldwin) Long. He married Karen Mize on January 14, 1962, in Decatur. Bob was an outstanding...