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Jason Lee Mills
May 26, 2022
Jason L Mills, 39 of Zeigler, IL passed away suddenly on May 26, 2022. Jason was born to Jerry and Patricia Mills on September 19, 1982 in Du Quoin, IL. He graduated from high school, then went on to earn a degree at IET. He was predeceased by his mother, Patricia (Trogolo) Mills; father, Jerry...
Jerald Franklin "Jerry" Overton Sr.
May 26, 2022
Jerald Franklin “Jerry” Overton, Sr., 82, of Decatur, passed away May 26, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Jerry was born in Pana, Illinois, on September 30, 1939, the son of Benjamin and Helen (Lipe) Overton. He was born in Pana but was raised in Decatur. He graduated from the last class of...
Nancy Sue Napier
May 24, 2022
Nancy Sue Napier, 69, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Tuesday (05-24-2022) at 9:05 p.m. in The Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur. She was born on August 11, 1952 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of Harry Junior Siron and Helen Jane (Maddox) Siron. Nancy was a member of First Baptist Church, Decatur,...
Phillip Dean Hagen
May 24, 2022
Phillip Dean Hagen, 80, of Decatur, passed away May 24, 2022 in his home. Phil was born in Decatur on December 28, 1941, the son of Robert and Helen (Robertson) Hagen. He served proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam war. When he returned, he resumed working as a machinist with the Wabash...
Dorris Joan Adolphson
May 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Dorris “Joan” Adolphson, on May 21, 2022 at her home in Noblesville, Indiana. Joan was born in Decatur, Illinois on December 14, 1940. She was the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Smith) Dillow. She married Frederick...
Shirley Irwin
May 21, 2022
Shirley Irwin,80, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1942 in Decatur Il. She married William “Bill” Irwin on June 13, 1958 and they had three children and together, they lived a life of love for 63 years. Shirley was devoted with all of her heart to God, family,...
Pamela Kaye Dean
May 17, 2022
Decatur – Pamela Kaye Dean, 61, of Decatur, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Pamela was born July 4, 1960, in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Leroy Allen and Leona Marie (Petty) Dean. After graduating from Stephen Decatur High School, she began her 40+ year career in gas...
Robert Lee Cox
May 16, 2022
Robert “Bob” Lee Cox 1/4/1929-5/16/2022 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert Lee Cox; born and raised in Indiana, the second son of The Reverend James and Opal Cox. He is survived by his brother James (Tina) Cox and sister Virginia (Jerry) McCoy. Robert was married for...
Darlene K Cuttill
May 16, 2022
Darlene K. Cuttill, 81, of Sullivan, IL passed away May 16, 2022 at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan, IL. Darlene was born May 21, 1940 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Vera Williams. She married Larry Cuttill March 22, 1958 in Decatur, IL. Darlene was the owner of Bethany Star Market. She was a member...
Norma Elaine Arnold
May 15, 2022
Norma Elaine (“Mike”) Arnold, 86, of Decatur, passed away May 15, 2022 at home. Norma was born in Pana, Illinois, on February 25, 1936, the daughter of Louis and Hazel (Luzader) Michelman. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the College of St. Francis and became a registered nurse. She...
Michael Brian Kelly
May 14, 2022
Michael Brian Kelly, 69, of Springfield, IL passed away May 14, 2022 at his residence. Michael was born February 27, 1953, in Geneva, IL, the son of Donald and Lorraine Kelly. He married Carol Witt during August 2000 in Las Vegas, NV. Michael was a professional gambler and loved playing video...
Royal J. Kester III
May 14, 2022
Royal J. Kester III, 58, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 10:50 A.M. his residence on Saturday (05-14-2022). Royal was born on January 9, 1964 in Decatur, IL, the son of Royal Johnson Kester, Jr, and Mary Ellen (Ellis) Kester. Royal was an avid die hard Cub fan. He is survived by his son: Jason...