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Jerry David Brunson
Aug. 15, 2025
BRUNSON, Jerry D., 81 of Decatur, died August 15, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. A private family graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery, and a celebration of his life will be held in Gulf Shores, Alabama, at a later date. Jerry was born September 18, 1943, in...
Walter Raymond "Ray" Scroggins
Aug. 15, 2025
Decatur – Walter Raymond “Ray” Scroggins, 82, of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025. Ray was born on August 19, 1942, in Rockford, IL the son of Nelson and Mae (Brummett) Scroggins. Ray worked for the Wabash Railroad for thirteen years and retired in 2003 from Caterpillar where he was...
Robert Norman "Bob" Wise Jr.
Aug. 14, 2025
Watch Webcast Here Robert Norman (Bob) Wise Jr., 76, died August 14, 2025, at Goldwater Care, Clinton, IL. A funeral service will take place at 1pm Saturday, August 23, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm. Private family burial will be at a later date at Macon...
Racine Lyster
Aug. 13, 2025
Racine Kay (Lauber) Lyster, 74, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in her hometown following a long and courageous 4-5 year battle with cancer. She was born at 9:26 a.m. on October 23, 1950, in Decatur, IL. Racine spent most of her life in the...
Paul Junior Van Camp
Aug. 13, 2025
Paul Van Camp, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. Paul was born on September, 23, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Lester and Lucille Van Camp. Paul married his beloved wife, Joan Minkowski on June, 6, 1959, in...
Jru Madisyn Ann Green
Aug. 09, 2025
Our sweet baby girl, Jru Madisyn Ann Green, was born sleeping August 9th, 2025, at 5:21am, weighing 12.4 oz & 10.5 inches long. She was the beloved daughter of Jakaylah Bond and Joetaruis Green, and sister to Ki’Cyr Call. Jru will be forever remembered by her grandparents and a host of...
John "Jack" Alexander Couch
Aug. 09, 2025
Click here to watch livestream John “Jack” Alexander Couch, of Decatur, IL, died August 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Oza Lee Couch and Lorelda Couch, his brothers Donald Couch and Richard Couch. He is survived by his Sister-in-law, Theresa Couch. He was known to most people...
Barbara E. Durham
Aug. 04, 2025
Barbara E. Durham (Brault), age 78, of Springfield, Illinois passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Barbara was born on September 1, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Wilbur Brault and Mildred Ethel...
Connie Jean Brown
Aug. 03, 2025
Clinton – Connie Jean Brown, 84, of Clinton, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Connie was born on September 16, 1940, in Clinton, IL the daughter of Thomas Edward and Ruth Amanda (Buchanan) Owens. A homemaker and member of the Texas Christian Church, Connie was an...
Dylan Robert Bunch
Aug. 02, 2025
Decatur – Dylan Robert Bunch, 25, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident in Springfield Memorial Hospital. Dylan was born on January 7, 2000, in Decatur, IL the son of Josh Stone and Cindy (Bunch) Dagg. An outstanding family man and hard worker,...
Judith "Judy" Mains
Aug. 02, 2025
Judith Lorene Mains, 86, of Decatur passed away on August 2, 2025, at The Arc at Hickory Point in Forsyth. Judy was born in Little Falls, MN, on January 2, 1939, the daughter of Roy and Elvira (Pedersen) Liddle. She was the second of three children born in Little Falls, Janice was the oldest and...
Arthur "Arty" Auvil
Aug. 01, 2025
Arthur Ace Auvil was welcomed into the world on April 25, 2024 in Decatur, IL by parents Joseph and Megan Auvil, and big sister, Ellie. From day one, Arty had the kindest eyes, sweetest soul, and an incredible strength. He spent five precious weeks at home with his family before his...