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Duane W. Arch August 9, 1932 - March 9, 2021 “You could hear his smile in his voice.” “Classiest guy in our family.” “Kind.” “Always working, puttering and creating.” “Loved by many outside of his family.” “Best listener.” “Man of God.” “Witty.” “Artistic touch with plants and flowers.” “Helpful...

Gerald “Jerry” John Sheehy Jr. rose to heaven suddenly on Tuesday, March 9th, with family at his side at St Mary’s Hospital, his birthplace. He never met a stranger, a man with no ego and had many a great friend and few foes. He had three passions: family, which included everyone he met, a...

Beverly Ann White, 66, of Decatur, passed away on March 9, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur. Beverly was born January 23, 1955 in Monticello, the daughter of John Warren and Flora Rawlings Shepherd. Beverly is survived by her son Larry (Rhonda Berry) White of Mattoon; Michelle Burns...

Virginia Sue Heath, 47, of Decatur, IL passed away March 8, 2021 at her residence. Virginia was born August 28, 1973 at Fort Sill, OK, the daughter of Roy and Shirley (Colburn) Knotts. Virginia was employed at Dairy Queen. She was also a member of Pilgrims Holiness Church. Virginia loved being a...

Eugene Dale Snyder, 82, passed away March 8, 2021 at Randall Residence in Decatur. Gene was born January 14, 1939, the son of Marshall and Alice Snyder. He married Linda Doyle on May 24, 1963 in Decatur. They adopted their beloved daughter Beth in 1971. Gene served proudly in Vietnam as a member...

Richard G. Ray, 99, of Hammond, formerly of Decatur and Maroa, passed away on March 7, 2021 at his step-daughter's residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, Illinois.

Rose Anna Crawley, 74, of Dalton City, Illinois, passed away March 7, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Rose was born on February 5, 1947 in Oconee, Illinois, the daughter of Clyde Ewin Hicks and Mildred Virginia (Eller) Hicks. Rose married Raymond Larry Dean Crawley on October 24, 1968. She was...

Mellody Kay Ireland, 70 of Decatur, IL passed away on March 6, 2021 at her sister’s residence in Dalton City, surrounded by her loving family. Mellody was born on April 30, 1950 in Decatur, the daughter of Betty June Brannon. Mellody met James F. Ireland while they both were stationed in Japan in...

Decatur – Webb, Judith Ann, of Forsyth, died March 5, 2021 at Fair Havens Senior Living. Judi was born August 18, 1940 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Fern Britton. She was a member of Crestview Christian Church and enjoyed reading, painting and beading. She worked at Mueller...

Kansas – Irma Yvonne Call, 88, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. Irma was born December 1, 1932, in Pontiac, IL, the daughter of N. Marius and Katherine (Adam) Hansen. A homemaker, Irma was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. She married Warren L....

Elizabeth Ann Pagel, 68, of Decatur, passed away on March 4, 2021 at her residence. Elizabeth was born on April 3, 1952 in St. Louis, the daughter of John C. and Mae Gebhart Pagel. Elizabeth is survived by a cousin Kent Sampson of Burlington, KY. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her...

Elizabeth A. Pagel, 68, of Decatur, passed away March 4, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.