Marilyn Sapp Womeldorff passed away in Chicago, IL on November 16, 2025. Marilyn was born and raised in Decatur, IL and lived there throughout her marriage to Porter raising her family until they moved to Chicago to be closer to their grandchild. Marilyn was the very definition of duality. She...

Rease Binger departed this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his home at Primrose Retirement Community in Decatur, Illinois. He was born on June 21, 1937 in Rockford, IL, the son of Rease and Martha Binger. He was 88 years old. He was married to the love of his life, Bette Grudichek, for...

Julie Ann Mulrooney, 59, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 4:46 A.M. on Sunday (11-16-2025) at home. Julie was born on June 3, 1966, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Richard M. Theobald, Sr, and Kay Anne (Kane) Theobald. She married C. Patrick Mulrooney on December 12, 2012, in Decatur, Il. Julie...

Decatur – Samuel Colten Lee Ward, 29, of Decatur, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. Samuel was born on May 12, 1996, in Champaign, IL the son of David Lee and Angela D. (Hiser) Ward. A U.S. Army National Guard veteran, Samuel graduated with an associate’s degree in culinary arts and was...

William Steven “Bill” Whitsel, Jr., 50, of Argenta, Illinois, passed away November 13, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Bill was born in Decatur, Illinois, on June 29, 1975, the son of William Steven Whitsel, Sr., and Sondra Butler. He married Brenda West on October 25, 2003. She preceded him...

Forsyth - Patricia “Pat” A. Parr, 92 of Forsyth, formerly of Lovington, IL, passed away at 11:37 PM Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Services to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at 11 am Monday, November 17, 2025 at Grace Methodist Church, Decatur, IL; visitation will be starting at 9 am Monday...

Michael "Moth Man" Simroth, 66, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on November 11, 2025, in his hometown. Born on June 30, 1959, in Decatur, Michael spent his life rooted in the community where he was born and raised. He dedicated most of his working years to general maintenance—a field that...

Michael Dwaine Frank, 75, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Springfield, IL. Michael was born on July 29, 1950, the son of Samuel Frank, Jr., and Mary Adeline (Colborn) Frank. Michael graduated from MacArthur High School and worked as a boilermaker, welder, and pipefitter. He was an...

Pamela Carol Kerns, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Oreana, IL. Pamela was born in Riverside, CA, the daughter of Charles and June (Nichols) Peterson. Pamela went to college at Central Methodist College, where she received her bachelor's degree and was a sister of Alpha Phi...

Ronnie Gene Kelshimer passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 6th, 2025. Ronnie was born on May 13, 1949 in Clinton Indiana to his parents, Mark and Virginia Kelsheimer. His devoted parents taught him the value of hard work and the importance of family. He grew up with his older...

Barbara Anne Higdon passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 93. Barbara was the daughter of W. Harrell Burge and Lenita Pearl Sunderland Burge. She was the little sister of Delmar Lee and was much loved and protected by big brother. She was a student at the U of I for two years.  She...

Paul Robert Espy, 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Clinton, IL. Paul was born to the late James Harrison and Beulah Ethel Espy in Flat Rock, Illinois on October 27, 1932. Paul was one of nine children. He was a graduate of the Palestine High School. After graduation he joined the...