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Jordan Matthew Peters, age, 27, departed this earthy life and entered into his heavenly home on August 2, 2021. Jordan was born on July 27, 1994 in Decatur, IL to Stephen Peters and Rebecca (Rutherford) Porchey. He is survived by his mother Rebecca (Bo) Porchey, father Stephen (Tammy) Peters,...

David Bennett Stull, 62, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. David was born on September 14, 1958 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Robert and Lomonia (Hill) Stull. He worked as a laborer in construction. David enjoyed gardening and tinkering with things,...

Jack L. Bankson, 89, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home. Cremation services are being provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Audrey Louise Maurice, 92, of Decatur, IL, passed away August 1, 2021 at her residence. Audrey was born October 8, 1928 in Canton, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Lena “Maude” (Watkins) Pschirrer. She married Robert Leroy Maurice July 24, 1948 in Canton, IL. Audrey worked as a seamstress for a...

Terence Hilary Smith, 72, of Decatur, passed away on July 31, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Terence was born on November 12, 1948 in Decatur, the son of Harold Raymond and Wanda Eileen (Canada) Smith. He worked as a pipefitter and later earned a master’s degree in Psychology. Terence is...

Raelynn Michelle “Nugget” Shafer, 6 months, gained her angel wings in heaven, with her family by her side, July 29, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Raelynn was born January 15, 2021 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Ryan Shafer and Cheyenne Dunham. Surviving are her parents;...

Obituary | Mildred “Ruth” Auerswald, 79, of Decatur Mildred “Ruth” Auerswald, 79, of Decatur passed away on July 27, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice home in Peoria. Ruth was born on October 10, 1941 to the late Jack and Ruth Mildred Taylor, growing up in Collingswood, New Jersey with her...

Edward F. Garrett, 92, of Pana, IL formerly of Decatur, IL passed away on July 26, 2021 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, IL.

Lois Alma Hadley, 92, of Lovington, IL, passed away July 26, 2021 at her residence. Lois was born July 14, 1929 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Harry Oliver and Gladys Emma (Eschbaugh) Whitacre. She married Robert Wesley Hadley. Lois worked as a housekeeper for the CHELP organization. She was a...

Myrna Loia Clark of Decatur left this earthly world on July 26, 2021 to be with her Lord and entered her Heavenly reward. Myrna was born in 1936 to Maynard and Frances Murphy of Hillsboro, Il and resided in that area with her brother and 3 sisters until 1952 when she moved to Decatur and attended...

Sandra J. French, 72, of Decatur, IL passed away July 25, 2021 at her residence. Sandra was born September 25, 1948 in Harrisburg, IL, the daughter of Wayne and Lela (Agin) Puckett. She married Gaylen French in Sullivan, IL during 1969. Sandra enjoyed knitting and loved canning with her sisters....

Jesse Clinton Thompson was born on September 22, 1937 and went to be with Jesus on July 22, 2021. He was a devoted husband to Kathleen Ann Thompson for 64 years. He was survived by Kathleen Thompson and his six children: Jerry Thompson (Tabby Thompson), Terri Thompson, Candice Cook (Bob Cook),...