Desiree Galloway ,42, passed away on February 16, 2023 in Urbana, IL. services are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, IL.

Patricia Ann Crafton, 76, of Decatur, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023. Pat was born May 8, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Frederick Quentin and Mary Elizabeth Heffernan. Pat grew up the oldest with five siblings in a loving Irish Catholic home in central Ohio. She...

Ralph Maddox Carter, Jr., of Decatur, Illinois, passed away February 15, 2023 in his home. Ralph was born in Decatur on August 20, 1941, the son of Ralph Maddox Carter, Sr., and Letha (Plummer) Carter. He served proudly in the United States Army. Upon his return, he began working as a machinist,...

Nelda Pauline Sims Auvil born in Herrick, Il July 1929 to Rev George F. and Lavada Ann (Goff) Sims peacefully passed away Tuesday Feb 14th surrounded by her children at Bement Healthcare Facility Bement, Il. Nelda was a homemaker, she married the love of her life John R. Auvil Oct. 12, 1946. She...

Gail Ann (Alsup, Dove) Havener, 67 of Paris was blessed with peace and comfort until she was called to her heavenly home by the Lord at 4:10pm on Monday February 13, 2023, at Marshall Rehab and Nursing in Marshall, IL. Visitation will be at Graceland Fairlawn in Decatur, Illinois on Saturday...

Derald G. Logan, 84, of Decatur, IL passed away February 9, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Derald was born July 30, 1938, in Decatur, IL, the son of John R. and Gladys Mae (Long) Logan. He married Doris (Duncan) O’Bryan in 1976. Derald had worked as a welder for the railroad. Following his...

Debra Sue “Debbie” Peters, 65, passed away on February 9, 2023 in Decatur, IL after her hard-fought battle with cancer. Debbie was born to Evelyn and Leonard Lutterbach on October 21, 1957, in Decatur, IL. Debbie was a member of Local 65 Plumbers and Pipefitters before she started work at the...

Paul Bayless, 83, passed away at Eastland Retirement Community in Auburn Il on February 8, 2023. Paul was born on October 6, 1939, to Harry and Clara Bayless in Benton Il. Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a lover of nature and enjoyed his backyard where...

Darrk Anthony Kelm, 65, passed away on February 7, 2023 in Dalton City, IL. Darrk was born to Patty and Bobby Kelm on August 14, 1957, in Decatur, IL. He worked for the railroad for thirty years. He got to travel many areas east of the Mississippi River. During that time, he developed a love for...

Thomas Arthur Coffman, 85, of Taylorville, IL, passed away at 12:35PM on Tuesday (02-07-2023) in his residence. Tom was born on April 26, 1937 in Decatur, IL, the son of Herschel Arthur Coffman and Dorothy Mae (McAnelly) Coffman. He married Julia Ann Coventry on October 4, 2011 in Decatur,...

Joseph Martin Chalmers went to be with his heavenly Father on February 6, 2023. Joe was born to Joseph William and Agnes C (McGill) Chalmers December 9, 1953. He was a proud 1971 graduate of St. Theresa High School. He went on to work for the family business, Chalmers Fire Equipment Co, for many...

Billy Dean Bradshaw, 82, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 12:01PM on Saturday, (02-04-23) at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Billy was born on June 25, 1940, in Decatur, IL, the son of Lester Harold Bradshaw and Gertrude Louise (Davis) Bradshaw. Bill attended and graduated Lakeview High...