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Marilyn Rose Kellogg
Aug. 08, 2026
Marilyn Rose Kellogg, 78, of Oakley, IL, passed away at 1:33 P.M. on Saturday (08-08-2026) at her home. Marilyn was born on July 24, 1948, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William Thomas Elliff and Rose Marie (Bratcher) Elliff. Marilyn worked in Decatur at Slusar Orthodontists’ office for thirty...
Stephen Douglas McArty
Aug. 07, 2026
Decatur – Stephen Douglas “Steve” McArty, 78, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Steve was born in Macon, IL, on April 9, 1948, the son of Warren and Dorothy (Allison) McArty. A Navy veteran, Steve worked as an electrician and sheet metal worker. He was a member of First United...
Russell E. Kirkland
Aug. 05, 2026
Russell E. Kirkland, 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 2:25 P.M. on August 5, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL. Russell was born on April 6, 1949, in Decatur, IL, the son of John Russell Kirkland and Cordelia Eileen (Fisher) Kirkland. Russell loved to play pool and also...
Douglas Allen Pope
Aug. 01, 2026
Douglas Allen Pope, 74, of Decatur, IL, passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones on on August 1st, 2026, after a courageous battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Born on December 18th, 1951, in Decatur, Doug lived his entire life in the community he loved, building a legacy of hard work,...
Matthew Clary
Jul. 30, 2026
Matthew Clary, 17, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Memphis, TN, surrounded by his loving family. Matthew was born on July 17, 2009, in Bloomington, IL, the son of Charity Mefford-Ness and Alan Clary. Matthew had never met a stranger. He went through life with a smile on his face and glowing...
Gavin G Marquis
Jul. 30, 2026
Gavin G. Marquis, born on February 4, 1947, was called to his Heavenly Home on July 30, 2026. He was the son of the late Everett C. Marquis and Anamary Chambers Marquis. Gavin worked in the building and bridge department at Norfolk and Southern Railway Company for 38 years and retired in 2007. He...
Lois Maxine Robinson
Jul. 29, 2026
Lois Robinson (11/12/1928 – 7/29/2026) passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in her home. Leaving behind a legacy of warmth, hospitality, and a deep, enduring love for her family and friends. Known for her delightfully feisty spirit, sharp wit, and wonderfully filterless candor, Lois...
Kathy Sue Dunn
Jul. 27, 2026
Kathy Sue Dunn, 67, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 5:16 P.M. on Monday (07-27-2026) at her home. Kathy was born on May 28, 1959, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Charles Edward Seeley, Jr, and Eva Lorene (Bush) Seeley. She married Michael Lee Dunn on May 19, 2012, in Blue Mound, IL. Kathy was a...
Jeffrey Kyle Benton
Jul. 26, 2026
Jeffrey Kyle Benton, 62, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 2:02 A.M. on Sunday (07-26-2026) at his home. Jeff was born on April 19, 1964, in Decatur, IL, the son of Herbert L. Benton, Sr, and Wilma Jean (Tindall) Benton. He married Tricia Lynn Urquhart on January 15, 1998, in Decatur, IL. Jeff was a...
Diane A. Hicks
Jul. 25, 2026
Diane A. Hicks, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Born on June 8, 1947, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of William E. Dondeville, Sr. and Celestina M. (Shaner) Dondeville. Diane married her beloved husband, Gary Hicks, on June 9, 1966, in Decatur, IL. The couple loved to...
James W. Urquhart
Jul. 25, 2026
James W. Urquhart, 83, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Springfield, IL. Born on June 8, 1943, in Decatur, IL, the son of David and Helen (McCracken) Urquhart. James worked as an engineering manager at Caterpillar, where he served for 35 years. James married his beloved wife, Judy...
Larry Kim Shaw
Jul. 24, 2026
Larry Kim Shaw, 79, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are in care of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.