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Carla Sue Richard, 54, of Gridley, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018, at OSF St, Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, with her family by her side. Carla was born May 27, 1963, in Carmi, IL to Donald Ray and Glenda Sue (Knight) Palmiter. She married Charles “Chuck” Richard on June 17, 1990,...

James Vernon Richardson, 75, of Aledo, IL died January 17, 2018 at his residence. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 20, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Family will gather with friends one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, in...

Shirley Weger, 89, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Samuel J. (Sam) Graber, 82, of Kissimmee, Florida went peacefully with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 2:07 pm. Sam was born January 11, 1936 in Hindsboro, Illinois the son of Amos and Anna Graber. Sam was a building contractor in Sullivan, IL from 1955 -1984, building such...

William L. McCoskey of Decatur, IL passed away on January 16, 2018, peacefully in his home. Bill was born February 6, 1949, in Decatur, IL to William F. and Norma J. (Rokash) McCoskey. He graduated from MacArthur High school in Decatur IL. Bill was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the...

Shirley L. Weger, 89, of Decatur, died Tuesday, Jan 16, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 24, 1928. She was raised by her grandparents, Clara and Frank Bates. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 66 years, Robert L. Weger, children Robin (Judy), Debra, Alyson, dog Carmel...

Decatur-Christie A. Smith, 75, of Decatur, met The Head News Anchor on January 15, 2018. Christie enjoyed a lifelong career as a secretary. She was passionate about news and York patties. Surviving are her son George (Shawna) Smith, grandchildren Zephaniah, Grace, Molly, Frieda, and Paul, brother...

Mary Jane Griffin, 84, of Decatur, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held 2:30 PM Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland...

Irma M. Eichel, 82, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 in Fair Havens Village. Irma was born December 29, 1935 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Gustuv and Anna Pruss. She taught school for many years with DPS#61 and was a member of Moundford Free Methodist Church. Irma...

Mary Jane Griffin, 84, of Decatur, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held 2:30 PM Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland...

Stanford England passed away on Friday afternoon January 12, 2018 with family by his side. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the mausoleum. Memorials: Shriner’s, 630 S. Sixth,...

Decatur – Marilouise “Mary” W. Miller, 84, of Decatur, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mary was born in Springfield, IL, February 27, 1933, to Mildred Wheeler and John E. Hilberling of Decatur. She grew up on a farm with her grandparents, Ira and Nora Wheeler,...