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Eugene Ross Bramel
Apr. 16, 2025
Eugene Ross Bramel (Shorty), 94, Decatur, IL, formerly Oakley and Cerro Gordo, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Shelbyville, IL. Eugene was born on August 17, 1930, in Mt Auburn, IL to William Oscar Bramel and Hannah Jane Sanders. He graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1948 and...

Walter F. "Wally" Baxendale
Apr. 15, 2025
Walter F. (Wally) Baxendale, age 92, was called home to Heaven on April 15, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1933, the son of Susie Westwood and Walter E. Baxendale. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War, with the 2nd Division, 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchu),stationed at Ft....

Douglas Edward Byers
Apr. 15, 2025
Decatur – Douglas Edward Byers, 66, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Douglas was born April 23, 1958, in Decatur, the s0n of William Earl Byers and Johanna Mary (Cross) Byers. Douglas was a lover of animals and nature and worked in sales. Douglas is survived by his sister Brenda...

George Henry Mulligan V
Apr. 15, 2025
George Henry Mulligan V, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away April 15, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family. George was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 20, 1935, the son of George Henry Mulligan IV and Esther Victoria (Swanson) Mulligan. George earned his bachelor's degree at Millikin...

Nancy Sue Griffet
Apr. 14, 2025
Nancy Sue Griffet (Reed), age 85, passed away on 04/14/2025 in Decatur, Illinois. Born on April 2nd, 1940, Nancy was born to Opal and Cecil Reed with sisters Charlotte and Cecila who preceded her in death. She married John Albert Griffet on January 1st, 1983. John preceded Nancy in death on...

Deanna Mae Lightfoot
Apr. 14, 2025
Normal – Deanna Mae Lightfoot, 86, of Normal, formerly of Decatur, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. Deanna was born May 8, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Thomas Paul and Cecilia (Vietenhaus) Streeter. Deanna worked as a bookkeeper at Citizen Bank for 2o plus years retiring in 1983....

Sheri Rene Daily
Apr. 14, 2025
Sheri Rene Daily, 70, passed away at 10:50 P.M. on Monday (04-14-2025) at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care in Lincoln, IL. Sheri was born on August 15, 1954, in Smyrna, TN, the daughter of Joseph Philip Weber, Jr, and Patsy Mildred (Nelson) Weber. Sheri enjoyed reading and doing puzzles. She...

Tomas Aguado
Apr. 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Tomas Adrian Aguado June 28, 1945 – April 14, 2025 Age 79 It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Tomas Adrian Aguado, who left this world on April 14, 2025, at the age of 79. Tomas was a truly remarkable man—generous, selfless, intelligent, and...

Stephanie Marie Krohn
Apr. 13, 2025
Stephanie Marie Krohn, 55, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Stephanie was born on August 5, 1969, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Guy Richard Krohn and Helen Sue (Bailey) Krohn. Stephanie was an outspoken and giving person who'd do anything to help a friend in need. She had...

Nancy F Eichenauer
Apr. 13, 2025
Nancy Fisher Eichenauer was born on May 15, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Marian Elizabeth (Whiteman) and Hart Udell Fisher. She married William Thomas Eichenauer on August 8, 1953, in Port Washington, N.Y. She is survived by her 5 children; daughters, Beth Stringer, Patty Jones,...

Alice Pearline Mudd
Apr. 13, 2025
Alice Mudd, 89, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Decatur, IL. She was born in Decatur on July 21, 1935, a daughter of the late Richard T. Wilcott and Alice Vivian Ramsey Wilcott. Alice was a woman with a heart of gold. She worked for many years doing administrative work for different...

Barbara Ann Deemer
Apr. 09, 2025
Barbara Ann Payton Deemer, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Decatur, IL. She was born on February 28, 1936 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harold Edward Payton and Kathryn Matz Payton. Barbara married Virgil Deemer on June 19, 1955. Together they had three children,...