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Elma Connor
Nov. 04, 2024
Elma Evelyn Connor, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, November 04, 2024, at Moweaqua Health and Rehabilitation Center in Moweaqua, IL. Elma was born on March 14, 1939, in Cerro Gordo. She was a daughter of the late Lacey and Mardell Sample. She made her living as a CNA, working for many...
Anthony Dwayne Richard Sr.
Nov. 03, 2024
Anthony Dwayne “Tony” Richard Sr., 49, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away November 3, 2024. Tony was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on April 20, 1975, the son of John Michael and Diana (Williams) Richard. He married Lori Richard on June 13, 2014, in Decatur. Tony worked as an operator at ADM (Archer...
Mary Susan Hadden
Nov. 03, 2024
Mary Susan (Weaver) Hadden passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Mt. Zion, Illinois. Mary, the eighth of ten children of Addie and Earl Weaver, was born on December 13, 1928, in Fayette County and grew up on the family farm near Herrick, IL. She and Don Hadden married in Blue Mound on...
Edward Taylor Martin
Oct. 31, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward Taylor Martin, who left us on October 31, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on November 18, 1946, Ed lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and unwavering love for his family and friends. Known for his sharp wit and sarcastic humor, he had a...
Adrianna Yume Krause
Oct. 31, 2024
Adrianna Yume Krause, lovingly known as Adri or “squishy potato,” was born on August 19, 2024, in Springfield, Illinois. She peacefully passed away on October 31, 2024, in the same city, surrounded by her loving family. Adrianna brought immense joy to everyone who had the privilege of knowing...
Ralph Smith
Oct. 30, 2024
Ralph Smith, 80, loving Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, departed from this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Ralph was preceded in death by his mother Betty and father Willard, brothers Steve, Jeff and sister Judy. He leaves behind his loving wife Marti of 36...
Brian Brown
Oct. 30, 2024
Brian Brown of Decatur, IL and Germantown, WI passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on October 30th, 2024, at the age of 51 at home. Brian is survived by his mother, Patricia Brown; his siblings Kevin, Michael, Ann (Cody), Samantha (Cameron); his aunts and uncles Dan Ochs, Gail Brown, Richard...
Lorene F. March
Oct. 30, 2024
Decatur – Lorene F. March, 98, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Imboden Creek Senior Living. Lorene was born March 4, 1926, the 10th of 11 children in Ralls County (Hannibal, MO), to Charles J. and Ethel (Kespohl) Scheiner and was raised on a farm in rural Hannibal. She...
Beth Ann Fiala
Oct. 28, 2024
Beth Ann Fiala, 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, at her home in Decatur, Illinois, surrounded by family, friends, and so much love. Born on February 14, 1961, in Decatur, Illinois, Beth was the youngest of three siblings and the daughter of the late Richard and Joyce Matteson....
Jules Robinett
Oct. 25, 2024
Jules Robinett, 97, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at his home. He was born in White Hall, son of the late Walker Dee Robinett and Marie Meyer Robinett. He served his country during WWII in the United States Navy before entering the workforce as an engineer at WSOY. Jules was...
John Euel Roberts
Oct. 23, 2024
John Euel Roberts, 94, of Decatur, Illinois, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center. John was born in Gadsden, Alabama, on May 8, 1930, the son of David and Lou Irene (Dickson) Roberts. At the age of 20, he married Freda Jacoby, on April 14,...
Mark A. Cochran
Oct. 23, 2024
Decatur – Mark K. Cochran, 72, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Mark was born April 13, 1952, in Decatur, IL, the son of Benjamin and Shirley (Coleman) Cochran. He worked as a high school teacher for many years. Surviving his son, Nathan Cochran; granddaughter, Phoebe...