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Esther Lee Cobb, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on February 25, 2024. Esther, born December 21, 1942, in Tunica, MS, was the second-born child to the union of Chester and Helen (Haywood) Tinsley. The family later relocated to Carbondale, IL where Esther spent her childhood...

Ora Dene Turner, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:10 A.M. on Sunday (02-25-2024) at The Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur. Ora was born on October 5, 1933, in Beecher City, IL, the daughter of Percil Earl Evans and Jennie Wave (Jennings) Evans. Ora was a Registered Nurse at Decatur Memorial...

Samantha Eckart, 35, of Lovington passed away on February 22, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1988, to Donald Eckart Jr. and Lori Deem. Samantha was a free spirit at heart. She loved to dance and have fun in all aspects of her life. She was proud of her family and was the life of the party. She...

Janet M. Baerwaldt 81 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 22, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Mrs. Baerwaldt was born, raised and educated in Belleville Il. She graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale with a bachelor's degree in fine arts in...

Bonnie Ruth James, 82, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 1:35 A.M. on Wednesday (02-21-2024) in Odd Fellows Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL. Bonnie was born on October 21, 1941, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of James Elwin Organ and Zelma Maxine (Yates) Organ. She married Jack Wesley James on December 18,...

Nova Regina Fedie, 43, passed away on February 20, 2024, in Normal, IL. Nova was born to Gary and Kim Fedie on July 14, 1980, in Decatur, IL. She doted on children and worked in childcare for most of her career in Bloomington, IL. Nova loved to read, draw and do art. She loved Disney movies. One...

Sincere Heaven Snow was placed into the arms of the Lord by his mother on February 20, 2024. Sincere was greatly loved and his presence will be sorely missed. Heaven has another angel. Sincere is survived by his parents, Tracie Michelle Foster and Jacoby B, Snow Sr; siblings, Brandon Slaw jr.,...

Andrew Robert Young, 88, of Decatur passed away on February 20, 2024. He was born December 25, 1935, in Akron, OH, to Scottish immigrants George and Sally Young. Andy grew up in Akron. He married the love of his life, Esther Johnson, in 1954 after meeting at the YMCA. Andy started working for...

Susan Kay Witzeman, 78, of Decatur Il passed away on February 19, 2024. She was born in Springfield, Il on February 1, 1946, to Everette and Elfreda Witzeman. In Springfield she attended Hay Edwards Grade School and the First Congregational Church. After her father passed away, Susie and her...

Dora Dean (West) Miner (Dody), 90, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away February 18, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday, February 22, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, Illinois, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial in...

Niantic - Elizabeth Lewis, 60, of Niantic, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay” Gunnels, 68, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away February 15, 2024, at Fair Havens Senior Living Center. Mary Kay was born on December 24, 1955, the daughter of Floyd and Rosemary (Gietl) Foley. She married Michael D. Gunnels on May 7, 1984, in Decatur. He preceded her in...