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Maria Carballosa, 35, of Chicago, formerly of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Rush Presbyterian Hospital. Maria was born January 15, 1982, in Decatur, to Rafael Carballosa and Angela Mitchell. Maria is survived by her two children, Jose “JJ” Carballosa of Decatur and Josie...

DECATUR – REX L. BROWN, 86, died on September 10, 2017. He was born on October 3, 1930 in Harvel, IL, the son of Loyd and Helen Sanders Brown. Rex is survived by his wife Marilyn M., with whom he enjoyed 67 years of blissful marriage and their 4 children: Bruce (Marilyn K.), Cynthia Zimdar...

Judith “Judy” Lee Pflum, 69, of Forsyth, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center, with her family by her side. Judy was born February 17, 1948, in Mattoon, IL, to Lynn and Norma Lou (Strohl) Reynolds. She graduated from Thorton Fractional South High School. She married...

Sarah E. Boys, 37 passed away September 8, 2017 in the comfort of her home. Sarah was born November 7, 1979 in Decatur, IL the daughter of William and Paula (Smith) Boys. She graduated from Stephen Decatur in the class of 2000. Sarah was actively involved with Special Olympics Illinois with her...

George E. Coutant, 104, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. George was born August 22, 1913, in Peru, Indiana to George E and Maud (Davison) Coutant. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1932. He attended Millikin University in 1932 and graduated...

SULLIVAN- Michael Dean Eikenberry, 21 of Sullivan, passed away at 11:19 PM on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Services to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at 11 AM Friday September 15, 2017 in the Lovington First Church of God, conducted by Rev. Rodney Houser. Visitation will be held from 5-7...

Lawrence E. ” Tooter” Willoughby, 86, of Decatur passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 in McKinley Court Nursing Home. Lawrence was born on December 04, 1930 in Lovington, IL the son of James Martin and C. Pearl (Sarver) Willoughby. He served his country proudly in U.S. Air Force and was...

Mariah “Miah” N. Astramsky, 19, was born August 22, 1998 to Jaime (Boyd) Astramsky and Joseph Astramsky. She went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was engaged to the love of her life, Jeffrey “Jeffy” Kessinger. She was his angel and the love of his life. Miah was preceded...

Virginia Lea Maddox, 78, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Virginia was born on October 5, 1938 in Cleveland, OH the daughter of Charles Edward and Maryfrances Ann(Holley) Spencer. She enjoyed sewing, painting, and gardening. She married William...

Dorothy Strange, 86, of Decatur, passed away on September 2, 2017 at Mckinley Court Care Facility. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Marsha Christ of Alabama and Donna Morgan of Niantic, IL and her longtime companion, Herb Weedman, Dorothy was preceded in death by her spouse,...

Donald W. Mains, 78, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Imboden Creek Living Center. Donald was born July 16, 1939, in Pipestone, MN, to Ernest F. and Cora Catherine (Damman) Mains. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He married Judith l. Liddle on August 4,...

Chris Kefalas, 90, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday August 29, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Chris was born on June 10, 1927 in Granite City, IL the son of Vasil and Maria (Kampege) Kefalas. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Annunciation Greek...