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Patricia B Hearring
Jan. 20, 2025
Patricia Hearring, 95, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 20, 2025, in her home. Patricia was born in Morganfield, Kentucky, on November 27, 1929, the daughter of Driscoll and Asenath (Dodge) Berry. She married James S. Hearring on November 23, 1952, in Henderson, Kentucky. He preceded her...
Kevin John "Bear" Campbell
Jan. 20, 2025
Kevin John “Bear” Campbell, 70 of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, in his home. Kevin was born on April 24, 1954, in Niles, Michigan. He was the son of John Jasper and Phyllis (Anderson) Campbell. Kevin, an Eagle Scout, graduated from Stephen Decatur high school in 1972. He also...
William L. Morgan
Jan. 17, 2025
Decatur – William Lee “Bill” Morgan, 90, of Forsyth, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Bill was born on August 24, 1934, in Springfield, IL, the son of James Bernard and Elyda (Shannon) Morgan. A US Army veteran, Bill worked as a pipefitter at A.E. Staley for 52...
Marie Elizabeth Oliver
Jan. 16, 2025
Mother Marie Elizabeth Oliver, 97, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away in Irving, TX surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 20, 1927, in East St. Louis, IL, the youngest child of the late Willie and Genevieve Oliver. She grew to be a beautiful young woman, raising a family of...
John Kenneth Grissom
Jan. 16, 2025
John Kenneth Grissom, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 10:57 P.M. on Thursday (01-16-2025) in Decatur, IL. John was born on May 27, 1930, in Oilfield, IL, the son of Jesse Arlo Grissom and Marie (Wood) Grissom. He married Garnett Trader on July 8, 1951, in Oakland, IL. John grew up in the...
Carol J. Allen
Jan. 15, 2025
Carol J. Allen (Piper – Mair) Carol was born in Olney, IL on December 31, 1932, to Kenneth and Bessie Piper and passed January 15, 2024, at Carriage Crossing in Decatur, IL. She married Dewey Mair and had four children; Cindy (Chuck) Osborn, Robin (Jim) Ferrebee, Kendra Parker and David (Shelley)...
Frances Zimmerman
Jan. 15, 2025
Franes Zimmerman 77 of Decatur Il passed away on January 15,2025 at her home. She was born on April 29,1947 to Landis and Gladys Hensley in Canmer, KY. Frances is survived by her son, Darrell Reynolds; daughter, Marcie Burwell; grandchildren, Zachary, Kyle, Heather, Shawna, Crystal and Natasha;...
Gerald Ernest Huck
Jan. 14, 2025
Gerald Ernest Huck, Age 92, October 18,1932 – January 14, 2025 Gerald Huck died on January 14, 2025, in Decatur, IL. at the age of 92. The oldest child of Marie and Richard Huck, Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Donald. Also predeceasing Gerald was his wonderful...
Debra J. Daut
Jan. 13, 2025
Decatur - Debra J. Daut, 64, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Elijah Ni'Key Milor Jr.
Jan. 12, 2025
Elijah Ni'Key Milor Jr. peacefully took his last breath in the arms of his parents Elijah Sr. and TaMija Milor on January 12, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Elijah Jr was born January 9th, 2025 at 9:27 A.M. joining his sisters E'Miah, E'Ziah, and E'Mora Milor. Throughout his brief time...
Alvin "Al" Cohen
Jan. 12, 2025
Decatur - Alvin "Al" Cohen, loving husband of Melissa “Missie” Cohen, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mitchell and Adeline (Fishman) Cohen, both Jewish immigrants. Al was later joined by his younger brother, Jerry Cohen. The family...
Rita Marie England
Jan. 11, 2025
Rita Marie England, 52, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 11, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Rita was born in Urbana, Illinois, on December 2, 1972, the daughter of Duane and Sharon (Shaffer) England. Rita will be remembered for the loving care that she gave to her many animals. She...