Anna Elizabeth Lilly, 83, of Decatur, IL passed away September 19, 2022 at her residence. Anna was born September 20, 1938 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Virgil and Florince (Davis) Schneiderjon. She married Everett E Lilly and he preceded her in death. Anna served as an operator for Zexel. She...

Robert Michael Jarosz, 34, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away September 19, 2022 at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Robert was born in Decatur on May 30, 1988, the son of Andrew and Debra (Cook) Jarosz. After graduating from high school, he began working for MRI. In his free time, he loved to cook. He...

Charles R. Lotzgesell, 64, of Decatur, IL passed away September 19, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Charles was born August 17, 1958 in Decatur, IL, the son of James August and Audrey Mildred (Eidmans) Lotzgesell. Charles worked at Mueller Co. for 43 years. He was an amazing musician....

Carolyn Jean Bodine, 79, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 7:07 P.M. on Sunday (09-18-2022) in her residence. Carolyn was born on February 14, 1943 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of George Wright and Bessie Fern (Allison) Wright. She married Gary Lynn Bodine on December 14, 1974 in Decatur, IL. He...

David George Hale, 70, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away September 17, 2022 in his home. David was born in Decatur on May 12, 1952, the son of George and Josephine (Loftus) Hale. After graduating from high school, he served proudly in the United States Army. He later began working as a railroad...

Mary Kathryn “Kay” Gatchel, 70, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. She was born September 23, 1951 to Agnes and Norbert Cohorst. Mary Kay married Dennis Gatchel on August 2, 1975. Her teaching career included stops at Bement, Breese, Decatur Public Schools, and Sullivan. Mary...

Love Aaliyah Walter, 2 months, was welcomed into heaven on September 16, 2022 in Decatur, IL. Love was born to Brice Walter and Sharnae Pearson on June 29, 2022 in Decatur, IL. Love was a happy, bright-eyed girl with lots of smiles and giggles to give. She loved to snuggle and eat. She liked to...

John “Doug” Overfield, 76, of Decatur, IL, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at 12:30 A.M. on Friday (09-16-2022) at his residence. Doug was born on September 23, 1945 in Clay, KY, the son of John Voit Overfield and Edna Earl (Litchfield) Overfield. He married Jennifer Sue Hunt on...

DECATUR- R. Brian McDuffie, 85 of Decatur, passed away at 1:05 pm Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at 6 pm Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6...

On September 15, 2022, at the age of 82, Julia Anna (Judy) Finger peacefully passed away with loving family members by her side. She will be forever missed by all who knew and loved her. Judy was born June 1, 1940, to Charles E Mearida and Constance Carmen Halsey. Both preceded her in death. Judy...

Jon Michael Bloomfield, 66, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2022, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Jon was born in Decatur, Illinois, on August 1, 1956, the son of Lawrence Eugene and Iris Carolyn (Fletcher) Bloomfield. He will be remembered for...

Decatur - Homer F. Altevogt, 86 of Decatur, Illinois entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 11, 2022, following a brief illness. Homer was born in rural Irving, Illinois Township on March 20, 1936, to Fred & Verna Altevogt. Homer served his nation in the U.S. Army, serving in post war...