Gerald Ernest Huck, Age 92, October 18,1932 – January 14, 2025 Gerald Huck died on January 14, 2025, in Decatur, IL. at the age of 92. The oldest child of Marie and Richard Huck, Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Donald. Also predeceasing Gerald was his wonderful...

Decatur - Debra J. Daut, 64, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Elijah Ni'Key Milor Jr. peacefully took his last breath in the arms of his parents Elijah Sr. and TaMija Milor on January 12, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Elijah Jr was born January 9th, 2025 at 9:27 A.M. joining his sisters E'Miah, E'Ziah, and E'Mora Milor. Throughout his brief time...

Decatur - Alvin "Al" Cohen, loving husband of Melissa “Missie” Cohen, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mitchell and Adeline (Fishman) Cohen, both Jewish immigrants. Al was later joined by his younger brother, Jerry Cohen. The family...

Rita Marie England, 52, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 11, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Rita was born in Urbana, Illinois, on December 2, 1972, the daughter of Duane and Sharon (Shaffer) England. Rita will be remembered for the loving care that she gave to her many animals. She...

Briiker Jesse Furio Rhodes passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on January 10, 2025, at OSF Children’s Hospital in Peoria, IL. Briiker was our Christmas miracle, born on December 24, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. During his seventeen short days on Earth, he touched many lives...

Betty Lou Woodring, 95, of Mt. Zion, transcended from her earthly home to that of her heavenly home on January 7, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday (01-13-2025) at the Star of Hope Mausoleum with visitation from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Memorials may be made to: Elwin...

Decatur - David W. Bauer, 73, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. David was born on January 28, 1951, in Decatur, IL, the son of Curtis G. Bauer and Catherine M. (Hayes) Bauer. David worked in sales and was preceded in death by his parents and sister Barbara Lee Bauer. A private...

Barbara Jean Young, 92, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 5, 2025. Barbara was born in Decatur on July 26, 1932, the daughter of John L. and Lily (Davis) Johnson. She married Henry Raymond Young in Decatur on April 4, 1953. He preceded her in death in 2008. Barbara’s greatest joy in life...

William (Bruce) Fletcher, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Bruce was born on August 25, 1934, in Decatur, IL, the son of William J. and Thelma D. Fletcher. He married Barbara Jean Badorek on February 15, 1954. She preceded him in death on March 1,...

Mary Lou Stanley, 91, of Decatur died peacefully on the 1st day of January 2025 in Spartanburg, SC. Visitation will be Friday, January 10, 2025, at 10 AM and Ceremony at 11 AM at Central Christian Church in Decatur, IL. A private burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery. The family asks that any...

DECATUR- Kent Albert West, 73, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Born on February 12, 1951, Kent entered the world as one of the famed "Decatur Triplets," alongside his identical brothers, Kevin and Kim. A pride of...