Wanda Arlene Poisel, 90, passed away on March 3, 2024, in Decatur, IL. Wanda was born to Elmer and Rena Kramer on March 22, 1933, in Decatur, IL. She married Donald Eugene Poisel on June 5, 1955, at Central Christian Church in Decatur, IL. She was a member of the Central Christian Church, and in...

Charles Edgar Smith, 81, of Decatur, IL passed away March 3, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Chuck was born July 28, 1942, in Decatur, IL, the son of Kenneth J. and Marjorie Mae (Davis) Smith. He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He married Barbara...

Donna Elaine Wilson, 77, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 2, 2024, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Donna was born in Champaign, Illinois, on January 25, 1947, the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Mara) Young. She married Charles Wilson on August 17, 1963, in Farmer City, Illinois....

William Joseph “Red” Henneman, 81, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 2, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. William was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 11, 1942, the son of William and Eleanor (Duessel) Henneman Sr. He married Henrietta Moynahan on July 5,...

Erik Von Maxeiner, 30, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully at HSHS St. John’s Hospital on February 28, 2024. Erik was born in Decatur on November 18, 1993, the son of Harry and Tina (Brackett) Maxeiner Jr. He was a happy-go-lucky young man who enjoyed long walks, Tuesday night road runs,...

Mary Jane Strong, 90, of Johnston, IA formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:26 P.M. on Monday (02-26-2024) in Glen Oaks Alzheimer Care Facility in Urbandale, IA. Mary was born on May 26, 1933, in Warrensburg, IL, the daughter of Franklin Bilyeu and Helen (Stanger) Bilyeu. She married Robert...

Jim D Carnahan, 87, formerly of Boody, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at home surrounded by generations of loved ones. Jim was born on December 10th, 1936, to George Larkin Carnahan and Verlie Estelle (Copas) Carnahan. Jim married Sondra Perkins and together they had...

Esther Lee Cobb, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on February 25, 2024. Esther, born December 21, 1942, in Tunica, MS, was the second-born child to the union of Chester and Helen (Haywood) Tinsley. The family later relocated to Carbondale, IL where Esther spent her childhood...

Ora Dene Turner, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:10 A.M. on Sunday (02-25-2024) at The Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur. Ora was born on October 5, 1933, in Beecher City, IL, the daughter of Percil Earl Evans and Jennie Wave (Jennings) Evans. Ora was a Registered Nurse at Decatur Memorial...

Samantha Eckart, 35, of Lovington passed away on February 22, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1988, to Donald Eckart Jr. and Lori Deem. Samantha was a free spirit at heart. She loved to dance and have fun in all aspects of her life. She was proud of her family and was the life of the party. She...

Janet M. Baerwaldt 81 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 22, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Mrs. Baerwaldt was born, raised and educated in Belleville Il. She graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale with a bachelor's degree in fine arts in...

Bonnie Ruth James, 82, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 1:35 A.M. on Wednesday (02-21-2024) in Odd Fellows Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL. Bonnie was born on October 21, 1941, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of James Elwin Organ and Zelma Maxine (Yates) Organ. She married Jack Wesley James on December 18,...