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Denny Lee Sumpter, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 11:00 P.M. on Wednesday (12-24-2025) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Denny was born on October 18, 1944, in Decatur, IL, the son of Everett Lee Sumpter and Ida Rose Ella (Matherly) Sumpter. He worked at Firestone here in Decatur, IL, for many...

Derrick Curtis Kline, 30, of Pana, Illinois, formerly of Monticello, passed away December 23, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.  Derrick was born in Decatur, Illinois, on May 11, 1995, the son of Joseph and Sandra (Jenkins) Kline. Derrick was a beloved uncle to scores of nieces, nephews,...

Margie “GiGi” Ann Beckham-Neal, 96, passed at 4:20 A.M. on Tuesday (12-23-2025) at The Arc at Hickory Point, Forsyth, IL. Margie was born on August 20, 1929, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of Guy E. Peterson and Mary E. (Baker) Peterson. She married Joel Beckham on September 17, 1949, in Mt....

Linda F. (Cassell) Davis, 83, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at home. Linda Faye (Cassell) Davis was born on December 3, 1942, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Everett and Helen (Berry) Cassell. She married Garry E. Davis on June 20, 1964. Linda graduated from Stephen...

Jean Baker, 86, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Oreana, IL. Jean was born in Decatur, IL, on October 31, 1939. Jean graduated from MacArthur High School in 1958. The same year, she went on to marry her husband, Al Baker. Jean is survived by two daughters, one son-in-law, four grandchildren,...

Jessie Howard Bunch, Sr., 88, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 22, 2025, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.  Jessie was born in Glasgow, Kentucky, on August 14, 1937, the son of Bill “Willie” and Louvenia (Strode) Bunch. He married Mary L. Brookman, and they shared 18 years...

Shirley Louise Babcock, 86, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 21, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.  Shirley was born in Decatur on November 22, 1939, the daughter of Ernest and Lorraine (Mendel) Koshinski. She married Walter Babcock on August 28, 1960, in Decatur, and...

Alan Dale Berry, 66, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 20, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Alan was born on January 23, 1959, the son of Marvin and Jacquline (Fisher) Berry. He was an accomplished carpenter who used his skills both professionally and in service to others. He...

Marilynn Ann Amdal Madden died on December 18, 2025. She was 102 years old. She was born on July 3, 1923, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Marie and Rasmus Amdal. In 1944, Marilynn married Dean Madden, moved to Decatur with her husband, and lived there until her death. Marilynn was a member of the First...

Thomas Gasaway, 77, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Kion Hakeem Dillon, beloved child of Alisha Tillman and Kashawn Dillon, passed away December 13, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Kion was born on June 8, 2025, in Springfield, Illinois. He was a loving child who was always happy. His beautiful smile lit up the room. He was an angel who will...

Mary Marlene Lange, 73, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Forsyth, IL. Mary was born on August 15, 1952, in Bowling Green, KY, the daughter of Earl Thomas and Mary Ann (Harris) Poole. Marlene married her beloved husband, Monte Lange, on August 14, 1971, in Bowling Green, KY. They spent...