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Dorothy Page Huff Morey
Oct. 08, 2026
Decatur - Dorothy Page Huff Morey lived an incredibly long and wonderful life. She didn’t get to be 106 years by luck. She overcame corneal transplants and medical challenges yet was determined to live every day to its fullest. Dorothy was born in Decatur on February 24, 1920 to Helen Page and...
Brian Keith Voelker
Oct. 06, 2026
Forsyth – Brian Keith Voelker, 57, of Forsyth, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, surrounded by love. Keith was born on March 4, 1969, in Decatur, IL, the son of Jerry Voelker and Carol (Horve) Fisher. A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Keith worked as a chemist at...
Virginia Lee Boisvert
Oct. 05, 2026
Virginia Lee Boisvert, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:24 P.M. on Monday (10-05-2026) at Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL. Virginia was born on July 7, 1932, in Moweaqua, IL, the daughter of Fredrick Oliver Kemp and Virginia Lee (Austin) Kemp. She married Everett Huckile in...
Steven Brian Phillips
Oct. 04, 2026
Steven Brian Phillips, 66 of Mt. Zion, passed away October 4, 2026, in Mt. Zion, IL. Steven Brian Phillips was born December 1, 1959, in Elgin, IL to Ted Junior Phillips of Latham, IL and Shirley Douglas of Denver, CO. Steve graduated from Mt. Zion High School in 1979 with his cousin Jeannie Sue...
Wayne Judd Sloan
Oct. 03, 2026
Wayne Judd Sloan, cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on October 3rd, 2026. Born on November 16, 1953, in Decatur, Illinois, Wayne was a beacon of kindness and generosity, always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Wayne was the beloved son...
Wilburn (Billy) Voss III
Oct. 03, 2026
Wilburn (Billy) Voss III, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Saturday (10-03-2026) at his home. Born and raised in Decatur, IL, Billy was the son of Betty Voss Davidson (John) and Wilburn ER Voss. He grew up with 3 sisters, Linda Ball (Mike) Donna O'Brien (Jim) and Nancy Monica (Frank) and was...
Victoria Sue "Vicky" Pflum
Oct. 02, 2026
Oakley – Victoria Sue “Vicky” Pflum, 65, of Oakley, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. Vicky was born on December 6, 1960, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Harry C. and Florence E. (Strohl) Pflum. A member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish, Vicky enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved...
Derrick Bradley Brown
Oct. 02, 2026
Decatur – Derrick Bradley Brown, 44, of Decatur, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2026. Derrick was born on May 3, 1982, in Peoria, IL, the son of Rick and Jenise (Richison) Nelson. He worked at Lowe’s and with his brother, Blake at Nelson Service, who he loved spending time with....
Joyce Ann Childress
Oct. 01, 2026
Joyce Ann Jargon Childress, 81, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Greenville, IL. She was born in Tuscola on November 16, 1944, to the late Norman Jargon and Alice Day Jargon. She was a Christian and enjoyed attending church where she could praise through song. In her free time, Joyce...
Markishia Ann Bass
Sep. 30, 2026
Markishia Ann Bass, 47, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Markishia was born in Decatur on November 13, 1978, to the late L.V. Bass and Margie (Bass) Johnson. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1996. While she held many jobs over the years, she most...
Marsha Carol Cassidy
Sep. 30, 2026
Marsha Carol Cassidy, 66, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in Decatur, IL. She was born on September 6, 1960, in Alexandria, VA, to the late Norman Smith and Doris Fraker Smith. Her caring nature led her to a long career in Nursing, notably working at both Imboden Creek and Randal...
L.V. Bass
Sep. 28, 2026
L.V. Bass, 76, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Springfield, IL. He was born in Brownsville, TN, on February 10, 1950, to the late Roosevelt Bass and Helen Hines-Currie Bass. He was a graduate of Carver High School class of 1967 in Brownsville. For over 30 years, he worked at...