Joy Ann Holman 94, passed November 8, 2023 at Fairhaven Nursing Home. Cremation services provided by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. As per Joy's wishes, there will be no memorial service but a celebration of live at a later date. Joy was born July 15, 1929 in Harristown, Illinois, the daughter...

Carl “Joe” Lynch, 75, of Decatur, IL passed away November 5, 2023, at the Loft of Rock Springs. Joe was born July 9, 1948, in Decatur, IL the son of Charles P and Helen M (Morrison) Lynch. Joe had worked in the cafeteria at Caterpillar Inc, Fisca Oil as an attendant and also enjoyed mowing lawns...

Norma Jean Zindars, 79, of Decatur, IL went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 11:39 PM. Norma was born on August 14, 1944, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Aden and Naomi (Richards) Eskew. She married Robert Wesley Zindars on October 20, 1963. Norma worked at the Herald...

Dorothy Sue Jenkins, 87, of Decatur, IL passed away November 4, 2023 at Prairie Rose Health Center, Pana, IL. Dorothy was born May 11, 1936 in Paducah, KY, the daughter of Ruel and Evalee Braswell. She married Richard Jenkins during 1955 in Paris, IL. Dorothy was a housekeeper for Prairie Rose...

Christopher Lake, 36, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Lynn Burt, 81, of Decatur passed away on October 31,2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lynn was born on April 20, 1942, to James and Mary Burt in Searcy, Arkansas. Lynn is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Burt; son, James Burt; daughters, Shannon Brandon and Jennifer Ventress;...

Timothy Marcus Tappendorf, 52, of Decatur, IL passed away October 30, 2023 at his residence. Timothy was born January 30, 1971 in Decatur, IL the son of Lyle Dean and Theresa Lynn (Anderson) Tappendorf. He married Nancy Robinson on April 20, 2019 in Decatur, IL. Timothy had worked as a business...

Sandra L. Backstein, 86, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away October 29, 2023, at the Loft of Rock Springs Rehab Center in Decatur. Sandra was born in Decatur on January 28, 1937, the daughter of William Roscoe Knott Sr. and Mabel (Lindsay) Knott. She was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School....

Beverly Rose Capshaw, 86, passed away on October 29, 2023, with her loving daughter by her side. Beverly was born to Wilfred “Bud” and Lucy Matthews on September 30, 1937, in Decatur, IL. She married the love of her life, Dale Capshaw, on July 3, 1955, in Decatur, IL. She loved caring for...

Decatur - Ronald Linn Berriman, Age 75, Born May 27, 1948, in Virden, IL– passed away on October 28, 2023. He served his Country Proudly in the Army during the Vietnam War, earning 4 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. After completing his military tour, he had a successful career at Caterpillar...

Charlotte Louise Ford, 77, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away October 27, 2023, at the Loft Health and Rehabilitation Center of Decatur. Charlotte was born in Lafayette, Indiana, on October 11, 1946, the daughter of Clifford Ewing and Leoda Harris. She later moved to Decatur, Illinois, where she...

Decatur – Norma Jean Fisher, 96, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. Norma Jean was born September 20, 1927, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Romey J. and Cleada Mae (Blackburn) Smith. A homemaker, Norma Jean was a member of Foursquare Church. She married Richard Ervin Fisher on...