Cheryl Ann Porter, 64, passed away November 8, 2022 at Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Pana, Illinois. Cheryl was born in Decatur on December 13, 1957, the daughter of Bobbie and Patsy (Moore) Rhodes. She is survived by her daughter Jessica (Johnathan) Carlson of Decatur; sister Sheila...

Linda Lou Jackson, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, November 7, 2022. Linda was born on October 27, 1943, in Decatur, Illinois to Roscoe and Lillian Smith. She married the love of her life, Robert W. Jackson, on September 24, 1961. He preceded her in...

Steven James Wright, 33, of Decatur, passed away November 6, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Steven was born in Bloomington, Illinois on September 28, 1989. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in Decatur in 2008. He enjoyed farming, fishing, driving, gaming, and...

Gaylord “Bud” Ralph Tripp Jr, 71, passed away on November 6, 2022, in Decatur, IL. Bud was born to Gaylord Sr. And Goldie Tripp on August 26, 1951, in Decatur, IL. Bud was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. Church was very important to him. He especially loved the bible group at...

DECATUR — Jurg Padrutt of Decatur, IL passed away surrounded by family at Christian Village, Forsyth, IL on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Services will be held November 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Decatur. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the services with...

Betty Anne Watkins, 94, a lifelong resident of Decatur, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, November 4, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Betty was born on February 23, 1928 in London, England, a twin daughter of US citizens, Marion G. and Elizabeth “Lye” P. (Gifford) Godwin. Betty...

Connie Sue Brehm, 68, passed away on November 3, 2022, at her home in Decatur, IL. Connie was born to James and Norma Malone on October 1, 1954, in Decatur, IL. Connies was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed fishing and camping. Connie is survived by her husband, Greg Brehm;...

A’Lanai Jatori Wilbourn-Smith, 3 days, was welcomed into heaven on November 2, 2022 in Springfield, IL. A’Lanai was born to Maricka Jeneen Wilbourn and Paul Ivass Smith on October 30, 2022 in Decatur, IL. A’Lanai is survived by her parent, siblings, Ka’Den Smith, Ka’aNya Smith, Ka’Leah Smith, A’...

Jon Robert Whitrock, 79, of Clinton, IL passed away October 29, 2022 at John Warner Hospital, Clinton, IL. Jon was born December 15, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the son of Ernest and Nell M (Griffith) Whitrock. Jon was a security guard for Securitas and had also served as a DJ for WHOW. He was a member...

Lana P Tauben, 67, of Fisher, IL passed away October 28, 2022 at her residence. Lana was born May 11, 1955, in Fayetteville, NC, the daughter of Elsie E. Lee. She married Toby Tauben on May 11, 1991 in Rantoul, IL. Lana was a truck driver by trade. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Bonnie Louise Ammann, 71, passed away on October 28, 2022, in Decatur, IL. Bonnie was born to Dean and June Stivers on April 22, 1951, in Decatur, IL. Bonnie married Robert Vernon Ammann on November 20, 1971, at the Mound Chapel Church of God in Decatur, IL. Bonnie was a member of the Salem...

Jacqulyn Sue Francisco, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away October 26, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jacqulyn was born, October 25, 1943 in Altamont, IL, the daughter of James and Vivian Smith. She married Ronald Steve Francisco in Decatur, IL and he preceded her in death. Jacqulyn was a member...