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Oakley – William Hughes “Bill” Bowrey Jr, 82, of Oakley, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Bill was born on May 9, 1943, in Decatur, IL the son of William Hughes and Faye (Williams) Bowrey Sr. An Army veteran, Bill worked as a tire builder and forklift operator for Firestone before...

Danville – Michael Edward Bullock, 79, of Danville, formerly of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Michael was born on August 9, 1946, in Decatur, IL the son of William Bullock and Erma (Miller) Bullock. He attended Eisenhower High School and then served our country for the Navy...

Riley Lynn Burt, beloved baby daughter of Brianne Klay and Ashton Burt, passed away September 9, 2025, a few shorts weeks before her anticipated birth.  Although she did not live to take a breath, Riley was cherished and loved by her family, including her parents; her grandparents Marcena and...

Kevin Duane Gregory, 68, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Decatur, IL. He was born in Fairbury, IL, on April 20, 1957, to Esther Sancken Gregory and the late Estel Gregory. Kevin was an avid hunter and car enthusiast. He worked as a mechanic at Fourwinds RV in Maroa for 43 years, a...

In Loving Memory of Peggy Arlene McLaughlin, January 12, 1939- September 9, 2025 Decatur - Peggy Arlene McLaughlin, of Anita, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, resilience, and joy. She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years,...

Albert Lee "Al" Rettke, 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Forsyth, IL. He was born in Decatur on February 13, 1937, to the late Roy Rettke and Mary Rettke. Al worked as a pipefitter and was a proud member of Local Union 65 of Decatur. He loved to spend time outdoors and was always...

Bobanne Coventry, 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Decatur, IL. She was born in Decatur on December 12, 1955, to the late James Porter Leach and Helen Hostetler Leach. She had worked as a secretary at the public library. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one...

Douglas “Doug” L. Brandeberry passed away on September 8, 2025. Doug was born on October 25, 1972, to Daniel L. and Donna L. Brandeberry in Decatur, IL. Doug is the brother of Daniel (Jennifer) Brandeberry and Dianna (Mark) Brown. Doug leaves behind his children, Payton (Kaleb Schuppert)...

Pat Sleade of Decatur, Illinois, passed away, September 8, 2025, at home. She was 87. She was born Patricia Lou Stover in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to Warren and Hazel (Dieterich) Stover. She enjoyed telling stories about growing up in Farmington with her older sister, Margie (Tippett), who she...

Jerry Lee "Jake" Sutherland, 78, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Vandalia, IL. Jake was born on Christmas Eve of 1946 in Decatur, IL. He was a graduate of St. Teresa High School and had attended St. Thomas Catholic Church. He served his country in the United...

Warren Edward Hamilton, Sr., 91, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away September 7, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family.  Warren was born in Athens, Illinois, on May 8, 1934, the son of George and Annabelle (Vandlandingham) Hamilton. He married Clara “Sue” Woodrum on June 19, 1957, in...

Sue Ann Hedding, 76, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away September 5, 2025, at home with her family by her side.  Sue was born in Decatur on December 26, 1948, the daughter of Bernard and Eulah (Leek) Kohlbecker. She married Terry Hedding on May 21, 1988, in Decatur. She was a loving wife, mother,...