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James Monroe Dunham, 81, of Vandalia, Illinois, formerly of Decatur, passed away November 29, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. James was born in Springfield, Illinois, on August 9, 1943, the son of Millard and Eudorah (Sutton) Dunham. He married Dorothy Dawdy on May 27, 1961,...

Helen Louise Burdick passed away peacefully and left this earth to be with her Savior in Heaven on November 29, 2024, approximately two months after celebrating her 100th birthday. Helen was born in Canton, Illinois, on October 2, 1924, the daughter of W. A. (Alvie) Armstrong and Annie E....

Dale Eugene McBride, 95, of Decatur, Illinois, died at 12:35am Friday, November 29, 2024, in his home. Services will be at 11am Friday, December 6, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial in Graceland Cemetery will follow the service. Dale was born...

Edna Stogner, 47, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Edna was born in Decatur, on January 15, 1977, to John and Deborah (Debbie) Burcham during a record cold snap. As the older of two children, she was quick to share her love of music, movies, and reading with her...

MOUNT ZION – Marcia L. Telfer Weber, 84, of Mt. Zion, went home to be with The Lord at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, in her home. She was born September 15, 1940, in Lee, Indiana, daughter of the late Bernard and Helen M. Danford Telfer Ridlen. The family moved to Illinois when she was...

Services are pending with Graceland/Fairlawn FH and Cemeteries.

Donald Dean Walker, 87, of Niantic, Illinois, passed away November 24, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Donald was born in Decatur, Illinois, on December 15, 1936, the son of Haven and Ruth (Chenoweth) Walker. He married Eleanor Berbaum on May 28, 1961, in Cerro Gordo, Illinois. Donald was an...

Francene Ann Ford, a beloved wife, mother, and Nana, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on November 24, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born to Frankie and Anna Baxter on February 11, 1949. She grew up and graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1967. Upon graduation she pursued...

Anita Louise Amos, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Decatur, IL. She was born on January 15, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to John and Louise Boyer. She was lovingly known as Nana to her six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. To everyone...

Margaret Catherine Shepherd, 85, passed away at 4:59 P.M. on Saturday (11-23-2024) at St. John’s Hospital Springfield, IL. Margaret was born on September 30, 1939, in Bay, AR, the daughter of Joseph A. Stewart and Elzia Esther (Lynn) Stewart. She married Jerry Lynn Shepherd on June 27, 1981, in...

Je’Taun “JeJe” Irons, age 52, was born in Chicago, Illinois to Patricia & Steven Irons Sr. on October 7, 1972, and peacefully passed away on November 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. Je’Taun’s legacy is one of compassion, dedication, and unwavering love for her family and...

Bartley Allen Kraeger, 49, died on November 19, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital surrounded by loving family. Bart was born in Decatur, IL, on March 7, 1975, the son of William and Gayle Kraeger. He grew up in the Decatur area, graduating from Warrensburg-Latham High School. Bart worked in...