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...

Services are pending with Graceland/Fairlawn FH and Cemeteries.

Erica J Caldwell, 49, of Decatur, IL, passed away January 11, 2023 at her residence. Erica was born July 23, 1973, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Stafford) Caldwell Sr. Erica was working toward a career as a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor. Erica will be remembered as a a...

Bud Lee Henington, 84, passed away on January 9, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Bud was born to Elmer and Erma Henington on June 11, 1938, in Proctorville, OH. He married Judy Rose Williams on November 22, 1986, in Decatur, IL. Bud loved music. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing and was in a band...

Deborah Gail Lake, 71, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Condolences may be sent to Deborah's family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com

Troy Lee Harden, 55, of Warrensburg, IL. passed away January 7, 2023, surrounded by his family. Troy was born January 7, 1968 to Michael and Cheryl Harden. Troy could always be found building or fixing something. A true jack of all trades. He enjoyed old cars, four wheelers or anything with an...

Charles Alden Wilson, 78, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 6, 2023 in his home. Charles was born in Champaign, Illinois on April 24, 1944, the son of Olis and Esther (Harris) Wilson. He worked at Carter’s Furniture in sales and management for 34 years. After Carter’s closed, he earned...

Marilynn Kay Cooper, 72, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 6, 2023, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Marilynn was born in Decatur on October 30, 1950, the daughter of Willis and Burnis (Fogerson) Strocher. Until retirement, she worked at Akorn Pharmaceutical. She spent her free time enjoying...

Decatur – Michael F. Gremo, 77, of Decatur, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Michael was born December 10, 1945, in Chicago, IL, a son of Frank and Pauline (Siroky) Gremo. A member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish and volunteer at St. Mary’s Hospital,...

On January 5, 2023, our precious Momma, Ruth Kirby was given her heavenly wings. Born to Clarence Arthur Schollenbruch and Lena (Friend) in Decatur Il, February 16, 1942. We will miss every smile, hug, kiss, laugh and soft-spoken word. She especially enjoyed dancing to Daddy’s band, any family...

Luella Maxine Carson, 94, formerly of Monticello and Decatur, passed away January 4, 2023 at Champaign-Urbana Nursing Home and Rehab center in Savoy. Lou was born March 27, 1928, the daughter of Raleigh and Nondas (Livingood) Chapman. She married Raymond Verrel Carson on June 13, 1954 in Decatur....

Decatur – Sharon Kaye Sims took her first steps into heaven in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was 78 years old and loved far more than she ever imagined. She was born on October 7, 1944, to Delbert and Kathryn Snyder one of 12 children. She married the love of her...