George Carrol Hays, 80, of Decatur, IL passed away December 6, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. George was born September 12, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the son of James Hays and Lucile Sperl. He had a love of motorcycles and his cat "Baby". George is survived by his (son) Jarod Hays,...

Ryan Eugene Nave, 32, of Decatur, passed away December 6, 2022 at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. Ryan was born in Decatur on September 20, 1990, the son of Larry and Rebecca (Glover) Nave. He was a graduate of Niantic Harristown/Sangamon Valley High School. He worked as an...

Francis ”Frankie” Earl Chaney, 64, passed away on December 1, 2022 in Effingham, IL. Frankie was born to Francis Sr and Beverly Chaney on July 8, 1958 in Decatur, IL. Frankie was always a calm happy go lucky man. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and monster trucks. He loved being with his family and...

Decatur – Lucille K. “Lucy” Barthelemy, 98, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur, IL. Lucille was born October 23, 1924, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of John and Charlotte (Crispin) Kite. Lucille graduated from Brown’s Business College and...

Decatur – Donald L. “Donny” Thornton, 69, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Donny was born April 7, 1953, in Decatur, IL, the son of Robert and Martha (Duncan) Thornton. A 1973 graduate of Eisenhower High School, Donny worked at...

Joan Jean Hedgcock, 86, of Decatur, IL passed away November 29, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Joan was born January 11, 1936, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Virgil and Opal (Tipps) Dearduff. She married Robert Hedgcock, April 18, 1993, in Clinton, IL. Joan had earned her...

Decatur - Janis M. Smith, 93, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Fair Havens Senior Living, Decatur. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Graceland Cemetery. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gerald Wayne Gearhart, 66, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Crystal River, FL, passed away November 29, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Gerald was born April 25, 1956 in Baltimore, MD. He married Janice Senkiw on January 12, 1991 in Crystal River, FL. Gerald was a Master Electrician for many years...

Greg Alan Centers, 33, of Decatur, IL passed away with his family by his side, November 29, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Greg was born September 21, 1989, in Decatur, IL, the son of Gregory Allen and Billie Jo (Belt) Centers. Greg will be remembered as an avid hunter, chef,...

Kyle Dale Hendrickson, 30, of Lovington, passed away November 29, 2022 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Kyle was born in Decatur on January 23, 1992, the son of James R. and Julie (Johnson) Hendrickson Jr. He worked as a painter for Caterpillar. He was also an artist who...

Shakita S. Bond, 31, of Decatur, IL passed away November 27, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Shakita was born January 15, 1991 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Yvonne (Hill) Bond. Shakita was a member of Abundant Life Church. She will be remembered as one who enjoyed dressing up,...

Dolores “Polly” Theresa Hensley (Pals) November 3, 1928 to November 24, 2022 On Thursday, November 24, 2022, Dolores “Polly” Theresa Hensley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 94 years with her family by her side. Polly was born on November 3, 1928,...