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Diane Thomas
Feb. 28, 2023
Diane Thomas of Decatur, IL passed away on February 28, 2023 Diane was born in Kansas City, Kansas on September 28, 1949 to Kenneth Greenwell and Josephine Verdusco. She was a hairdresser for many years working in salons, out of her home, or taking her services to people who couldn’t leave their...
James Thurman Johnson
Feb. 28, 2023
James Thurman Johnson, 67, of Decatur, passed away February 28, 2023, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. James was born in Decatur on September 13, 1955, the son of Willie and Emma (Simpson) Johnson. He worked as a carpenter. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, playing video games, and hanging out...
John Reynolds
Feb. 27, 2023
Monday, February 27, 2023 John A. Reynolds of Decatur passed away in his sleep at the age of 84. He was born on June 1, 1938. He is the son of Donald Reynolds and Edna (Childress) Reynolds of Decatur. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers. Surviving is his wife...
Carol Elaine Manwaring
Feb. 26, 2023
Carol Elaine Manwaring, a longtime resident of Bulpitt, IL. lost her battle with cancer and went to be with our Heavenly Father on February 26, 2023, at the age of 77. Carol passed away in the Bement, IL nursing care facility. Carol was born on the 26th of November 1946, in Christian County, IL,...
Malvia Grace Sherwood
Feb. 26, 2023
Malvia Grace Sherwood, 95, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away February 26, 2023, at Carriage Crossing Senior Center. Malvia was born in Alton, Illinois, on November 13, 1927, the daughter of Hollis and Gladys (Fox) Franklin. After graduating from high school, she worked as a dental assistant for...
Thomas M Depcik Sr
Feb. 25, 2023
Thomas M Depcik Sr, 62, of Decatur, IL passed away February 25, 2023 at his residence. Thomas was born March 25, 1960 in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph and Lorraine Depcik. Thomas had worked for many years as a railway maintenance worker for Belt Railroad in Chicago. Surviving are his son, Thomas...
James "Mike" Michael Gentry
Feb. 25, 2023
James “Mike” Michael Gentry, 75, passed away on February 25, 2023, in Springfield, IL. Mike was born to Curtis and Betty Gentry on January 22, 1948, in Decatur, IL. Mike married his wife, Judy Ann Sutherland, on May 26, 1972, in Decatur, IL. He was a Navy Vet. He was a lifelong member of the...
Nicole "Nicci" Dionne Barclay
Feb. 24, 2023
Nicole Dionne Barclay, 40, passed away on February 24, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Nicci was born to Jenny Thompson and Jeffery Barclay on September 21, 1982, in Decatur, IL. Nicole loved helping people. She loved her family and loved God. She enjoyed dancing, including county line dancing. She liked...
Deborah Kay Street
Feb. 22, 2023
Deborah Kay Street (Johnson-Wilson) 64 years young, beloved Mother and Nana gained her wings on February 22, 2023, in Traverse City, Michigan with her daughters at her side. She has been reunited with her Dad, Mom and in-laws (Harry and Mary) in heaven. Debbie was born on May 24, 1958, in Spruce...
Harley Hicks
Feb. 22, 2023
Forsyth – Harley Hicks, 85, of Forsyth, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Arrangements are pending at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Kaleb Hall Leevey
Feb. 21, 2023
Kaleb Hall Leevey, 22 of Mattoon, Illinois left this earth unexpectedly on February 21, 2023. He was 22 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his death. Kaleb was born on February 13, 2001. Kaleb is survived and missed by his loving parents Kenneth W. Leevey Jr. and Lori A....
Desiree Galloway
Feb. 16, 2023
Desiree Galloway ,42, passed away on February 16, 2023 in Urbana, IL. services are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, IL.