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Catherine Lynne Richert
Mar. 12, 2026
Catherine Lynne Richert, 66, of Decatur, IL, passed away on March 12, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born in Decatur, IL, on October 21, 1959, to Floyd and Ethel Scranton. Cathy graduated from Macarthur High School and continued her education at Richland Community College. She...
John Allen Redman
Mar. 08, 2026
John A. Redman, 82, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Kathy Jean Edwards
Mar. 07, 2026
Kathy Jean Edwards, 73, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Pana, IL. Kathy was born in Decatur on December 2, 1952, to the late Guy “Bud” Edwards and Evelyn Bales Edwards. She worked as a housekeeper at Pana Health & Rehab Center for several years, later becoming...
Mildred Arlene Dillie
Mar. 07, 2026
Mildred Arlene Dillie passed away peacefully in her home in Forsyth, IL on March 7, 2026. Mildred was born at home on the farm in Todd County, Minnesota, on July 25, 1934 to Adolph and Edna (Carter) Juvrud. One of three children, she attended a one-room country school through eighth grade, and...
Sandra Dorsey-Marrone
Mar. 06, 2026
Sandra Dorsey-Marrone, 73, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Forsyth, Illinois. She was born on June 18, 1952, in Canton, Illinois, to Donald and Beverly (Spiva) Lehman, who preceded her in death. Sandy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and generosity touched...
Zanylia Erica Jean Maclin
Mar. 06, 2026
Zanylia Erica Jean Maclin, cherished daughter of Melvin Maclin and Ciara Jelks-Snow, visited this world for 28 minutes on Friday, March 6, 2026. Alongside her parents, she leaves behind: five siblings, Zurian Maclin, Zarriah Maclin, Zacorri Maclin, Zy'King Maclin, and Cashson Maclin; grandparent,...
Matthew S. McNealy
Mar. 02, 2026
Click here to livestream Pastor Matthew S. McNealy, 53, went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2026. He was proceeded in death by his parents Bob and Pauline, and his brother, Brian. He is survived by his wife Stephanie; children: Colleen (Devin), Ben (Darcie), Mattie, Shamus, Adeline, and...
Gloria Sue Parton
Mar. 01, 2026
Gloria Sue Parton (Dodd), 72, passed away peacefully in her home on March 1, 2026, at 4:17 p.m. Gloria was born on December 26, 1953, in Rockford, Illinois, to Norman Keith and Patricia Leona Dodd. She attended Warrensburg-Latham High School and was a member of the Class of 1972, but, through...
Sue Ann McCoy
Mar. 01, 2026
Sue Ann McCoy, 81, of Decatur, IL passed away at her daughter’s home in Peoria, IL, and went to her eternal home in heaven to be with her beloved husband on March 1st, 2026. Sue was born in Springfield, IL on October 22nd, 1944, the daughter of Genevieve McCall and was later adopted by her aunt,...
Shirley "Gayle" Bruckner
Feb. 27, 2026
Shirley “Gayle” Bruckner, 90, of Sullivan, Illinois, formerly of Decatur, passed away February 27, 2026, at Aspen Creek Assisted Living Center. Gayle was born in Abilene, Texas, on March 21, 1935, the daughter of Lewis and Gwendolyn (Hines) Crowder. She married Arthur Pierce Bruckner on February...
Curtis "CD" Daniel Popma
Feb. 26, 2026
Curtis “CD” Daniel Popma, 72, of Decatur, IL, went to be with Jesus at 11:57 A.M. on Thursday (02-26-2026). Curt was born on January 4, 1954, in Decatur, IL, the son of Robert Doyle Popma and Marian Joan (Marloth) Popma. He worked at A.E. Staley’s for 25 years and then worked at Decatur Housing...
Mary Carole Agney
Feb. 25, 2026
Mary “Carole” Dobson Agney, 86, of Decatur, IL, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 25, 2026. Carole was born on January 20, 1940, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Estol Edgar Dobson and Mary Loriene (Leathers) Dobson. A 1959 graduate of Eisenhower High School, Carole married James...