Christine Marie Kitchen, 44, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 21, 2025, in her home. Christine was born in North Miami, Florida, on March 5, 1981, the daughter of Cynthia (McCluney) Kitchen. She earned an associate’s degree and then became a pharmacy technician. In her spare time, she...

SULLIVAN- Jacqueline Thomas Grace, 94 of Sullivan, formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, in the Arthur Home. Services to celebrate Jacqueline’s life will be held at 11 am Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Aspen Denise Taliferro-Bobbitt, beautiful, beloved daughter of Akili Taliferro-Bobbitt Sr. and DeAsia Curry, was born resting in the arms of Jesus on March 15, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Aspen, our angel, leaves behind to cherish her memory: her loving parents; her big brother Akili...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Terry L. Davis, a beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother and uncle, who peacefully passed on March 15, 2025 at the age of 73, in his home surrounded by family. Terry was a proud Army Veteran, Union Carpenter, and as he would say, "a jack of...

Decatur – Betty Jane Elliott, 99, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Betty was born on November 17, 1925, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William Thomas and Clara Elizabeth (Schlemm) Flesch. She worked in the accounting department for Amoco and enjoyed going out with her...

Sheila Kay Eskew, aged 54, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Champaign, Illinois. Born on August 29, 1970, Sheila graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and furthered her education at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Sheila was known for her warm, humorous, and loving personality....

Ronald Dean “Ron” Butts, 94, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Decatur, IL. Ron was born in Decatur on August 4, 1930, to the late Roy Butts and Florence Bender Butts. He married his second-grade sweetheart, Barbara Hughes, on June 3, 1950; the couple enjoyed over 73 years of marriage...

Lincoln – Peggy June Fedie, 84, of Lincoln, formerly of Decatur and Argenta, went to Heaven on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Peggy was born on July 31, 1940, in Pawnee, IL, the daughter of Christopher and Marie (Schroll) Wahlsmith. She worked in the housekeeping department at Von Maur for a few years...

Justin David "JD" Behnke was born on October 21, 1980, in Decatur, Illinois, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. He died at the age of 44 on March 12, 2025, in Decatur, Illinois, also at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his three children, Blake Behnke, Brandi Behnke, and Haley Peters (Alex...

Dale Ernest Moran, Sr., 83, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 12, 2025, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Dale was born in Decatur on December 6, 1941, the son of George and Catherine Moran. He married Sharon Mathews on March 31, 1961, in Decatur, and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage together...

Dalton City – William D. “Will” Miller, 46, of Dalton City, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Will was born on June 11, 1978, in Decatur, IL, the son of Terry and Sarah “Sallie” (Blomes) Miller. Will has been a devoted caregiver for his parents for the last 30 plus years. Will is survived by...

Helen Margaret Boose, 86, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 11, 2025, in her home. Helen was born in Mt. Auburn, Illinois, on March 7, 1939, the daughter of Cecil and Ora Campbell. She was a long-time teacher in the Head Start program. In her free time, she enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles,...