Carol J. Allen (Piper – Mair) Carol was born in Olney, IL on December 31, 1932, to Kenneth and Bessie Piper and passed January 15, 2024, at Carriage Crossing in Decatur, IL. She married Dewey Mair and had four children; Cindy (Chuck) Osborn, Robin (Jim) Ferrebee, Kendra Parker and David (Shelley)...

Franes Zimmerman 77 of Decatur Il passed away on January 15,2025 at her home. She was born on April 29,1947 to Landis and Gladys Hensley in Canmer, KY. Frances is survived by her son, Darrell Reynolds; daughter, Marcie Burwell; grandchildren, Zachary, Kyle, Heather, Shawna, Crystal and Natasha;...

Gerald Ernest Huck, Age 92, October 18,1932 – January 14, 2025 Gerald Huck died on January 14, 2025, in Decatur, IL. at the age of 92. The oldest child of Marie and Richard Huck, Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Donald. Also predeceasing Gerald was his wonderful...

Decatur - Debra J. Daut, 64, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Elijah Ni'Key Milor Jr. peacefully took his last breath in the arms of his parents Elijah Sr. and TaMija Milor on January 12, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Elijah Jr was born January 9th, 2025 at 9:27 A.M. joining his sisters E'Miah, E'Ziah, and E'Mora Milor. Throughout his brief time...

Decatur - Alvin "Al" Cohen, loving husband of Melissa “Missie” Cohen, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mitchell and Adeline (Fishman) Cohen, both Jewish immigrants. Al was later joined by his younger brother, Jerry Cohen. The family...

Rita Marie England, 52, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 11, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Rita was born in Urbana, Illinois, on December 2, 1972, the daughter of Duane and Sharon (Shaffer) England. Rita will be remembered for the loving care that she gave to her many animals. She...

Briiker Jesse Furio Rhodes passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on January 10, 2025, at OSF Children’s Hospital in Peoria, IL. Briiker was our Christmas miracle, born on December 24, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. During his seventeen short days on Earth, he touched many lives...

Betty Lou Woodring, 95, of Mt. Zion, transcended from her earthly home to that of her heavenly home on January 7, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday (01-13-2025) at the Star of Hope Mausoleum with visitation from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Memorials may be made to: Elwin...

Decatur - David W. Bauer, 73, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. David was born on January 28, 1951, in Decatur, IL, the son of Curtis G. Bauer and Catherine M. (Hayes) Bauer. David worked in sales and was preceded in death by his parents and sister Barbara Lee Bauer. A private...

Barbara Jean Young, 92, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 5, 2025. Barbara was born in Decatur on July 26, 1932, the daughter of John L. and Lily (Davis) Johnson. She married Henry Raymond Young in Decatur on April 4, 1953. He preceded her in death in 2008. Barbara’s greatest joy in life...

William (Bruce) Fletcher, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Bruce was born on August 25, 1934, in Decatur, IL, the son of William J. and Thelma D. Fletcher. He married Barbara Jean Badorek on February 15, 1954. She preceded him in death on March 1,...