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Gearldine “Gearl” Jones, age 68, of Urbana, IL., departed this life on January 25, 2026, at her residence. Gearl was born on August 12, 1957, in Haywood County, Tennessee, to the late Thomas Lee and Mollie Lou Watkins Jones. Gearldine was loved and respected by all who knew her and will be long...

Rosemary J. Bolyard, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Born on March 11, 1934, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Byers) Rose. Rosemary married her beloved husband, Donald D. Bolyard, on July 12, 1964. They spent a wonderful 45 years together before his...

Linda Sue Harrington, 69, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 24, 2026, at the Loft Rehab of Decatur.  Linda was born in Decatur on December 15, 1956, the daughter of Ivan and Norma (Koshinski) Porter. She worked for 20 years at a pottery shop in Clinton and later became a cleaner. She was...

DECATUR- Phyllis F. Smith, 95 of Decatur, passed away at 8 PM, Friday, January 23, 2026, at Lincolnshire Place, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church, with Fr. Chris Comerford as celebrant. Visitation will...

Diane Lynne Friend, 75, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 23, 2026.  Diane was born in Chicago on June 23, 1950, the daughter of Earl and Audra (Coburn) Dennis. She married Frank Friend, Jr., on April 12, 1968, in St. Charles, Missouri.   Following her graduation from Stephen Decatur High...

Ruth Adaline Trostle, age 92, of Decatur, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, surrounded by family members. She was born on July 4, 1933, in Mount Vernon, Iowa and was the daughter of Amy Kathryn and Claude Clinton Thompson. She found joy in fellowship, cheering on her...

Jeanetta “Jeanny” Irene Stine, 28, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Charleston, IL. Born on August 13, 1997, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Eddie Stine and Michelle Fisher. Jeanetta was adored by all who knew her. Like her dad, she loved many genres of music, like classic rock,...

Penny Fennimore, 57, passed away on Tuesday (01-20-2026). Penny was born on August 7, 1968, in Charleston, IL, the daughter of Marjorie Saack and Hubert Phipps. She is survived by her children: Christina Phipps (one grandchild) of Decatur, IL; Todd Phipps (Jennifer) (two grandchildren) of Blue...

Florida - Norman Dean Kerns, 85, of Florida, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Lora Anne Allen, 56, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Lora was born on November 7, 1969, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of George Arthur Christ and Vicki Virgean (McCammack) Hill. Lora could only be described as a force of nature. She was loving, fierce, and an incredibly...

Vennetta Elaine (Richards) Joliff, 86, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, January 19, 2026, at The Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur, with family by her side. She was born December 30, 1939, in Streator, Illinois, a daughter of the late Leonard Henry Richards and the late Esta Irene...

James Dale Barter, Sr., 92, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 17, 2026, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital.  James was born in Decatur on January 21, 1933, the son of William and Daisy (Gentry) Barter. He married A. Marlene Collins on March 6, 1951, in Edwardsville, Illinois. They enjoyed 55...