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James W. Urquhart
Jul. 25, 2026
James W. Urquhart, 83, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Springfield, IL. Born on June 8, 1943, in Decatur, IL, the son of David and Helen (McCracken) Urquhart. James worked as an engineering manager at Caterpillar, where he served for 35 years. James married his beloved wife, Judy...
Larry Kim Shaw
Jul. 24, 2026
Larry Kim Shaw, 79, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are in care of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Audrey Nadine Wimmer
Jul. 23, 2026
Audrey Nadine Tillman Wimmer, age 84, passed away on July 23, 2026, in Decatur, Illinois. Nadine was born in Bayou La Batre, AL on June 5, 1942, to O. Alma Tillman and Leona Davis Powe Tillman. She graduated from Alba High School and Graceland University in Lamone, IA. After graduation, she took...
Helen K. Morrison
Jul. 20, 2026
DECATUR – Helen K. Morrison, of Decatur, IL transitioned from her earthly to heavenly eternal life as she was called home by God on Monday, July 20, 2026. Through her earthly journey of 91 years, Helen touched many lives with her loving heart, humble disposition, humor, and spirit. Two of the...
Iy'Air Amir Harris
Jul. 15, 2026
Iy'Air Amir Harris, beloved son of August Baker, was born in Decatur, IL, on April 8, 2026. He passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 0, Iy’Air was a fighter from the beginning. He always let people know when he...
Jocelyn (Joy) Link Greive
Jul. 15, 2026
Jocelyn (Joy) Link Greive, 96, of Decatur, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Eastern Star Home, Macon IL. Joy was born October 23, 1929, in Columbus, OH to parents Raymond Sr. and Anna Link. She married Jerome (Jerry) Greive on August 23, 1952, in Greendale, IN. She received her...
Clyde Logan Luthey Jr
Jul. 13, 2026
Clyde Logan Luthey Jr, 81, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Sullivan, IL. He was born in Decatur on August 15, 1944, to the late Mary Wesselhoff Luthey and Clyde Luthey Sr. Cylde was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and a veteran of the United States Navy Reserve. He made his...
Mary Alice Allen
Jul. 11, 2026
Mary Alice Allen, 83, passed away in her home, peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1942, the daughter of Rex O. and Lois H. (McFarland) Cochran. On October 15, 1977, Mary married Dr. James C. Allen. She enjoyed travelling with Jim to many...
Pauline Masters
Jul. 10, 2026
Pauline Masters, 99, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Mt. Zion, IL. Pauline was born on June 19, 1927, in Dresden, TN. Pauline was an incredible and loving mother. She loved to cook, dance, sew, and admire her flowers. Pauline is survived by her son, Gary Warnick and wife Diana; 4...
Stephen Brilley
Jul. 09, 2026
Stephen P. Brilley, 71, passed away on July 9, 2026, in Sullivan, IL. Arrangements are in the care of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Christopher Wiley
Jul. 06, 2026
Christopher (Chris) Michael Wiley, 63, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away July 6, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Chris was born in Decatur on October 24, 1962, the son of Robert Dean Wiley, Sr. and Mary Anna (Wiley) Smith. He graduated from East Park Baptist Academy in May...
James William Lester
Jul. 05, 2026
James William Lester With sad hearts, we announce the passing of Jim Lester. Jim was born on December 22, 1942, in Tuscola, Illinois and passed on July 5, 2026 in Decatur, Illinois. Jim graduated from Eisenhower High School, Decatur. Experience and job opportunities took Jim to Chicago where he...