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Patricia Ann Caldwell
Sep. 28, 2026
Decatur – Patricia A. Caldwell, 76, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. Patricia was born on January 8, 1950, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Roy and Betty Joann (Richardson) Stafford. Patricia worked as a daycare provider for many years. She married Donald L. Caldwell Sr on...
Tera Lynn Marie Logue
Sep. 27, 2026
Tera Lynn Marie Logue, 50, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Decatur, IL. She was born in Decatur on September 30, 1975, and raised by her grandparents, the late Jack and Alice Logue, and mother Mary Troxell. Tera enjoyed going shopping, decorating for Halloween, listening to music,...
Robert Allen Christianson
Sep. 27, 2026
At 83 years old, Robert Allen Christianson was born on May 17, 1943, in Sioux City, IA and he passed away September 27, 2026, very peacefully with family at his side, at Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, Illinois, and Town Square Hospice helping to ease his going and offer support to...
John James Campbell
Sep. 27, 2026
Decatur – John James Campbell, 82, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. John was born on February 3, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the son of Ansel “Jim” and Florence (Oetting) Campbell. A U.S. Air Force veteran, John worked as a warehouse manager for many years. He married Angelina...
Carolyn Ann Delaughter
Sep. 26, 2026
DECATUR- Carolyn Ann DeLaughter, 78 of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial Services to celebrate Carolyn’s Life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in the Fireside chapel at Graceland/Fairlawn...
Barbara Jean Oyler
Sep. 25, 2026
Barbara J. Oyler, 92, formerly of Cerro Gordo, passed away at 6:04pm on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Service to celebrate Barb’s life will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Decatur. Funeral service...
Gloria Jean Burse
Sep. 23, 2026
Decatur – Gloria Jean Burse, 90, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Gloria was born on July 16, 1936, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Shinn) Hauck. Gloria was the former owner/operator of Decatur Overhead Doors and former member of the Decatur Boat Club....
Cindy Marquis
Sep. 23, 2026
Cynthia Lee "Cindy" Marquis, 80, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, in Decatur, IL. She had bravely battled cancer with quiet strength. She was born in Decatur on August 2, 1946, to the late Robert Sr. And Marjorie Koshinski. Her early years were filled with a love for dance,...
Olivia Elizabeth Brown
Sep. 22, 2026
Olivia Elizabeth Brown, 78, affectionately known as Nee-Nee to close family, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 19, 1947, to the late Manuel Owens Sr. and Minnie Elizabeth Donaldson Owens. She had a long...
Bret James Cook
Sep. 22, 2026
Bret James Cook, son of James “Jim” and Roberta (Roberts) Cook of Shelbyville, IL left his worldly home peacefully and arrived in his heavenly home at 8:48 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born in Galesburg, IL on January 1, 1976, at Cottage Hospital. He attended Galesburg, IL grade...
Betty Lee Ford
Sep. 21, 2026
Betty Lee Ford, née Claycomb, passed away on September 21, 2026. She was born on December 28, 1931, in Vincennes, Indiana. Betty completed her high school education in 1950 at Bridgeport, Illinois High School. During her school years, she received several honors in reading, spelling, and perfect...
Ellen Marie Hazelrigg
Sep. 21, 2026
Ellen Marie Hazelrigg 12/29/1938 - 09/21/2026 Ellen passed away peacefully in her sleep. She slipped into a dream with Harry and they are sailing together once again. She was born and raised in Decatur and attended Decatur High School. She graduated from Millikin University and joined Delta Kappa...