Ralph Smith, 80, loving Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, departed from this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Ralph was preceded in death by his mother Betty and father Willard, brothers Steve, Jeff and sister Judy. He leaves behind his loving wife Marti of 36...

Brian Brown of Decatur, IL and Germantown, WI passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on October 30th, 2024, at the age of 51 at home. Brian is survived by his mother, Patricia Brown; his siblings Kevin, Michael, Ann (Cody), Samantha (Cameron); his aunts and uncles Dan Ochs, Gail Brown, Richard...

Decatur – Lorene F. March, 98, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Imboden Creek Senior Living. Lorene was born March 4, 1926, the 10th of 11 children in Ralls County (Hannibal, MO), to Charles J. and Ethel (Kespohl) Scheiner and was raised on a farm in rural Hannibal. She...

Beth Ann Fiala, 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, at her home in Decatur, Illinois, surrounded by family, friends, and so much love. Born on February 14, 1961, in Decatur, Illinois, Beth was the youngest of three siblings and the daughter of the late Richard and Joyce Matteson....

Jules Robinett, 97, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at his home. He was born in White Hall, son of the late Walker Dee Robinett and Marie Meyer Robinett. He served his country during WWII in the United States Navy before entering the workforce as an engineer at WSOY. Jules was...

John Euel Roberts, 94, of Decatur, Illinois, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center. John was born in Gadsden, Alabama, on May 8, 1930, the son of David and Lou Irene (Dickson) Roberts. At the age of 20, he married Freda Jacoby, on April 14,...

Decatur – Mark K. Cochran, 72, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Mark was born April 13, 1952, in Decatur, IL, the son of Benjamin and Shirley (Coleman) Cochran. He worked as a high school teacher for many years. Surviving his son, Nathan Cochran; granddaughter, Phoebe...

Linda Louise Jimison, 88, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away October 22, 2024. Linda was born in Decatur on June 24, 1936, the daughter of Fred and Goldie (Thompson) Stivers. She married Robert L. Jimison, and he preceded her in death in 2007. Linda is survived by her children Ricky (Dawn) Jimison...

Paul Leon Doyle, 98, passed away October 19, 2024, at the Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur. Paul was born on March 16, 1926, the son of Goldie and Claude Doyle. He married Donna Marie (Fleming) on February 2, 1947. She passed away February 26th, 1986. He met a companion Virginia Vorndam, who passed...

Decatur – Kelly A. Eaves, 77, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in his home. Kelly was born January 14, 1947, in Gallup, NM, and was raised by his father, Richard K. Eaves and his grandmother, Velma K. Eaves. He worked as a safety director for All Tri-R Construction and E.L....

Robert Michael Muschal Sr., 84, of Forsyth, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 20, 1940, in Chicago, IL. He was a son of the late Nicholas Muschal and Katherine Marx Muschal. He is survived by his wife, Jean Taylor; sons, Robert Muschal Jr. (Susan) and Mark...

Decatur – Danny A. Nichols Sr, 64, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. Danny was born October 4, 1960, the son of Glenn and Ellen (Alderson) Nichols. Surviving is his son Danny A. Nichols Jr and his wife Tiffany of Decatur; grandchildren: Danny A. Nichols III, and Mackenzie...