Frieda Janes, 80, of Blue Mound, passed away on Wednesday (11-13-2024). Honoring Frieda’s wishes cremation will take place at Graceland Fairlawn Crematory. There will be no public services at this time. Private inurnment will be in Graceland Cemetery at a later date. The family of Frieda Janes is...

Duane Eugene Lawrence, 72, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away on November 12, 2024. Duane was born in Decatur, Illinois, on August 4, 1952, the son of Everett Lawrence and Virginia (David) Lawrence of Warrensburg. He graduated from Warrensburg-Latham High School and married Mary Cathern Lawrence...

Elly Lee Lefringhouse, 72, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away November 11, 2024, in her home. Elly was born in Decatur on January 13, 1952, the daughter of Charles and Juanita (Atchason) Lefringhouse. She was an accomplished seamstress in a garment factory. She also worked as a desk clerk,...

Carolyn Patrick Cochran Robertson, 95, of Decatur, IL, moved to Heaven on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born in Macon, IL, on December 7, 1928, to the late Ira Americus Patrick and Edythe Loucetta (Wright) Patrick. She was the third of their thirteen children, and a graduate of Macon High...

Forrest “Bud” Wayne Hill of Decatur, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday November 7th, 2024, to join his wife, Janice Hill. They married on November 27th, 1971, and had 49 years of marriage. Forrest was born August 14th, 1945, in Paris, Illinois. Forrest proudly served in the US Army from...

Decatur – Sandra S. “Sandi” Closs, 82, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Sandi was born April 10, 1942, the daughter of Fred and Leona Belle (Hazenfield) Spittler. A homemaker, Sandi married Richard G. Closs on November 18, 1960,...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kyle Blaine Cipponeri, age 33, of Decatur, Il, passed away on November 5, 2024. He had been having health issues for several months and succumbed to his illness. He will be greatly missed by his family. But cherished forever in our...

Elma Evelyn Connor, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, November 04, 2024, at Moweaqua Health and Rehabilitation Center in Moweaqua, IL. Elma was born on March 14, 1939, in Cerro Gordo. She was a daughter of the late Lacey and Mardell Sample. She made her living as a CNA, working for many...

Anthony Dwayne “Tony” Richard Sr., 49, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away November 3, 2024. Tony was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on April 20, 1975, the son of John Michael and Diana (Williams) Richard. He married Lori Richard on June 13, 2014, in Decatur. Tony worked as an operator at ADM (Archer...

Mary Susan (Weaver) Hadden passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Mt. Zion, Illinois. Mary, the eighth of ten children of Addie and Earl Weaver, was born on December 13, 1928, in Fayette County and grew up on the family farm near Herrick, IL. She and Don Hadden married in Blue Mound on...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward Taylor Martin, who left us on October 31, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on November 18, 1946, Ed lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and unwavering love for his family and friends. Known for his sharp wit and sarcastic humor, he had a...

Adrianna Yume Krause, lovingly known as Adri or “squishy potato,” was born on August 19, 2024, in Springfield, Illinois. She peacefully passed away on October 31, 2024, in the same city, surrounded by her loving family. Adrianna brought immense joy to everyone who had the privilege of knowing...