Kathy Sue Lange, 73, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Kathy was born March 28, 1951, in Lubbock, TX to Arthur William “Lucky” Price and Jo Ann (Brannon) Price. She married the love of her life, Filbert LeRoy Lange on October 26, 1968,...

Decatur – Carolyn Sue Etchison, 80, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Carolyn was born on April 3, 1944, in Riverton, IL, the daughter of Ralph A. and Kathryn L. (Morris) Grossman. She worked in the fabric department at Walmart for 21 year and was a member of the First Baptist...

Louis Wayne Allen, 95, of Decatur, Il, passed away on Wednesday (05-15-2024) at Carriage Crossing Assisted Living. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Billie Lee Niles, 93, a resident of Greencastle in Loves Park, IL, was taken to her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 13, 2024. She formerly resided in Mt. Pulaski, IL. Bille was born on September 15, 1930, in Decatur Il to Rennie and Bessie Erlenbusch Jones, the youngest of ten...

Bruce Gebhart Owen, age 78, died peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was born on October 26, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to Ralph Owen and Julia Owen (née Tuttle). Bruce grew up in Decatur, Illinois. He...

Danny McClure, 31, of Decatur, Illinois left the world far too soon on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Danny was born on January 14, 1993, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Patrica Paul. Danny graduated from MacArthur High School in 2011. He joined the Marines and served honorably from October 2011 through...

Johnny “John” L. Louden, 74, of Atwood, Illinois left this life much too soon on May 9, 2024. John was born on August 23, 1949, in Webb City, Missouri, the son of Eugene and Betty Crane Louden, who preceded him in death. He was a standout athlete at many sports, but John especially excelled at...

Arthur Gay 95 of Stonington passed away on May 8,204 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1928, in East Peoria IL to Arthur and Louella Gay. Arthur is survived by his wife Sharon Gay; daughters, Deborah (Skip) Marlin and Diana Roth; sister Leslie Cody; grandchildren, Morgan (Greg) Castillo,...

Dorothy Ruth Rueff, 97 of Menasha , Wisconsin formerly of Jacksonville, Illinois , passed away on May 6, 2024 at Ascension Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dorothy’s surviving family members are :  Son, Larry Alan Rueff and his wife, Christine of Appleton, Wisconsin, daughter, Debra Packin and...

Elaine Ann Patkus, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away May 6, 2024, at her residence. Elaine was born January 30, 1945, in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Wilfred and Melva (Miller) Schmeiser. She married John Robert Patkus on August 24, 1968, in Burlington, IA. She had attended the Open Bible College...

Terry Moore, age 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024. Terry was born to Danny Paul and Vickie (Foster) Moore on May 23rd, 1966. Terry was a graduate of Argenta Oreana High School. Terry loved animals of all kinds, especially dogs. Terry was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and...

James Robert “Bud” Hanna began his eternal life on April 30, 2024, in Argenta, IL after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Tim. 4:7 He was born on April 26, 1970, in Decatur, IL to William “Bill” and Annette...