Decatur – Elmer F. Kostenski, 93, of Decatur, passed away January 18, 2022, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Elmer was born on July 2, 1928, in Decatur, IL, the son of Walter and Celestine (Ochs) Kostenski. A US Army veteran of the Korean War, Elmer worked as a repair man for Burroughs, Inc. He was...

Alan Eugene Asay, 74, of Decatur, passed away January 18, 2022, in his home. Alan was born in Elmhurst, Illinois, on May 1, 1947, the son of Donald and Evelyn (Sphar) Asay. He proudly served in the United State Army during the Vietnam War. He was highly decorated for his service, especially...

Decatur – Beverly K. “Cookie” Carter, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 17, 2022. Beverly was born March 30, 1948, in Decatur, IL to Harold and Rosie Carter, she worked in the offices at Firestone. She later joined the Bachrach Corporation and became their comptroller. Cookie founded...

Michael Brennan, loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away at Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL on January 17th, 2022 at the age of 64 with his daughters at his side. Michael was born in Somerville NJ to Jack Brennan and Helen Brennan (Castiglione) on January...

Ginger Lee Kennedy, 54, departed this life on Monday, January 17th, 2022, in her home. A visitation will be held from 10am to 12pm on Thursday, January 27, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Cremation services will be provided by Graceland Fairlawn Crematory at a later date. Ginger was born and...

Edward Arnold Carry, 67 of Decatur, IL, started his new journey on January 17, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side. Edward was born November 5, 1954 in Decatur, IL, son of Joseph and Dessie Eileen (Allen) Carry. He married Yvonne Ferguson on January 30, 1972 in Decatur, IL. Ed...

Dennis Wayne Jones, 68, of Decatur, passed away January 16, 2022, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Dennis was born in Decatur on December 20, 1953, the son of Virgil and Helen (Petrowski) Jones. He was a maintenance worker at McLeod Company. He was a great Dale Earnhardt fan and had a large...

John Wallace Wynne was born December 26, 1936, in Brownsville, Tennessee, to Sylvanus and Geneva Wynne. After a lengthy struggle with dementia, he found peace on January 16, 2022. He married Justina Perkins in 1961. They loved, laughed, and shared in joys and sorrows for 55 years before her...

Theron E. Redfern, 77, of Lovington, IL, passed away January 16, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Theron was born May 3, 1944 in Decatur, IL, the son of Gilbert and Ada Belle (Cox) Redfern. He married Cheryl Davis on July 18, 1964 in Lovington, IL. Theron was a supervisor for A.E. Staley for 28...

Cheryl Ann Smith, 65, of Decatur, IL passed away January 15, 2022 with her sister by her side. Cheryl was born in Decatur, IL on October 8, 1956 to Leo and Wildra aka Willie (Thompson) Moore. After High School she married Dennis Smith and had four sons. Cheryl worked at the Decatur Public...

John Pellegrini, beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, IL, on January 15, 2022 at the age of 33. He was born at Decatur Memorial Hospital to Perry Pellegrini and Susan Fortner on June 3, 1988. The few that were lucky enough to...

Roger J Canuel, 86, of Decatur, IL passed away January 14, 2022 at his residence. Roger was born February 11, 1935 in Bronx, NY. He married Lucille Dias in Dartmouth, MA and they enjoyed 52 years together. Roger had owned and operated his own business for over 30 years, Computer Trouble...