Decatur – Lieselotte Proeschl, 96, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Lieselotte was born on April 9, 1929, in Germany, the daughter of Siegfied Fuld and Katarina Raab. She worked as an x-ray technician and married Bernard E. Proeschl on October 15, 1955, and he passed away on October...

Judy Carol Urquhart, 78, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away May 13, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.  Judy was born in Decatur on November 30, 1946, the daughter of Frank Justice and Mildred (Hooper) Justice. She married James Urquhart on July 31, 1966, in Decatur. She was an...

Robert Herman Champion Sr., 90, of Argenta, Illinois, passed away May 13, 2025, in his home, surrounded by family.  Robert was born in Eufaula, Alabama, on October 13, 1934, the son of Henry Herman Joseph Delmar Champion and Lennie (Buttrum) Champion. He married Patsy “Pat” Wright on March 8,...

Proverbs 31-10 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Beloved Mother; Mary L McCrory at 88 years of age. Arrival: 9/2/1936 Departure: 5/13/2025. She resided in Decatur for 79 years before moving to Woodbridge Va. She was the wife of Leonard H McCrory Sr for 59 years. She...

Robert E. Wade, 72, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away May 12, 2025, in his home. Arrangements are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Jozsef Morrissey passed away on May 11, 2025, due to a motorcycle accident in Dallas, TX, while visiting a family member to ensure their comfort in later years. The funeral service honoring his life will begin at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Marshall Avenue Christian Church. A...

Stanley Kent Burk, 74, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away May 9, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Stan was born in Alton, Illinois, on April 9, 1951, the son of Charles and Joyce (Maxeiner) Burk. He married Alice Pritts on May 15, 1999, at Resurrection Life Church in Decatur. Stan owned his...

Decatur – Richard C. Dustrude, 72, of Decatur, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025.   Richard was born on September 4, 1952, in Beloit, WI, the son of Royal and Marcella (Reynolds) Dustrude. Richard obtained a master’s degree in special education and moved to Decatur in 1981. He was a member of the...

Ellyn Griffith Kremer, age 86, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at home with her husband LaVerne at her side. Ellyn was born in Moweaqua, IL on July 21, 1938, the daughter of the late Dale & Marie (Causey) Griffith. Ellyn married LaVerne  April 8, 1961, and they started...

Shirley C. Schoepfer, 93, of Decatur, IL, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Shirley was born December 23, 1931 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Harry and Florence (Mavor) Dombrowski. She graduated from Austin High School, Chicago, IL. Shirley married Arthur E. Schoepfer in...

Jennifer McCollum, 38 Received her healing and went to be with Jesus on Tuesday,  May 6, 2025 at 12:20am  Jennifer was born in Decatur on January 18, 1987, the daughter of Mark A McCollum and Darletta (Mulvaney) McCollum.   Jennifer had a special relationship with God and could often be found...

Kent Lyle Kirby, 77, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Decatur, IL. He was born in Decatur on October 16, 1947, a son of the late Forest Lyle Kirby and Pauline Brandenburg Kirby. Kent was a proud veteran, having served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his time in the...