Bobanne Coventry, 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Decatur, IL. She was born in Decatur on December 12, 1955, to the late James Porter Leach and Helen Hostetler Leach. She had worked as a secretary at the public library. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one...

Douglas “Doug” L. Brandeberry passed away on September 8, 2025. Doug was born on October 25, 1972, to Daniel L. and Donna L. Brandeberry in Decatur, IL. Doug is the brother of Daniel (Jennifer) Brandeberry and Dianna (Mark) Brown. Doug leaves behind his children, Payton (Kaleb Schuppert)...

Pat Sleade of Decatur, Illinois, passed away, September 8, 2025, at home. She was 87. She was born Patricia Lou Stover in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to Warren and Hazel (Dieterich) Stover. She enjoyed telling stories about growing up in Farmington with her older sister, Margie (Tippett), who she...

Jerry Lee “Jake” Sutherland, 78, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Vandalia, IL. Jake was born on Christmas Eve of 1946 in Decatur, IL. He was a graduate of St. Teresa High School and had attended St. Thomas Catholic Church. He served his country in the United...

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...

Services are pending with Graceland/Fairlawn FH and Cemeteries.

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...