Vern Miller, 81, of Decatur, passed away in his home on June 6, 2022. Vern served as a Decatur police officer for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Miller; daughter, Julie Leisure; stepdaughter, Karry Layette; and grandchildren. A daughter, Joyce George, preceded him in death. In...

Lois June Armbruster, 93, of Decatur passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. Lois was born on June 5, 1928 in Vandalia, IL to Matthew and Marie Cunningham. She is survived by her sons, Alan Armbruster, George (Maureen) Armbruster, Phillip (Kim) Armbruster, James (Ruth) Armbruster, Michael (Susan)...

Myrtle June McClure, 80, of Decatur passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. Myrtle was born on February 4, 1942 in Argenta, IL to Mirle and Violet Hood. She married Raymond McClure on February 19, 1958. They shared 60 years of love when Raymond passed away. They had five children so it was obvious...

John Frank Edmond Childers, age 80, passed away in his sleep on June 2, 2022, at his residence in Decatur, IL. John was born January 4, 1942, in West Virginia to John and Beatrice (Wooten) Childers. John married Jo Ann Hankins on February 2, 1963, in Chicago, IL. She preceded him in death on...

Dorothy L. Bell, 88, of Mt. Zion, IL, formerly of Oakley, passed away June 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born April 10, 1934 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William C. and Elsie D. (Kemp) Ellis. Dorothy married James R. Bell on January 31, 1953 in Decatur, IL. After Jim's military service,...

David Roy Gardner, 89, Maroa, entered his heavenly home on June 2, 2022. Service of Celebration will be held on June 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral home with a visitation an hour prior. The burial will take place at the Maroa Township Cemetery following services. He was born in...

Decatur – Peggy J. Lowe, 67, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Peggy was born December 28, 1954, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Maynard and Virginia (Moffett) Grinestaff. A member of Maranatha Assembly Of God Church, Peggy worked several secretarial jobs throughout central...

Charles W “Moon Rock” Harris, 55, of Decatur, IL passed away May 28, 2022 in Springfield, IL. Charles was born May 14, 1967 in Decatur, IL, the son of Grady Williams and Margaret “King” Harris. Charles was a general laborer. He loved music and would enjoy singing, especially a song he had made...

Stephen “Steve” Lee Trelz, 75, passed away on May 28, 2022 in Springfield, IL. Stephen was born to Lee and Rosemary Trelz on February 5, 1947 in Pana, IL. Stephen was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL. He loved going to church whenever he was able. He loved his puppies,...

Linda L. Thornton, 77, of Decatur, IL passed away May 28, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. Linda was born August 25, 1944 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Willie and Frieda L. Kupiec. She married William R. Thornton on March 7, 1963. They were married for 46 years until his death in May...

Margot Kathleen Peters (McFadden), 45, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away in her home unexpectedly on Friday (05-27-2022) in Decatur, Illinois. She was born on April 21, 1977 in Decatur, IL. She leaves behind a large family and a host of many friends. She will be laid to rest in Graceland Cemetery...

Richard “Dick” Byron Evey (85) passed away peacefully at home in Decatur, IL with family by his side on Friday, May 27, 2022. Richard was born in Decatur, IL on October 22, 1936, the only child of Byron and Angeline (Hogue) Evey. He grew up in Decatur and Clinton, IL where he made lifelong...