Carl C. Hughes III, 70 passed away Wednesday January 26th, 2022. Carl was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He retired from Firestone and the Local Laborers union. He was also a Vietnam war veteran. He married Katherine Tucker September 15, 1985. He is survived by his wife, children Cuan...

Joe Delos Josserand, 98, of Forsyth, IL, passed away on Tuesday (01-25-2022) in his residence. Joe was born on November 17, 1923 in Decatur, IL, the son of Joseph Delos Josserand and Ruby Fern (Ruffner) Josserand. He married Dorothy McCoy on February 24, 1945 in Decatur, IL. She preceded him in...

John Darren "Chief" Kendall, 52, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, after a brave and courageous battle with colon cancer. Darren was born in Decatur, Illinois, on October 30, 1969, to John W. and Donna S. (Randol) Kendall. He was a...

Michael Lee Larry, 71, of Decatur, IL passed away January 25, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Michael was born January 20, 1951 in Decatur, IL, the son of Morris and Virginia (Jinks) Larry. Michael was a Maintenace custodian for Wal-Mart. He enjoyed playing Bingo, took pride with managing his...

Bonnie Sharon Trimby, 80, of Decatur, known all her life as Cherie Trimby, passed away quietly in her home, surrounded by her family, on January 21, 2022. Bonnie was born in Vincennes, Indiana on August 19, 1941, the daughter of Lloyd and June (Ravelette) Briner. She married Ronald Trimby on...

Robert Luciano Shockley Sr., 49, of Decatur, passed away January 21, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Robert was born in Decatur on October 21, 1972, the son of Virgil Lowe and Phyllis Dinger. He worked as a pipefitter and welder. He was an avid sports fan who enthusiastically supported the New...

Vickie Lynn Cripe, 72, of Bloomington, formerly of Decatur, passed away January 21, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Vickie was born in Decatur on November 4, 1949, the daughter of Ruby (Gilmore) Miles. She had various occupations throughout her life, including managing an...

Decatur- Laurie Ann Harris, 59, of Decatur, passed away Friday January 21, 2022, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Laurie was born on March 23, 1962, in Bloomington, IL, a daughter of Larry E. and Wanda F. (Gillespey) Dennison. She worked primarily and an in-home caregiver. Laurie married William...

JD Kelsheimer, 92, of Fishers, IN (formerly of Decatur, IL) passed away Jan. 20, 2022 Born Feb. 23, 1929 to Homer and Anna Kelsheimer. He married the love of his life, Winona Cross, on June 3,1946 in Corinth, Mississippi. They celebrated 73 years of marriage before Winona passed away. He never...

Linda Jean Beck, 71, of Decatur, passed away January 19, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Linda was born in Decatur on May 15, 1950, the daughter of Robert and Norma (Cox) Laws. She served as Deputy Circuit Clerk. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts, crafts, sewing,...

Christina Marie Hobson, 66, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:12 P.M. on Wednesday (01-19-2022) at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. Christina was born on 04-13-1955 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William E. Boudell and Virginia M. (Staggs) Boudell. She married Jerry John Hobson on November 6, 1990...

Norma Jean Coulter, 88, passed away on January 18, 2022, in Decatur, Ill. Norma was born to Virgil Bear and Evelyn Cloney Bear on February 19, 1933, in Decatur, IL. Norma spent her life as a giving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and aunt. She was a blessing to all who knew her. She loved the...