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Claudia J. Wilson
Sep. 05, 2024
Claudia J. Wilson beloved wife of Robert Wilson; loving mother of Dawn (Rick) Breen and Scott Wilson, passed away peacefully at her cherished Florida home September 5th, 2024. Claudia had a heart of gold and spent her time volunteering on turtle patrol for Mote Marine and the Dogs Inc. A...
Keith James Conerty
Sep. 02, 2024
Keith James Conerty, of Palm Harbor, Florida, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Monday, September 2, 2024. Keith was born in Lebanon, Indiana on December 20, 1959, to Hugh James Conerty Jr., and Judith Ann (Kibler) Conerty. Growing up in Decatur, Illinois, Keith enjoyed playing...
Michael Joseph Grossman
Aug. 31, 2024
Michael Joseph Grossman, 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Saturday (08-31-2024) at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Michael was born on August 7, 1947, in Springfield, IL, the son of Joseph Nicholas Grossman and Betty Ann (Horton) Grossman. He married Judy Karen Eder on October 26, 1968, in Decatur, IL....
Herbert Lynn Carter
Aug. 31, 2024
Herbert Lynn Carter, 70, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away August 31, 2024, in Springfield Memorial Hospital. Herbert was born in Decatur on July 11, 1954, the son of Charles and Floretta (Rackey) Carter. He worked as a roofer until an injury left him unable to continue in that work. In his...
Dennis Edward Meyers
Aug. 31, 2024
Dennis Edward Meyers, 57, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday (08-31-2024) at The Loft of Rock Springs. Dennis was born on October 30, 1966, in Decatur, IL, the son of Gary Lee Meyers and Honey Louise (Smith) Meyers. He married Roxie D. Smart on March 14, 2014, in Decatur,...
Terry Gale Ellis
Aug. 30, 2024
Terry Gale Ellis, 76, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 at Lincolnshire Place in Decatur, Illinois. He was born January 26, 1948 in Decatur, Illinois to Robert Ellis and Ella “Mickey” (Hazel) Ellis. He was a proud resident of Decatur, Illinois. Terry was a graduate of Springfield High...
Barbara L. Carter
Aug. 30, 2024
Barbara L. Carter, 94, of Decatur, IL, went to be with her Lord and Saviour at 4:10 A.M. on Friday (08-30-2024) in Hickory Point Christian Village. Barbara was born on August 19, 1930, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Wilbur W. Hall and Lola A. (Stearnes) Hall. She married Walter L. Carter on May...
Virginia A. "Ginny" Parker
Aug. 30, 2024
Decatur – Virginia A. “Ginny” Parker, 70, of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born on May 27, 1954, in Belleville, IL to Richard M. and Lois N. (Sweat) Lee. Ginny worked as a tire analyst at Firestone. She was passionate about life. Her greatest pride was her family. Ginny...
Aron Arthur Bradshaw Sr
Aug. 29, 2024
Aron Arthur Bradshaw Sr. 45 of Decatur passed away on August 29,2024. He was born February 17, 1979, to Randy and Linda Bradshaw. Aron is survived by his son, Aron Arthur Bradshaw Jr.; mother, Linda Bradshaw; brother, Derrick Bradshaw; sisters, Amber Bradshaw and Michelle Proska; uncles, Robert...
James Dale "Jim" King
Aug. 29, 2024
James Dale "Jim" King, 79, of Forsyth, passed away at 1:39 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 31st, 1945, in Olney, Missouri, a son of Eugene King and Mildred (Shelton) King. He married Paulette Ruby Woolley on May 2,1964. They were married for over 60...
Richard Douglas Gray
Aug. 29, 2024
Richard Douglas “Doug” Gray, 67, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:00 A.M. on Thursday (08-29-2024) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Doug was born on September 14, 1956, in Decatur, IL, the son of Gary Gillette Gray and Margaret Ann (Connelly) Gray. He married Susan M. Newton on March 6,...
Cade Matthew Kramer
Aug. 28, 2024
Cade Matthew Kramer 6 months of Maroa got his angel’s wings on August 28,2024. Cade was born February 26, 2024, in Decatur Il. Cade came into the world with a smile. He loved to listen to his mom’s singing and was always interested in his older brother and laughter filled the house. His smile was...