Doris Wharton Stock, 97, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by family at her home. Doris was born Aug. 31, 1927, to the late Raleigh Wharton and Pearl Siddens Wharton in West Township, Effingham County, IL, creating fond memories on the family’s grain and...

Marchelle Lawler, 64, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital Springfield, IL. Marchelle was born on June 22, 1961, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of David and Virginia Lawler. She married Ronald Lee Trimmer, Sr. She is survived by her children: April Lynette...

Iola Marie Beck, 96, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in New London, MO, surrounded by family. She was born on July 23, 1928, in Macon County, IL, daughter of the late Phineas E. Moore and Donna Barnett Moore. She was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and a member of Summit...

Donna Mae Annis Brewster, 97, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Decatur, IL. She was born at home in Mattoon, IL, on December 3rd, 1927, to the late Frank Wesley Annis and Leona Carlyle Annis. From her earlier days attending class in a one room school house and homesteading in Wyoming,...

Douglas Paul Zinn, 64, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Decatur, IL. He was born in Decatur on January 25, 1961, the only son of Marvin Zinn and Kay Bailey Zinn. Douglas took great pride in his family and loved to spend time with them when he was able. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed going...

Karen Marie Davis, 79, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in her home.   Karen was born in Elgin, IL, on November 5, 1945, the daughter of William and Violet (Brown) Davis. Karen worked as a dietary manager for the State of Illinois. She loved watching TV, especially her...

Marilyn J. Merry, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 6:40 P.M. on Thursday (07-10-2025) in her home. Marilyn was born on September 12, 1940, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Harold Smeltzer and Betty (Easterling) Smeltzer. She married James S. Merry on April 12, 1957, in Taylorville, IL. He...

Terrence "Terry" Lee Hunt, 56, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Wednesday (07-09-2025) at Fair Haven Senior Living. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Arnold Lee Holliday was born November 27, 1961, in Meridian, Mississippi. He was the third son of Kelly Holliday, Jr. and Eloise Holliday. Arnold (“Doc”) was a 1979 graduate of Clarkdale High School. He was a member of the football team, the marching band, and the ROTC. Doc accepted Jesus as his...

Kevin “Scott” Wilson, 62, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away July 6, 2025.  Scott was born in Gary, Indiana, on June 4, 1963, the son of Harry Wilson and his wife. He had several different jobs throughout his life, but his favorite was over-the-road truck driving. He was an avid collector of model...

Darlene Young, 76, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away July 6, 2025, in her home.  Darlene was born in Peoria, Illinois, on August 8, 1948, the daughter of Dean and Betty (Potts) Harmison. She married Larry Young in 2015. Darlene was a correctional officer with the Macon County Sheriff’s Department...

Decatur – Don W. Kramer Jr, 62, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. Don was born on March 26, 1963, in Decatur, the son of Don W. and Cecelia Ann (Jones) Kramer Sr. He worked as a mechanic and enjoyed working with his hands. Don is survived by his children: Josh Kramer, Cory Kramer,...