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Ronald Eugene Wharton
Jan. 30, 2025
Ronald Eugene Wharton, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 12:09 a.m. on Thursday, (01/30/2025) in Fair Havens Senior Living. Ronald was born on July 18, 1952, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Dewey L. Wharton, Sr. and Ladonna (Bailey) Wharton. Ronald served faithfully at First Baptist Church in...
Maria Del Carmen Pena
Jan. 26, 2025
Maria Del Carmen Pena, 69, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 26, 2025. Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Services are private.
Gerald Lee Weaver
Jan. 26, 2025
Gerald Lee Weaver, 64, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 26, 2025.
Robert Eugene Rogers
Jan. 25, 2025
Robert E. (Bob) Rogers, 91, peacefully passed on Saturday, January 25, 2025, with his family by his side. Robert was born March 14, 1933, in Danville, IL, the son of Francis and Mary (Carithers) Rogers. He worked for the family business, Rogers Oil Company, for over 50 years until his retirement....
Donna McCormick
Jan. 23, 2025
Donna McCormick 76 of Decatur Il passed away on January 23, 2025, at Moweaqua Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 26,1948 to Henry and Norma Jeschawitz in Decatur Il. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Carder; grandson, Chaiss Carder; sister, Dana Chase; great grandchild, Alecai...
Erma E. Rubenacker
Jan. 23, 2025
Erma Rubenacker, 99, of Decatur, Illinois, died January 23, 2025, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30am Wednesday, January 29, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur, with Fr. Joe Molloy as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Funeral Mass....
Rose Miller
Jan. 22, 2025
Rose Miller, 78, of Decatur, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Prairie Rose Health Care in Pana Il. She was born On August 4, 1946, to Alfred and Alma Gain. Rose is survived by her sister, Jean Weiscope as well as numerous extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Stark Sr.
Jan. 22, 2025
Robert “Bob” Eugene Stark, Sr, 83 of Decatur, IL, passed away at 8:28 A.M. on Wednesday (01-22-2025) in his home. Bob was born on September 7, 1941, in Decatur, IL, the son of James Stark and Wilma (Hoffman) Stark. He married Linda Kay Fortner in September of 1966 in Decatur, IL. She preceded him...
Judy Markwell
Jan. 22, 2025
Decatur, IL - Judy Marie Markwell, 72, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025. Judy was born May 23,1952 in Buffalo, Wyoming, the daughter of Harry and Lois (Fennel) Washut. Judy married Donald Markwell on June 19th, 1971. Judy was retired, enjoying life and spending time with her...
Donald Dale "Don" Morgan
Jan. 22, 2025
LOVINGTON- Donald Dale “Don” Morgan, 76 of Lovington, passed away at 9:20 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in the comfort of his home with his wife at his side. Services to celebrate Don’s life will be held at 11 am Monday, January 27th, 2025, at the Lovington First Church of God. Visitation will...
Heather M Diaz
Jan. 21, 2025
Heather Marie Mayberry Diaz, 41, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born on February 7th, 1983, in Colorado Springs, CO, a daughter of James L. Mayberry and Mary Dragoo Webb. Heather was a...
Robbin April "Adcock" Sheets
Jan. 21, 2025
Decatur, IL - Robbin A. “Adcock” Sheets, 66, passed away peacefully on January 21,2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born on April, 15 1958 in Decatur, IL to Darrell and P. Jean Adcock, she was a lifelong resident of Decatur, IL. She graduated from Argenta-Oreana High School. Robbin spent her life...