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Dorothy Elaine Shookman
Dec. 10, 2025
Dorothy Elaine Shookman, 97, passed away at 3:15 A.M. on Wednesday (12-10-2025) in Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL. Dorothy was born on June 13, 1928, in Greenup, IL, the daughter of Archie Lester Wood and Sylvia Grace Nees. She married Robert Lewis Shookman on July 6, 1947, in...
Ellen Kay Lawler-Zuber
Dec. 10, 2025
Ellen Kay Lawler-Zuber, 78, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 10, 2025, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, Illinois. Ellen was born in Benton, Illinois, on December 17, 1946, the daughter of Luther and Mary Kathryn (Pate) Lawler. She married Ron Zuber in October 2003 in...
Donna Jean White
Dec. 09, 2025
Donna Jean White, 90, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Decatur, IL. She was born on June 7, 1935, in Lincoln, IL, a daughter of the late George W. and Ruth E. Dyer Rohrer. On April 18, 1956, she married Walter "Jim" White in Decatur, IL. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2006. In...
Nancy Lee Bowman
Dec. 09, 2025
Nancy Lee Barding Bowman, 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital, with her loving family at her side. Nancy was born on December 3, 1939, in Decatur, IL. She married the late William John Bowman on November 22, 1958, also in Decatur. Her life's greatest work was as a...
Donna Sue Kendall
Dec. 07, 2025
Donna Sue (Randol) Kendall Donna Sue Kendall, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, with her husband and daughter by her side, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois. Donna was born on July 6, 1943, to Homer O. and Geraldine G. (Ruthrauff) Randol. She graduated from Stephen Decatur...
Miller, Sarah A
Dec. 07, 2025
Services are pending with Graceland/Fairlawn FH and Cemeteries.
Zelmira Rivas
Dec. 07, 2025
DECATUR - Zelmira Rivas, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, December 7, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic...
Edward Emery Paine
Dec. 07, 2025
Edward Emery Paine died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home in Decatur, after a short illness. He was 101. Edward was born in rural Greenville, IL, on October 16, 1924, the second son of Thomas William Paine and Emma Verana (Mueller) Paine. To the extended family and community around...
Rebekah Hazel Stanley
Dec. 06, 2025
Rebekah Hazel Stanley (née Parsley) May 4, 1983 – December 6, 2025 Rebekah Hazel Stanley, 42, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1983, in Hammond, Illinois. Though her journey took her through Decatur and most recently Peoria, Illinois, her heart belonged wherever...
Thomas Bruce Michel
Dec. 05, 2025
Oreana – Thomas Bruce “Tom” Michel, of Oreana, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 5, 2025. He went to be with the Lord at age 87. Tom was born in Rushville, IL, on April 1, 1938, (April Fool’s Baby) the son of William and Rose (Platzbecker) Michel. Tom was a devoted Catholic...
Carmen Annette Shurig
Dec. 05, 2025
Carmen Annette Shurig, 67, of Mt. Zion, IL, died December 5, 2025, in her home. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Galilee Baptist Church. Carmen was born on March 13, 1958, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Corwin and Carol (Renshaw) Bulla. She bred Yorkshire terriers and was a...
Carol Sue Mendenhall
Dec. 05, 2025
Carol Sue Nihiser Mendenhall was born July 28th 1942 to Junior Nihiser and Dolores French Nihiser. She was a loving and supportive wife to her life love Robert Seburn Mendenhall, as well as a caring and loving mother to Michael A. Mendenhall, Cindy S. Mendenhall Wilson and Todd R. Mendenhall. Her...