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Cheryl Diane Keller
Feb. 14, 2025
Cheryl D. Keller, 65, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 in Decatur, IL. She was born on December 16, 1959, a daughter of Barbara Walker Clements and the late James Clements. In addition to her mother, she is survived by: siblings, Ron Clements, Duane Clements and Rhonda Stull; children,...
Ryan Michael Dunn
Feb. 13, 2025
Ryan Michael Dunn, 44, of Blue Mound, IL, passed away at 1:23 A.M. on Thursday (02-13-2025) in his home. Ryan was born on May 15, 1980, in Decatur, IL, the son of Greg Lynn Dunn and Karla Kay (Melhorn) Dunn. Ryan was a member of First Christian Church in Blue Mound, IL.; Ble Mound Masonic Lodge...
Marian K. Fulk
Feb. 13, 2025
Marian K. Fulk, 67, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Decatur, IL. She was born on May 10, 1957, in Rensselaer, IN. She was a daughter of the late Leo Arndt and Iona Marie Arndt Stare. Marian held many jobs in the community over the years, from crossing guard to cashier. She loved...
Gary Lee Randall
Feb. 11, 2025
Gary Lee Randall, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 10:53 P.M. on Tuesday (2/11/2025) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Gary was born on July 10, 1939, in Decatur IL the son of Harold R. and Eloise (Pope) Randall. He attended Warren and Roosevelt schools and Decatur High School. He was an army...
Marilyn J. Thornton
Feb. 10, 2025
Marilyn J. Thornton, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 3:25 P.M. on Monday (02-10-2025) at Imboden Creek Senior Living. Mrs. Thornton was born on October 16, 1930, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William and Mary Wendell. She was the owner of Thornton Welding Inc. in Decatur, IL, and a 62-year...
Ollie Rosenkranz
Feb. 07, 2025
Ollie Catherine Rosenkranz, 94, of Decatur, IL passed away February 7, 2025, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Ollie was born August 1, 1930, in Marshall, IN, the daughter of Samuel J and Toleda (Reubling) Metcalf. Ollie married Roger Elmo Rosenkranz on June 15, 1957, in East...
Johnny "John" Carl Norman
Feb. 05, 2025
Johnny "John" Carl Norman, age 75, a long-time resident of both Fort Myers, FL and Decatur, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, following a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, which he developed as a result of bravely serving his country in Vietnam. Born on July 18, 1949, in...
Junius M. Futrell
Feb. 04, 2025
Decatur – Junius M. Futrell, 89, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Junius was born on August 1st, 1935, in Paragould, Arkansas, the son of Dr. Junius B. and Marguerite (Bisbee) Futrell. A Navy veteran, Junius spent his career as a teacher and administrator in the Clinton and Mt....
Richard Allen Hines Sr.
Feb. 03, 2025
Richard Allen Hines, Sr., of Decatur, Illinois, passed away February 3, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Richard was born in Decatur on May 23, 1959, the son of Lee Hines Sr. and Louella Cowans. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, where he earned a Rifle Sharpshooter Badge...
Louis Martinie Jr.
Feb. 02, 2025
Louis Martinie Jr. 87 of Decatur IL passed away on February 2, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born December 28,1937 to Louis Sr and Doris Martinie in Decatur IL. Louis is survived by his wife, Janice Martinie; daughters, Sabre Smith and Linda (Mike) Qualls-Binder, 10 grandchildren and...
Indy Zoe Ann Walters
Feb. 01, 2025
Baby Girl Indy Zoe Ann Walters, Infant Daughter of Carissa Kaylyn Davis and Dillon Daniel Walters was born sleeping at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, February 1st, 2025 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. She Leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving parents,Very loving big sister Paisley Walters, Maternal...
Gary Bernard Wisler
Jan. 31, 2025
Gary Bernard Wisler, born on August 23, 1940, in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31st, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was a proud graduate of Penn State University and a devoted supporter of his beloved Nittany Lions. He honorably served his country...