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Thomas Eugene Welsh Sr., 76, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Decatur, IL. He was born on September 25, 1948, in Decatur, a son of the late Howard William Welsh and Mary Elizabeth Bruder Welsh. He served his country in the United States Air Force, and in later years was a dedicated...

Phyllis Ann Hunt, 82, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away February 21, 2025, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Phyllis was born in Decatur on June 9, 1942, the daughter of Albert and Vida (Johnson) Sheets. She married Jesse Hunt on December 21, 1963, in Decatur. Phyllis was a 1960 graduate of Lakeview...

Ida Jane Crowell, 88, of Bellevue, OH, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away at 8:45 P.M. on Friday (02-21-2025) in Bellevue Care Center, Bellevue, OH. Ida was born on November 16, 1936, in Mt. Zion, IL, the daughter of Ernest Varvil and Beulah (Goodbrake) Varvil. She married Robert Alexander...

Betty Farrow gained her heavenly wings Feb 21st, 2025. She was born Nov 24th, 1959, to Gerald and Rheta Mahaffey. She was the second of four children (all daughters). Betty attended Mt Zion High School where she was a star athlete, participating in basketball, volleyball, and track, until she...

Wanda L. Reed was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born in Decatur, IL, on September 7, 1936, to the late Dolly and Arthur Kingery. In addition to her parents, she is...

Decatur – Martha Ann Thornton, 91, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center. Martha was born on October 3, 1933, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Paul Casey Duncan and Mildred Clem Duncan. A member of South Shores Christian Church, Martha worked...

Amy Pronk, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was laid to rest with a lovely graveside service at Boiling Springs Cemetery on February 22, 2025, officiated and eulogized by Pastor Jean Wollenberg of First Presbyterian Church, with poem recitation by her...

John Earl Travis, Sr., 97, passed away February 17, 2025, at Mt. Zion Health and Rehabilitation Center. John was born in Decatur, Illinois, on June 6, 1927, the son of Earl Edward Travis and Aileen Youtha (Landrith) Travis. He married Shirley McCurdy on April 19, 1957, in Decatur. John was a...

Stella Garnett Grissom, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters and son-in-law at 5:34 P.M. on Monday (02-17-2025) in Decatur, IL. Garnett was born on February 6, 1932, in Lovington, IL, the daughter of Virgil Ellis Trader and Carrie Louvenia (Hout) Trader. She married John Grissom...

Altamont - Davinder Kaur, 71, of Altamont, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. Services will be Friday morning, February 21, 2025, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Decatur – Patricia A. Brame, 89, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. Patricia was born on August 22, 1935, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Viola (Jewell) Lichtenberger. Patricia loved to garden and would spend countless hours tending the flowers. Hydrangeas, iris, and...

John Clarence Closs, 74, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, with his family at his side at Imboden Creek Senior Living. John was born in Decatur on December 2, 1950, the son of Melvin and Esther (Arthalony) Closs. He married Annettia Metzger on May 26, 1978, in...