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William Russell Winter Jr., known to many as Bill, passed away on April 13, 2024, in Decatur, Illinois, at the age of 75. Bill was born to William and Della (Carvill) Winter on September 7, 1948, in Decatur. He attended Eisenhower High School. He married Janet Winter on October 17, 1970, in...

David Thomas Hughes, 12-02-1924 - 04-12-2024 was born in Moweaqua, IL, to John and Marie (Welton) Hughes. As a small child he moved with his family to a farm near Maroa, IL, where he attended his schooling, riding his pony into town for school each day, carrying his lunch (pork chop or beef...

Delmar Eugene Ripley, 93, of Oreana, IL, passed away at 12:35 P.M. on Friday (04-12-2024) in his home. Delmar was born on September 16, 1930, at home in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Alvie Eugene Ripley and Yula (Doetch) Ripley. He married Linda L. Botts on December 2, 1956, in Decatur, IL. She...

Sue Ellen “Suey” Followell, 56, of Clinton, Illinois, passed away April 10, 2024, in her home. Sue was born in Clinton on April 24, 1967, the daughter of Thomas and Charlene (Scogins) Followell. She married Richard Heiberg on January 15, 1984, and they had a close and loving relationship until...

Walter “Earl” Baker, 93, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away April 7, 2024. Earl was born in Decatur on December 15, 1930, the son of Walter Earl Baker Sr. and Lucille (Wendt) Baker. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy. He retired after a long career in maintenance work, after which he enjoyed...

Vernon Edward Davis, 71, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, April 6 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held Friday, April 19, at Grace Methodist Church from 11am till 1pm. A service will commence at 1pm Friday, April 19 at Grace Methodist Church. A burial will follow services at...

John (Jack) Collins died peacefully in his sleep April 6, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a brief hospitalization. He had suffered for years from cancer and heart problems. Jack was born Oct. 13, 1934, to Wesley and Agnes Collins. He was preceded in death by his par-ents, brothers David...

​Lena Lorraine Terry, 67, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away April 6, 2024, at the Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur. Lena was born in Decatur on June 12, 1956, the daughter of Robert and Pearl (Lyons) Cassidy. She married Lynn E. Terry on July 8, 1977, in Decatur, and they enjoyed many happy years...

Debra Kay Thomas, 66, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away April 1, 2024, in her home. Debra was born in Decatur on May 11, 1957, the daughter of Phillip Roberts and Judith Barnes. She married Van Thomas on March 6, 1982, in Decatur. She worked for several businesses throughout her life, with her...

Wilma “Arlene” Penn, affectionately known by family as “B.B.,” 95, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Imboden Creek Nursing Home. She is survived by her two daughters, Sandy (Tom) Johnson, of Orange Park, Florida, and Teresa (Kevin) Rappé, of Decatur, Illinois. She also leaves...

David Edward Bearint, 92, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 7:28 A.M. on Easter Sunday (03-31-2024) in his home. David was born on March 24, 1932, in Camden, NJ, the son of Ellwood Herburt Bearint and Marie Ann Mayer. He married Patricia J. Fagan on July 22, 1967, in Columbus, OH. David served his...

Virginia Lee Doty, 89, of Maroa, Illinois, passed away March 31, 2024, at Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Virginia was born in Deland, Illinois, on March 18, 1935, the daughter of Earl and Irene (Edge) Parrish. She was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School in Decatur. She...