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James Michael Kreher, 72, of Harristown, Illinois, passed away January 13, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, Illinois. “Mike” was born in Decatur, Illinois, on June 26, 1951, the son of James and Betty (Augustine) Kreher. He worked with his father at the filling station in his...

Decatur – Doris Jane Logan, 85, of Decatur passed away January 12, 2024, at Imboden Creek Nursing Home. She was born on September 29, 1938, in Decatur to Henry Vincent Duncan and Edna (Coay) Duncan. She attended Decatur High and Brown’s Business College. She married the love of her life, Derald...

Betty L. Peck, 93, of Decatur passed away on January 11, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 2, 1930, in Decatur, IL to Lewis and Pauline Smith. Betty is survived by her sons, Greg Peck and Gary Peck; grandchildren Angie (Tom) Rucker, Dana (Shawn) Wilderman, Brad (Nicole) Peck, Doug Peck and...

Mount Auburn - William D. “Bill” Butcher, passed away at 8:10 am Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Villa Health Care East, Sherman, with his family by his side. Masonic services will be held at 10:45 AM to celebrate Bill’s life on Saturday January 27, 2024, in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home....

Karen Lee Wulfekuehler-Zaiz, a name synonymous with resilience and a sprinkle of humor, embarked on her final journey on January 6, 2024, departing peacefully at home. Born on August 24, 1957, in St. Louis County, Missouri, to Eugene and Gloria Wulfekuehler, Karen's life was full of experiences...

Karen Zaiz, 66, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Forsyth, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Doris Jeanne Louise Leesman, 55, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 5, 2024, in her home. Doris was born in Decatur on July 7, 1968, the daughter of Everette and Barbara (Mears) Shingleton. She was a home health care worker. In her free time, she was an avid gamer and twitch streamer. She...

Stephen F. John, 76, died at home on January 5, 2024 after a brief , devastating battle with cancer. Steve was born December 7, 1947 in Washington D.C., the fifth and youngest child of James E. and Helen McAlear John. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers James L. and George Vincent,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dearly beloved, Carolyn L Winfield on January 4th 2024 at Weiss Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Carolyn is the daughter of Perine Williams and Leo Williams who both preceded her in death. Carolyn left an...

Carol Jean Poland, 86, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:40 P.M. on Thursday (01-04-2024) in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Carol was born on July 29, 1937, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Wilburn C. Tarter and Letha E. (Shepard) Tarter. She married Lyle Dean Poland on December 27, 1988, in Decatur,...

Izaiah Malcom O’Neal, 4 days, passed away on January 3, 2024, in Springfield, IL. Izaiah was born to Ariana Nicole Espinoza and Alfred Junior O’Neal on December 30, 2023, in Springfield, IL. Izaiah was a fighter and very active. Izaiah is survived by his parents, Ariana Espinoza and Alfred...

Sandra Jeanne Hedrick, 83, of Decatur, IL, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully with her daughter by her side at 3:47 A.M. on Tuesday (01-02-2024) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Sandie was born on January 12, 1940, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Larue Darwin Kane and Mary Kaye (Green)...