John (Jack) Collins died peacefully in his sleep April 6, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a brief hospitalization. He had suffered for years from cancer and heart problems. Jack was born Oct. 13, 1934, to Wesley and Agnes Collins. He was preceded in death by his par-ents, brothers David...

​Lena Lorraine Terry, 67, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away April 6, 2024, at the Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur. Lena was born in Decatur on June 12, 1956, the daughter of Robert and Pearl (Lyons) Cassidy. She married Lynn E. Terry on July 8, 1977, in Decatur, and they enjoyed many happy years...

Debra Kay Thomas, 66, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away April 1, 2024, in her home. Debra was born in Decatur on May 11, 1957, the daughter of Phillip Roberts and Judith Barnes. She married Van Thomas on March 6, 1982, in Decatur. She worked for several businesses throughout her life, with her...

Wilma “Arlene” Penn, affectionately known by family as “B.B.,” 95, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Imboden Creek Nursing Home. She is survived by her two daughters, Sandy (Tom) Johnson, of Orange Park, Florida, and Teresa (Kevin) Rappé, of Decatur, Illinois. She also leaves...

David Edward Bearint, 92, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 7:28 A.M. on Easter Sunday (03-31-2024) in his home. David was born on March 24, 1932, in Camden, NJ, the son of Ellwood Herburt Bearint and Marie Ann Mayer. He married Patricia J. Fagan on July 22, 1967, in Columbus, OH. David served his...

Virginia Lee Doty, 89, of Maroa, Illinois, passed away March 31, 2024, at Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Virginia was born in Deland, Illinois, on March 18, 1935, the daughter of Earl and Irene (Edge) Parrish. She was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School in Decatur. She...

Ross Dale Fish, 94, of Bingham, IL, left us behind on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Lakeland Rehabilitation and Care Center, Effingham, IL. He was born July 08, 1929, in Ramsey, IL. The son of Jerry and Jessie (Cothern) Fish. He married Marjorie C. Rosenberger, they later divorced. He married...

Amanda “Andi” Carr, 20, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. A service will be Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at a later date at...

Mary Michele Lamb, 76, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St....

Betty Jean Potrafka, born November 30, 1926, passed away peacefully at her home in Boody, IL. Betty was the daughter of Carl and Frieda May of Charleston, IL. Betty married William (Bill) Potrafka on September 21, 1947, in Decatur, IL. Betty was a devoted wife and mother. Surviving are her...

Georgia Lee Carter was a beloved and caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born to Julious Sessum and Charles Locke on December 9, 1934 in Lula, Mississippi and grew up in Paducah, Kentucky. During her early adult...

IRMA LOU CONRAD AGE 93 OF MOUNT ZION PASSED AWAY AT THE MOUNT ZION HEALTH AND REHAB NURSING HOME IN MOUNT ZION, ILLINOIS. IRMA WAS BORN IN ROBINSON, ILLINOIS ON APRIL 15, 1930, TO ORIS ARTHUR CONRAD AND GRACE IRENE COOPER. SHE ATTENDED GRADE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL IN ROBINSON, ILLINOIS. IRMA...