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Clyde Logan Luthey Jr
Jul. 13, 2026
Clyde Logan Luthey Jr, 81, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Sullivan, IL. He was born in Decatur on August 15, 1944, to the late Mary Wesselhoff Luthey and Clyde Luthey Sr. Cylde was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and a veteran of the United States Navy Reserve. He made his...
Mary Alice Allen
Jul. 11, 2026
Mary Alice Allen, 83, passed away in her home, peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1942, the daughter of Rex O. and Lois H. (McFarland) Cochran. On October 15, 1977, Mary married Dr. James C. Allen. She enjoyed travelling with Jim to many...
Pauline Masters
Jul. 10, 2026
Pauline Masters, 99, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Mt. Zion, IL. Pauline was born on June 19, 1927, in Dresden, TN. Pauline was an incredible and loving mother. She loved to cook, dance, sew, and admire her flowers. Pauline is survived by her son, Gary Warnick and wife Diana; 4...
Stephen Brilley
Jul. 09, 2026
Stephen P. Brilley, 71, passed away on July 9, 2026, in Sullivan, IL. Arrangements are in the care of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Christopher Wiley
Jul. 06, 2026
Christopher (Chris) Michael Wiley, 63, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away July 6, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Chris was born in Decatur on October 24, 1962, the son of Robert Dean Wiley, Sr. and Mary Anna (Wiley) Smith. He graduated from East Park Baptist Academy in May...
James William Lester
Jul. 05, 2026
James William Lester With sad hearts, we announce the passing of Jim Lester. Jim was born on December 22, 1942, in Tuscola, Illinois and passed on July 5, 2026 in Decatur, Illinois. Jim graduated from Eisenhower High School, Decatur. Experience and job opportunities took Jim to Chicago where he...
Tonda Marlene (Maltby) Gurley
Jul. 03, 2026
Tonda Marlene (Maltby) Gurley, 61, passed away at 8:49 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Tonda was born on March 8, 1965, in Clinton, Illinois the daughter of Franklin Charles Maltby and Betty Ann (Reed) Maltby. Tonda loved watching her grandkids play sports as well...
Richard W. Vissering
Jul. 03, 2026
Richard William Vissering, a devoted family man, respected professional, and cherished community member, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, with family by his side at the Arc in Forsyth, Illinois. Born on October 30, 1937 in Streator, Illinois, Richard was the beloved son of Arthur and...
William Earl Arndt II
Jul. 03, 2026
William Earl Arndt II, 52, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Friday (07-03-2026) in his home. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Eliana Sue Cambruzzi
Jul. 02, 2026
In Loving Memory of Eliana Sue Cambruzzi With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our precious daughter, Eliana Sue Cambruzzi, on July 2, 2026. Though her time with us was far too short, the love and joy she brought into the lives of those who knew her will...
Willie T. McMiller
Jul. 02, 2026
Decatur – Willie T. McMiller, affectionately known as “Dub,” 87, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Eastview Healthcare and Senior Rehab, Sullivan, IL. leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew...
Richard A. Cain
Jun. 30, 2026
Richard A. Cain, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in 1943 in Morrison, Illinois, to Manford and Pearl Cain. As a young boy, he moved with his family to the family farm in Granton, Wisconsin, where he grew up and...