James Phillips, 59, passed away at Decatur Memorial Hospital on January 16, 2023. James was born on October 1, 1963, to Carl and Gaye Phillips. James is survived by his mother, Gaye Phillips; daughters, Brittany (Gabe Leon) Phillips and Rachael (Dan Luka) Phillips-Luka; sister, Carla Luka and...

Grace Juanita Tate, 83, of Mt. Zion, passed away January 16, 2023, at Heritage Health Center of Mt. Zion. Grace was born in Maroa, Illinois, on August 2, 1939, the daughter of John and Maxine (Cook) Larck. When she was young, she worked at Steak and Shake, where she met Donald Tate. They married...

Larry Allen Nave, 71, of Decatur, passed away January 16, 2023, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Larry was born in Decatur on June 24, 1951, the son of Carl and Mary Ruth (Auton) Nave. He married Rebecca Glover on June 9, 1973, in Decatur. Larry worked in sales for Crane Potato Chips. In his spare...

Richard A. Crail, 58, of Decatur, IL passed away January 16, 2023 at his residence. Richard was born April 20, 1964 in Decatur, IL, the son of Charles Robert and Judy (Rice) Crail. Richard will be forever remembered as a “comical nut”. He had much pride being “Uncle Rick” to his nieces and...

Wanda Lee Collins, 97, of Mequon WI, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. Wanda was born July 19, 1925, in Clinton, IL, a daughter of Harold Herbert and Rhea Asenath (Reed) Lynch. Wanda married Elmer Monroe Collins on September 14, 1947, in Decatur, IL, and he preceded her in death on April 14,...

Marsha Jo Patterson, 56, passed away on January 14, 2023, at The Loft in Decatur, IL. Marsha was born to Thomas and Lawana Carroll on May 21, 1956, in Decatur IL. Marsha was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. She loved spending time with her family. Her love of animals was very important...

Pamela Marie Dempsey, 65, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 13, 2023 at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Pam was born in Decatur on August 17, 1957, the daughter of Kenneth and Monica (Miles) Wells. She married Michael J. Dempsey on December 7, 1985 at St. James Church in Decatur. She worked for...

Trena Lee Briscoe (Kozak) left this Earth on January 13, 2023. She was born October 18, 1957 to Donald and Melba Kozak. She was born and raised in Decatur, Illinois, but lived most of her life in Flora, Illinois. Trena was a graduate of St. Teresa High School in 1975. She had many friends and was...

Sheryl Florence Mason, 72, passed away on January 13, 2023, in Pana, IL. Sheryl was born to Merle and Joann Pierce on September 5, 1950, in Decatur, IL. She married Leonard Allen Mason on June 8, 1973, in Decatur, IL. They almost had 50 years of marriage together. Sheryl loved animals and...

Marsha Ann Compton, 69, of Decatur, IL passed away January 13, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Marsha was born October 29, 1953 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Glen Merlin Burrows and Cora Alice (Lane) Addison. Glen later married his second wife, Nancy Katzenmaier and she survives. Alice later...

Diana Darlene Smith of Decatur, IL passed away at 5:12 am Friday January 13, 2023 in her home surrounded by the love of her four daughters. Private services will be held at Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Diane will be laid to rest in Graceland Cemetery in Decatur, IL. Diane was...

Harold Hickenbottom, 81, passed away in his home on January 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. Harold was born on November 15, 1941, in Decatur Il to Ray and Myrtle Hickenbottom. Harold was an avid hunter. He never missed a deer season. He liked to spend his time on his numerous interests...