Johnny "John" Carl Norman, age 75, a long-time resident of both Fort Myers, FL and Decatur, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, following a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, which he developed as a result of bravely serving his country in Vietnam. Born on July 18, 1949, in...

Decatur – Junius M. Futrell, 89, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Junius was born on August 1st, 1935, in Paragould, Arkansas, the son of Dr. Junius B. and Marguerite (Bisbee) Futrell. A Navy veteran, Junius spent his career as a teacher and administrator in the Clinton and Mt....

Richard Allen Hines, Sr., of Decatur, Illinois, passed away February 3, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Richard was born in Decatur on May 23, 1959, the son of Lee Hines Sr. and Louella Cowans. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, where he earned a Rifle Sharpshooter Badge...

Louis Martinie Jr. 87 of Decatur IL passed away on February 2, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born December 28,1937 to Louis Sr and Doris Martinie in Decatur IL. Louis is survived by his wife, Janice Martinie; daughters, Sabre Smith and Linda (Mike) Qualls-Binder, 10 grandchildren and...

Baby Girl Indy Zoe Ann Walters, Infant Daughter of Carissa Kaylyn Davis and Dillon Daniel Walters was born sleeping at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, February 1st, 2025 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. She Leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving parents,Very loving big sister Paisley Walters, Maternal...

Gary Bernard Wisler, born on August 23, 1940, in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31st, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was a proud graduate of Penn State University and a devoted supporter of his beloved Nittany Lions. He honorably served his country...

Ronald Eugene Wharton, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 12:09 a.m. on Thursday, (01/30/2025) in Fair Havens Senior Living. Ronald was born on July 18, 1952, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Dewey L. Wharton, Sr. and Ladonna (Bailey) Wharton. Ronald served faithfully at First Baptist Church in...

Maria Del Carmen Pena, 69, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 26, 2025. Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Services are private.

Gerald Lee Weaver, 64, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 26, 2025.

Robert E. (Bob) Rogers, 91, peacefully passed on Saturday, January 25, 2025, with his family by his side. Robert was born March 14, 1933, in Danville, IL, the son of Francis and Mary (Carithers) Rogers. He worked for the family business, Rogers Oil Company, for over 50 years until his retirement....

Donna McCormick 76 of Decatur Il passed away on January 23, 2025, at Moweaqua Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 26,1948 to Henry and Norma Jeschawitz in Decatur Il. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Carder; grandson, Chaiss Carder; sister, Dana Chase; great grandchild, Alecai...

Erma Rubenacker, 99, of Decatur, Illinois, died January 23, 2025, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30am Wednesday, January 29, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur, with Fr. Joe Molloy as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Funeral Mass....