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Louise Bailey, 81, passed peacefully Monday, November 18th at her home in Decatur, IL. Her spirit is carried on by her 3 surviving children, 6 grandchildren, and 4 siblings. Louise was loving and was loved. While her absence brings us great sorrow, we have been forever touched by the light of her...

Carrol Sue Osborn Bray, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 in Clinton. She was born in Decatur on January 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Earl Oliver Osborn and Leah Evelyn Hart Wooley. She married Lewis Dean Bray in Decatur on May 25, 1956, sharing 66 years together until...

David “Dave” Kenton Staff, 63, of Decatur, IL, got to meet Jesus on Friday, November 15, 2024, after a brief bout with an aggressive cancer. He was born on February 21, 1961, in Danville, IL, to Lawrence “Larry” Marche Staff and Katherine “Kathy” Hulda Harting Staff. He worked at Ameren Illinois...

Natalie Jane Charles, 91, passed away at 9:17 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 14, 1933, in Mt. Erie, IL, a daughter of the late Glen and Helen Hornback. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by: children, Lawrence Charles, Betty Parsano, and baby...

Shirley Ann Chervinko, 91, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away November 14, 2024, at Imboden Creek Living Center. Shirley was born in Nokomis, Ilinois, on January 16, 1933, the daughter of Mervin and Gladys (Barnstable) Aumann. She was a member of the Nokomis High School graduating class of 1950....

Frieda Janes, 80, of Blue Mound, passed away on Wednesday (11-13-2024). Honoring Frieda’s wishes cremation will take place at Graceland Fairlawn Crematory. There will be no public services at this time. Private inurnment will be in Graceland Cemetery at a later date. The family of Frieda Janes is...

Duane Eugene Lawrence, 72, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away on November 12, 2024. Duane was born in Decatur, Illinois, on August 4, 1952, the son of Everett Lawrence and Virginia (David) Lawrence of Warrensburg. He graduated from Warrensburg-Latham High School and married Mary Cathern Lawrence...

Elly Lee Lefringhouse, 72, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away November 11, 2024, in her home. Elly was born in Decatur on January 13, 1952, the daughter of Charles and Juanita (Atchason) Lefringhouse. She was an accomplished seamstress in a garment factory. She also worked as a desk clerk,...

Carolyn Patrick Cochran Robertson, 95, of Decatur, IL, moved to Heaven on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born in Macon, IL, on December 7, 1928, to the late Ira Americus Patrick and Edythe Loucetta (Wright) Patrick. She was the third of their thirteen children, and a graduate of Macon High...

Forrest “Bud” Wayne Hill of Decatur, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday November 7th, 2024, to join his wife, Janice Hill. They married on November 27th, 1971, and had 49 years of marriage. Forrest was born August 14th, 1945, in Paris, Illinois. Forrest proudly served in the US Army from...

Decatur – Sandra S. “Sandi” Closs, 82, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Sandi was born April 10, 1942, the daughter of Fred and Leona Belle (Hazenfield) Spittler. A homemaker, Sandi married Richard G. Closs on November 18, 1960,...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kyle Blaine Cipponeri, age 33, of Decatur, Il, passed away on November 5, 2024. He had been having health issues for several months and succumbed to his illness. He will be greatly missed by his family. But cherished forever in our...