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Phillip Lee Dannewitz
Aug. 25, 2025
Phillip Lee Dannewitz, 84, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, with his wife Amy and his son Phillip Todd by his side. Phillip was born November 4, 1940 in Decatur, IL, to Fredrick William and Eloise Louise (Heflin) Dannewitz. He married the love of his life, Amy Tipton on October 7, 1967, and...
Norma Frances Barnes
Aug. 22, 2025
Norma Francis Barnes, 81, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away August 22, 2025. Norma was born in Decatur on January 29, 1944, the daughter of Samuel and Louise (Pryer) Williams. She married Richard Barnes on September 24, 1987, in Decatur. He preceded her in death in 1999. Norma worked as a...
Wilbur Lee Ward
Aug. 20, 2025
Wilbur Lee Ward, 90, of Clinton, IL, passed away at 4:37 P.M. on Wednesday (August 20, 2025) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Wilbur was born on June 18, 1935, in Decatur, IL, the son of Wilbur Ludwick Ward and Dorothy Mae (Kern) Ward Millington. He was married to Sandra (Cripe) Zeeb from 1955 –...
Gina Moore
Aug. 20, 2025
GinaLea Yvonne Moore, 21 of Hammond, IL passed away on Wednesday, 08/20/2025 at home. Gina was born on July 22, 2004, the daughter of Jake Moore and Tabitha Lake. She is survived by her Father, Jake Moore, wife Katy, Mother Tabitha Lake, husband Brett, Grandmother Pauline Reed and husband Terry,...
Barbara Lorraine Sibert
Aug. 18, 2025
Decatur – Barbara Lorraine Sibert, 76, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025. Barbara was born on June 20, 1949, in Decatur, IL the daughter of John Thomas and Betty Rae (Drew) Owen. She worked as a waitress at the Brown Jug and Blue Mill and was the assistant manager at Molly Maid....
Jerry David Brunson
Aug. 15, 2025
BRUNSON, Jerry D., 81 of Decatur, died August 15, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. A private family graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery, and a celebration of his life will be held in Gulf Shores, Alabama, at a later date. Jerry was born September 18, 1943, in...
Walter Raymond "Ray" Scroggins
Aug. 15, 2025
Decatur - Walter Raymond "Ray" Scroggins, 82, of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025. Ray was born on August 19, 1942, in Rockford, IL the son of Nelson and Mae (Brummett) Scroggins. Ray worked for the Wabash Railroad for thirteen years and retired in 2003 from Caterpillar where he was...
Robert Norman "Bob" Wise Jr.
Aug. 14, 2025
Watch Webcast Here Robert Norman (Bob) Wise Jr., 76, died August 14, 2025, at Goldwater Care, Clinton, IL. A funeral service will take place at 1pm Saturday, August 23, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm. Private family burial will be at a later date at Macon...
Racine Lyster
Aug. 13, 2025
Racine Kay (Lauber) Lyster, 74, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in her hometown following a long and courageous 4-5 year battle with cancer. She was born at 9:26 a.m. on October 23, 1950, in Decatur, IL. Racine spent most of her life in the...
Paul Junior Van Camp
Aug. 13, 2025
Paul Van Camp, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. Paul was born on September, 23, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Lester and Lucille Van Camp. Paul married his beloved wife, Joan Minkowski on June, 6, 1959, in...
Jru Madisyn Ann Green
Aug. 09, 2025
Our sweet baby girl, Jru Madisyn Ann Green, was born sleeping August 9th, 2025, at 5:21am, weighing 12.4 oz & 10.5 inches long. She was the beloved daughter of Jakaylah Bond and Joetaruis Green, and sister to Ki’Cyr Call. Jru will be forever remembered by her grandparents and a host of...
John "Jack" Alexander Couch
Aug. 09, 2025
Click here to watch livestream John “Jack” Alexander Couch, of Decatur, IL, died August 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Oza Lee Couch and Lorelda Couch, his brothers Donald Couch and Richard Couch. He is survived by his Sister-in-law, Theresa Couch. He was known to most people...