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Elizabeth Jane Spires, 86, is now singing and bell ringing with choirs of angels after her passing on March 7, 2024. Jane was born in May of 1937 in Sullivan, IN, the daughter of Herman and Gertrude Thompson Lord. She attended school in Evansville and Elkhart, IN, then came to Decatur to attend...

Alan Lewis Brinker, 74, of Decatur, IL formerly of East Peoria, IL, passed away March 6, 2024 at his residence in Decatur, IL. Alan was born November 22, 1949 in Peoria, IL, the son of Frederick and Evelyn (Riddle) Brinker. Alan was a veteran of the USAF. following his military service he held a...

Floyd H. Scranton, 90, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on March 6, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Floyd was born in Rockport, Illinois, on July 20, 1933, the son of Eacle and Anna Scranton. He married Ethel Johns on September 29, 1953. Floyd graduated from...

We are sad to announce the passing of Aaron John Hill of Oreana, IL. He died at age 49 on March 5, 2024, at home. He left behind his only son Jaice C. Hill (Kayla Faith) and unborn grandchild. Also, his parents John and Paula (Elsea) Hill of Decatur, IL; friends, dogs Yadi, Freddie, and...

David Albert Harrison, 70, passed away on March 4, 2024, at his home in Decatur, IL. David was born to Albert and Daisy Harrison on October 23, 1953, in Decatur, IL. David married Michelle Louise Cothern on October 31, 2004, at Christ United Methodist Church in Decatur, IL. David loved books....

Debra Sue Behnke, 60, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 4, 2024, in her home. Debra was born in Peoria, Illinois, on September 23, 1963, the daughter of Kenneth and LaVerne (LeConte) Behnke. She worked in the food service industry. She was passionate about Native American collectibles, and...

Wanda Arlene Poisel, 90, passed away on March 3, 2024, in Decatur, IL. Wanda was born to Elmer and Rena Kramer on March 22, 1933, in Decatur, IL. She married Donald Eugene Poisel on June 5, 1955, at Central Christian Church in Decatur, IL. She was a member of the Central Christian Church, and in...

Charles Edgar Smith, 81, of Decatur, IL passed away March 3, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Chuck was born July 28, 1942, in Decatur, IL, the son of Kenneth J. and Marjorie Mae (Davis) Smith. He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He married Barbara...

Donna Elaine Wilson, 77, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 2, 2024, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Donna was born in Champaign, Illinois, on January 25, 1947, the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Mara) Young. She married Charles Wilson on August 17, 1963, in Farmer City, Illinois....

William Joseph “Red” Henneman, 81, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 2, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. William was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 11, 1942, the son of William and Eleanor (Duessel) Henneman Sr. He married Henrietta Moynahan on July 5,...

Erik Von Maxeiner, 30, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully at HSHS St. John’s Hospital on February 28, 2024. Erik was born in Decatur on November 18, 1993, the son of Harry and Tina (Brackett) Maxeiner Jr. He was a happy-go-lucky young man who enjoyed long walks, Tuesday night road runs,...

Mary Jane Strong, 90, of Johnston, IA formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:26 P.M. on Monday (02-26-2024) in Glen Oaks Alzheimer Care Facility in Urbandale, IA. Mary was born on May 26, 1933, in Warrensburg, IL, the daughter of Franklin Bilyeu and Helen (Stanger) Bilyeu. She married Robert...