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Warren Edward Hamilton, Sr., 91, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away September 7, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family.  Warren was born in Athens, Illinois, on May 8, 1934, the son of George and Annabelle (Vandlandingham) Hamilton. He married Clara “Sue” Woodrum on June 19, 1957, in...

Sue Ann Hedding, 76, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away September 5, 2025, at home with her family by her side.  Sue was born in Decatur on December 26, 1948, the daughter of Bernard and Eulah (Leek) Kohlbecker. She married Terry Hedding on May 21, 1988, in Decatur. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Leslie W. Swartz passed away September 4, 2025, at 100 years old. Les was born October 9, 1924, to Fred A. Swartz and Bessie White Swartz in Atwood, IL. He had seven brothers and sisters. He married (Labonne) Sue Isley on May 5, 1946. Sue died August 23, 1999. Les worked for Millikin National...

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Sandra Dulgar, 80, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away September 3, 2025. Sandra was born in Decatur, Illinois, on July 1, 1945, the daughter of Ovie "Frank" and Delores (Workman) Dulgar. Sandra enjoyed spending time with her friends, especially her group known as the Golden Girls. She also...

Eva (Finley) Schwab, 52, of Ramsey, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with terminal cancer. She was born on September 20, 1972, in Vandalia, Illinois, to Sharon Leona Smith. After spending much of her life away, Eva returned to central Illinois...

Deborah L. Martin, 74, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Deborah was born to Thomas and Sandra Thull on November 20, 1950. She was married to Raymond Martin on July 16, 1971. She loved her Weimaraner's; raising, training and showing them with...

Jacina Kay Cookson, 65, of Boody, Illinois, passed away September 1, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Jacina was born in Decatur on December 27, 1959, the daughter of Fredrick and Kay Dianne (Selzle) Dodson. She married Marvin “Scott” Cookson on September 6, 1999, in Boody, Illinois. She was...

Willis Powell, 74, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 12:15 P.M. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Willis was born on September 25, 1950, in Como, MS, the son of Herman Jack Powell and Lucille (Wilbourn) Powell. He married Sharon Kay Jordan on November 6, 2010. She survives...

Claude Leroy Bradshaw, 86, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 4:45 A.M. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Claude was born on July 24, 1939, in Decatur, IL, the son of Claude Arthur Bradshaw and Grace Margaret (Wooton) Bradshaw. He married Eva Marie Hayes on January 15, 1961,...

Christopher Dakota Jordan, 29, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:00 P.M. on Friday, August 29, 2025, in St. John’s Hospital Springfield, IL. Christopher was born on March 31, 1996, in Decatur, IL, the son of Phillip Russell Jordan and Crystal Dawn (Brady) Jordan. He was an avid gamer. Christopher...

Mabel Ruth (Rambo) Willis, 83, of Moweaqua, IL, died August 29, 2025, at Imboden Creek Senior Living in Decatur, IL.  Mabel was born May 17, 1942, in rural Shelby County, the daughter of Fred and Ruth (Furnish) Rambo Jr. She married Don Willis on December 2, 1983. He preceded her in death April...