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Johnny “John” L. Louden, 74, of Atwood, Illinois left this life much too soon on May 9, 2024. John was born on August 23, 1949, in Webb City, Missouri, the son of Eugene and Betty Crane Louden, who preceded him in death. He was a standout athlete at many sports, but John especially excelled at...

Arthur Gay 95 of Stonington passed away on May 8,204 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1928, in East Peoria IL to Arthur and Louella Gay. Arthur is survived by his wife Sharon Gay; daughters, Deborah (Skip) Marlin and Diana Roth; sister Leslie Cody; grandchildren, Morgan (Greg) Castillo,...

Dorothy Ruth Rueff, 97 of Menasha , Wisconsin formerly of Jacksonville, Illinois , passed away on May 6, 2024 at Ascension Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dorothy’s surviving family members are :  Son, Larry Alan Rueff and his wife, Christine of Appleton, Wisconsin, daughter, Debra Packin and...

Elaine Ann Patkus, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away May 6, 2024, at her residence. Elaine was born January 30, 1945, in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Wilfred and Melva (Miller) Schmeiser. She married John Robert Patkus on August 24, 1968, in Burlington, IA. She had attended the Open Bible College...

Terry Moore, age 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024. Terry was born to Danny Paul and Vickie (Foster) Moore on May 23rd, 1966. Terry was a graduate of Argenta Oreana High School. Terry loved animals of all kinds, especially dogs. Terry was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and...

James Robert “Bud” Hanna began his eternal life on April 30, 2024, in Argenta, IL after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Tim. 4:7 He was born on April 26, 1970, in Decatur, IL to William “Bill” and Annette...

Marjorie Marianne “Margie” (Ryan) Dietrich, 68, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away April 30, 2024, in her home. Margie was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, on June 18, 1955, the daughter of Michael and Lorraine (Berger) Ryan. She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family and her...

Lucien Cyril Kapp, artist and lifelong resident of Decatur and president of Kapp, Inc., passed away April 30, 2024, in his home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Church, 407 E. Eldorado, at 11am on Wednesday, May 29. A prelude concert of hymns and anthems will be given 30 minutes...

Winagene Sue Brewer, age 84, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. As per Winnie’s request, there will be no funeral service. To honor her memory, a celebration of life will be held with family and friends. She was born on...

Anthony "Tony" Gullo, 46, of Decatur passed away on April 26th, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 9th, 1977, to Kenneth Gullo and Carol Howard. Tony is survived by his parents Tom and Carol Howard, his fiancé Rhoda Diggs, his daughters Aubree Gullo (Assumption), Kylee...

Jeanie Raynell Ahrendt, 74, of Hammond, Il, passed away at 10:08 A.M. on Wednesday (04-24-2024) in her home. Jeanie was born on November 21, 1949, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Earl Ray Jones and Patricia Lou (Sallee) Jones. She married Dan Lee Ahrendt on September 5, 1970, in Mt. Zion,...

Diana Lynn Garver, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Wednesday (04-24-2024) in Fair Haven Senior Living. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.