Decatur – Barbara Ann Meyerholz, 71, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. Barbara was born on June 2, 1954, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Henry and Betty (Logan) Meyerholz. A member of Maranatha Assembly of God Church, Barbara worked as a daycare provider at Kinder Care for many...

Richard “Dick” McDonald, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on January 28, 1950, in Bloomington, IL, the son of Robert Paul McDonald and Donna Davis McDonald. He had lived in Decatur since the age of five, where he attended...

Sandra C. (Brilley) Jennings was born on April 20, 1941. On July 1, 2025, Sandy’s life ended peacefully here with us.   Sandy, a devoted Catholic, graduated from St. Teresa High School in 1959 and remained a proud Bulldog alumna throughout her life.   She married Ron Jennings on September 14,...

John Vernon Isome, 83, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Hillsboro, IL. He was born on April 28, 1942, in Decatur, IL, to the late Clarence Earl Isome and Virginia Fisher Isome. John graduated from Eisenhower High School class of 1960 before enlisting to serve his country in...

Charles Wayne "Chuck" Oswald, age 85, of Decatur, IL passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at his home. Chuck was born on June 14, 1940, in Elkhart, KS to Raymond C. and Mabel Irene (Sloan) Oswald.  He was raised on a farm 7 1/2 miles south of Elkhart during the Filthy Fifties when farming was a...

Shelbyville – James Lee Jackson, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025. James was born on May 2, 1935, in Macon, IL, the son of Glenn and Laura (Bradford) Jackson. He worked as a machinist at Mueller Co. and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of God in Assumption. James married...

Napoleon “Nay” Johnson, 90, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away June 26, 2025, at the Loft Rehab of Decatur.  Nay was born in Frisco, Missouri, on April 4, 1935, the son of Johnnie and Ora Lee Johnson. He worked for many years at Wagner Castings in Decatur. He was a hard worker who spent his free...

Joan Antoinette “Toni” Galka, 77, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away June 23, 2025, surrounded by her family.  Toni was born in Decatur on January 25, 1948, the daughter of Donald and Barbara (Keyes) Galka. She worked as a supply director for Bachrach’s. She was a faithful member of Ss. James and...

Nancy Kay (Howard) Hollgarth affectionately known as "Fancy Nancy", 84 of Macon took her final flight on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Nancy was born on February 19, 1941, in Decatur 11, the daughter of Ralph F. Howard and Della G. (O'Laughlin) Howard. Nancy married Jackie...

Charles "Chuck" Clark, 63, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Decatur. Arrangements are in care of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Moweaqua – With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life so lived, we share the passing of our beloved mom, granny, and friend. Carol Amelia (Peterson) Athey, who left us peacefully at home on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 86. She was the heart of our family, the one we all gathered...

Decatur – Emma Jean Voice, 93, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Emma was born on November 30, 1931, in Tamaroa, IL, the daughter of Loren and Lucille (Marlow) VanHoorbecke. A homemaker and member of Central Christian Church, Emma was a Gold Master Bridge Player. She married Ed...