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Stanley “Stan” Eugene Mierek, 84, of Decatur, IL, went to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on March 20, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born June 24, 1939, to Stanley and Ann, nee Wisneski, Mierek in Marissa, IL. He graduated from Mount Vernon Township High School in 1957 and...

Phyllis Ann Hockaday, 90, of Forsyth, IL, passed away at 7:55 P.M. on Sunday (03-17-2024) at Copper Creek Cottages Memory Care of Lincoln, Lincoln, IL. Phyllis was born on May 7, 1933, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Byron Burns Mullins and Redith Adeline (Laughlin) Mullins. She married James...

Decatur – Berlyn Rose Ryan, infant daughter of James and Nicole (Brooks) Ryan, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Surviving are her parents James and Nicole Ryan; siblings: Quincy Markham, Elin Markham, London Horne, and Hudson Horne; special friends,...

Richard James Holliday, 78, of Decatur, IL has rejoined his wife, Mary, in heaven on March 14, 2024. Richard was born February 8, 1946, in Madison, WI, the son of Frank L and Virginia J (Clemage) Holliday. He married Mary Roisum on February 11, 1967 in Madison, WI. Richard was an engineer for...

Decatur – David Allen Prosser, 80, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024. David was born on July 10, 1943, a son of Edward Eugene and Helen (Hollis) Prosser. A U.S. Army veteran, David worked as a farmer for many years. Surviving is his daughter, Chrissy; stepson, Gregg;...

Decatur – Stanley Martin "Stan" Rothenbuecher, 94, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 20, 1929, in Edwardsville, IL, a son of Oliver and Lucille (Martin) Rothenbuecher. Stan was a smart, talented, fun loving man. He was an...

Donald Franklin Emert, 97, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 12, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Donald was born in Decatur on July 30, 1926, the son of Frederick and Hazel (Beedle) Emert. He served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II, including on an LST in the...

Mt. Zion – Donald Lee Cheney Sr, 82, of Mt. Zion, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Donald was born on November 16, 1941, in Troy, IL, a son of Merle and Pauline (Sabo) Cheney. Don was a former resident of Edwardsville, IL, and St. Louis, MO, attending Edwardsville High School and graduating...

Charles L. Matherly, 92, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Monticello, Illinois, on July 29, 1931, the son of William Jackson and Lillie Mae (Meece) Matherly. He married Barbarajean H. Reidelberger on May 3, 1958, in Oak Lawn,...

David “Dave” Kent Eastep, 68, of Decatur, IL, passed away from this life into the arms of Jesus at 2:36 P.M. on Sunday (03-10-2024) at St. Mary’s Hospital. Dave was born on October 4, 1955, at St. Mary’s Hospital Decatur, IL, the son of Gerald Eugene Eastep and Flossie Oral (Beck) Eastep. Dave...

Barbara Jean Butts, 94, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 9, 2024. Barbara was born in Decatur on December 3, 1929, the daughter of Charles and Almyra (Alexander) Hughes. She married Ronald Butts on June 3, 1950, in Decatur. Barbara was an administrative assistant for a local distribution...

Karen Sue Manley, 75, of Decatur, IL passed away March 7, 2024 at Fair Havens Senior Living. Karen was born March 5, 1949 in Vandalia,IL, the daughter of Carl and Lucille (Osborne) Manley. Karen had served as a bartender at the Anchor Inn. She loved watching John Wayne shows, and spending time...