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Norma Jean Wortman, 95, of Decatur, passed away on December 9, 2021, in her residence at Glenwood Assisted Living Facility in Mt. Zion. Jean was born in Decatur, Illinois, on March 28, 1926, the youngest daughter of Cecil and Lulu (Morgan) Lyda. She married Edwin F. Wortman on January 5, 1947 in...

Cathy Jo Ellis, 65, of Decatur, Illinois passed away peacefully in her home on December 7, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Cathy was born January 13, 1956 in Decatur to her mother Marjorie Estell and father Dale Fleischauer. Cathy attended Lakeview High School and worked for many years as a...

Kylin Lee Akins (Built Different), age 8, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Kylin was born to Kyle L. Akins and Victoria M. McCord on July 9, 2013, in Decatur, IL. He loved the outdoors. He played T-ball. He loved swimming, and four wheeling with his...

Betty Jean Habeck, aged 78, passed away December 5, 2021 at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth, Illinois. Betty was born to Beverly and Mabel Clardy on August 12, 1943 in Macon, Missouri. She married her husband, Ronald Duaine Habeck in Marysville, Kansas in 1963. Betty loved Jesus. She...

Decatur – Dawn A. Duncan, 76, of Decatur, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. Dawn was born on August 14, 1945, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William “Bill” and Katie F. (O’Dell) Bourne, Sr. Dawn drove a bus for Warrensburg schools for more than ten years. She married Marvin Duncan on...

TRUCILLA L. ENZ MCLAUGHLIN, AKA AUNT SAH – Trucilla L. McLaughlin, died unexpectedly December 3, 2021. She was born October 16, 1947, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of James C. Dowd and Margie L. (Bourne) Dowd-Coffey. Trucilla attended St. Teresa H.S. in Decatur, IL. She received her Illinois...

Decatur – Anthony “Tony” Logan, 57, of Decatur, IL passed away Friday, December 03, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Tony was born January 4, 1964, in Decatur, IL, the son of James and Carol (Hogan) Logan. He worked as a welder at Thornton Welding in Decatur. Surviving is his brother Joey...

DECATUR - Georgia Marie Ashe, 71, of Decatur, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 North Oakland Avenue. Georgia...

Michael Ray Hudson, 71, of Decatur, IL passed away December 1, 2021 at his residence. Michael was born March 18, 1950, in Decatur, IL, the son of Glenn Richard and Harriett Adelia (Dorell) Hudson. Michael served as an independent roofer in the Decatur area for 50 years. He enjoyed spending time...

ROBERTS, Phillip Ray, 88, passed away in his home, November 30, 2021. A private family viewing will be at Graceland/Fairlawn and a memorial service for Phill will be announced in 2022. Phill was born in Decatur, IL, May 16, 1933, the son of Ray Ervin and Edna Grace (Phillips) Roberts. Phill...

Ruth J. Easterling, 99 of Mt. Zion, II. entered the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 4 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Internment will be will be in...

SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida — William Patrick (Pat) Bell, age 62, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his family. Pat was born in Decatur, IL, in 1959, to Charles and Wilma (Mizeur) Bell. As a boy, Pat...