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Donald Masters
Jul. 14, 2023
Donald Masters, 80, passed away on Friday (07-14-2023) at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Lawrence "Larry" Allan Webb
Jul. 13, 2023
Lawrence “Larry” Allan Webb, 69, of Decatur, IL passed away July 13, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born September 2, 1953 in Bainbridge, MD, the son of Clifton and Evelyn (Smiley) Webb, Jr. Larry was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving from 1972...
Carolyn Isaac
Jul. 11, 2023
Carolyn Isaac, 79, of Decatur passed away on July 11, 2023 with loved ones at her side. Carolyn was the youngest of 4 born to Forrest "Blackie" and Geneva Reed. She was born on January 16, 1944 in Maroa, Il. and married Ernie "Ray" Isaac July 29, 1968. Carolyn enjoyed painting, craft shows,...
Alexis Ann Stegall
Jul. 10, 2023
Alexis Ann Stegall, 70, of Decatur, IL passed away July 10, 2023 at her residence. Alexis was born October 14, 1952 in Wichita Falls, TX, the daughter of Johnnie Slack Shabazz and Bobbie (Brown) Maxey. Alexis had worked as an EMT in Gary, IN followed by a career as a surgical technician for...
Carol Jeanne Douglass
Jul. 10, 2023
Carol Jeanne Douglass, 60, of Decatur, IL passed away July 10, 2023 at her residence. Carol was born November 4, 1962 in Highland Park, IL the daughter of Robert and Joan (Ghilain) Larson. Carol had earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Hawaii and had worked as an art...
Nancy Jane McIntyre
Jul. 10, 2023
Nancy Jane McIntyre, 78, passed away on July 10, 2023, in Springfield, IL. Nancy was born to William and Betty Powell on September 3, 1944, in Decatur, IL. She married Larry Eugene McIntyre on October 10, 1964, in Decatur, IL. Nancy worked for Canteen Services as a cafeteria manager for many...
Donald Lee Couch
Jul. 06, 2023
Donald L. Couch, 93, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, in his home with friends and family at his side. Don was born July 28, 1929, the first of three sons, to Oza Lee and Lorelda Couch. He graduated from St. Teresa High School in 1947 and went on to attend Millikin University. Don...
Leo Scott
Jul. 06, 2023
Leo Scott, 81, passed away on July 6, 2023, at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. Leo was born to Charlie and Lonnie (Cole) Scott on November 12, 1941, in America, IL. He married Lena Jean Smith on July 3, 1963, in Carbondale, IL and had three children. They spent 58 years of marriage...
Norma Lee Dora Marquis
Jul. 03, 2023
Norma Lee Dora Marquis, 89, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on July 3, 2023. She went to be with her beloved husband Dwight Pence Marquis on his birthday. Norma was born in Fayette County on March 12, 1934, the daughter of Rubin Ray and Blanche Louise (Gallup) Cole. She married Dwight Pence...
Thomas Bowman
Jul. 01, 2023
Thomas Bowman, of Decatur, passed away unexpectedly in a golf cart accident at his home on July 1, 2023. Tom was born December 1, 1945 in Paris, Illinois to Parke William and Theresa Lucille Retzer-Bowman (later Theresa (Wyatt) Adams). While growing up in Paris he enjoyed his work as a caddy at...
Rev. John E. Sohm
Jun. 30, 2023
Sulllivan - Father John E. Sohm 91, of Sullivan, entered eternal life at 7:09 am on June 30, 2023, at Aspen Creek, Sullivan. Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be held July 7, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at St. Columcille Catholic Church, Sullivan, IL. Father John Titus will be the celebrant. Father...
Ronald Thompson
Jun. 29, 2023
Ronald Thompson, 80, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Ron was born on June 3, 1943 in Decatur, IL to Vera and Clarence Thompson. He grew up and raised his family in Decatur after marrying his wife, Laurie Heffernan, on February 22, 1964. Ron was...