Obituaries


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Aaron Paul Griffith

February 1, 2026

Aaron Paul Griffith, 72, of Mt. Zion, IL, passed away at his home February 1, 2026, surrounded by his wife, son, and daughter. Aaron was the son of Paul and Frieda "Marcella" Bliss (Griffith). They preceded him in death. He was born February 27, 1954...

Regina Mahoney-Lock

January 27, 2026

3/13/1962 - 1/27/2026 Friends and family, I've loved knowing you all which makes it hard to say goodbye. Especially to my husband, children, and grandchildren. Thank you for being my friend, for all your help, love, and support. It has truly be...

Thomas Alan "Tom" Georgeson

January 24, 2026

Thomas Alan "Tom" Georgeson, 75, passed away on January 24, 2026, in Decatur, Illinois. Born on April 5, 1950, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Tom lived a life marked by entrepreneurial spirit, deep family devotion, and a love for the outdoors. Throughout ...

Don Anderson

February 4, 2026

Passed away February 4, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Resident of Mattoon Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

John Crenshaw

February 3, 2026

Passed away February 3, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

James Mullins

February 2, 2026

Passed away February 2, 2026, at Newman Rehab Resident of Maroa Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Timothy Bracco

February 2, 2026

Passed away February 2, 2026, at The Arc of Sangamon Valley Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Krisha Larrew

February 1, 2026

Passed away February 1, 2026, at her residence Resident of Lincoln Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Lou Hunt

February 1, 2026

Passed away February 1, 2026, at Hilltop Skilled Nursing in Charleston Resident of Percy Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Jerry Ren

January 30, 2026

Passed away January 30, 2026, at his residence Resident of Frederick Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Kathy Figite

January 29, 2026

Passed away January 29, 2026, at Arcadia Care Resident of Jacksonville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Edward Stocker

January 29, 2026

Passed away January 29, 2026, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Guy Pettet

January 26, 2026

Passed away January 26, 2026, at his residence Resident of Bloomington Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Jacquelyn (Jac) Carol Hickman

January 30, 2026

Jacquelyn (Jac) Carol Hickman passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Charleston, Illinois. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Jac lived a life filled with adventure, laughter, and love. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Hickma...
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Brian Glenn Tyler

January 26, 2026

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Wendy Ransford-Stout

January 31, 2026

Wendy Ransford-Stout (73) of Assumption Il passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Taylorville. Wendy was born on January 17,1953, in Decatur. She graduated as a Comet from Assumption High School in 1973. She loved gardening, cooking, baking, ...

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Morris Sutter

January 25, 2026

Morris E. Sutter, 74 of Shumway, IL passed away January 25th, 2026, at his home. Morris was born November 24th, 1951, in Effingham IL and was the son of Henry “Ed” Sutter and Barbara (Haslett) Sutter. There will be no services or celebration of l...
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Ethel Jesse

January 24, 2026

Ethel Lucille Jesse, 88, of Girard and Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. She was born April 9, 1937, to William Garrison and Nellie (Karrick) Garrison in rural Carlinville, Illinois. She married Edward M Jesse on April 20, 19...

Dale Lynn Pettyjohn

January 22, 2026

Dale passed away January 22, 2026, at 11:35pm. Preceding Dale in death parents Ada Pettyjohn and Ira Pettyjohn, siblings Edward Pettyjohn, Larry Pettyjohn, Nancy Dickson-Gentry and Charles Pettyjohn and brother-in-law Joel Gentry. Dale leaves b...

Rebecca Rich

January 26, 2026

Passed away January 26, 2026, at Twin Lakes Nursing Home Resident of Paris Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Lynn Wenzel

January 26, 2026

Passed away January 26, 2026, at Kirby Medical Center Resident of Monticello Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Charles Range

January 23, 2026

Passed away January 23, 2026, at his residence Resident of Farmersville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Alice Page

January 23, 2026

Passed away January 23, 2026, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Jonathan Kellems

January 22, 2026

Passed away January 22, 2026, at his residence Resident of Effingham Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Diane Habing

January 24, 2026

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Diane Habing, 60, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 6:26 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at HSHS St. John's Hospital. Jackie was born on June 2, 1965, in Decatur, Il.  The daughter of Elda Darlaeen McIntyre and Robert Dean M...