Donald Franklin Emert, 97, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 12, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Donald was born in Decatur on July 30, 1926, the son of Frederick and Hazel (Beedle) Emert. He served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II, including on an LST in the...

Mt. Zion – Donald Lee Cheney Sr, 82, of Mt. Zion, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Donald was born on November 16, 1941, in Troy, IL, a son of Merle and Pauline (Sabo) Cheney. Don was a former resident of Edwardsville, IL, and St. Louis, MO, attending Edwardsville High School and graduating...

Charles L. Matherly, 92, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Monticello, Illinois, on July 29, 1931, the son of William Jackson and Lillie Mae (Meece) Matherly. He married Barbarajean H. Reidelberger on May 3, 1958, in Oak Lawn,...

David “Dave” Kent Eastep, 68, of Decatur, IL, passed away from this life into the arms of Jesus at 2:36 P.M. on Sunday (03-10-2024) at St. Mary’s Hospital. Dave was born on October 4, 1955, at St. Mary’s Hospital Decatur, IL, the son of Gerald Eugene Eastep and Flossie Oral (Beck) Eastep. Dave...

Barbara Jean Butts, 94, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 9, 2024. Barbara was born in Decatur on December 3, 1929, the daughter of Charles and Almyra (Alexander) Hughes. She married Ronald Butts on June 3, 1950, in Decatur. Barbara was an administrative assistant for a local distribution...

Karen Sue Manley, 75, of Decatur, IL passed away March 7, 2024 at Fair Havens Senior Living. Karen was born March 5, 1949 in Vandalia,IL, the daughter of Carl and Lucille (Osborne) Manley. Karen had served as a bartender at the Anchor Inn. She loved watching John Wayne shows, and spending time...

Elizabeth Jane Spires, 86, is now singing and bell ringing with choirs of angels after her passing on March 7, 2024. Jane was born in May of 1937 in Sullivan, IN, the daughter of Herman and Gertrude Thompson Lord. She attended school in Evansville and Elkhart, IN, then came to Decatur to attend...

Alan Lewis Brinker, 74, of Decatur, IL formerly of East Peoria, IL, passed away March 6, 2024 at his residence in Decatur, IL. Alan was born November 22, 1949 in Peoria, IL, the son of Frederick and Evelyn (Riddle) Brinker. Alan was a veteran of the USAF. following his military service he held a...

Floyd H. Scranton, 90, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on March 6, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Floyd was born in Rockport, Illinois, on July 20, 1933, the son of Eacle and Anna Scranton. He married Ethel Johns on September 29, 1953. Floyd graduated from...

We are sad to announce the passing of Aaron John Hill of Oreana, IL. He died at age 49 on March 5, 2024, at home. He left behind his only son Jaice C. Hill (Kayla Faith) and unborn grandchild. Also, his parents John and Paula (Elsea) Hill of Decatur, IL; friends, dogs Yadi, Freddie, and...

David Albert Harrison, 70, passed away on March 4, 2024, at his home in Decatur, IL. David was born to Albert and Daisy Harrison on October 23, 1953, in Decatur, IL. David married Michelle Louise Cothern on October 31, 2004, at Christ United Methodist Church in Decatur, IL. David loved books....

Debra Sue Behnke, 60, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 4, 2024, in her home. Debra was born in Peoria, Illinois, on September 23, 1963, the daughter of Kenneth and LaVerne (LeConte) Behnke. She worked in the food service industry. She was passionate about Native American collectibles, and...