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...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...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 ...February 4, 2026
Passed away February 4, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Resident of Mattoon Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...February 3, 2026
Passed away February 3, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...February 2, 2026
Passed away February 2, 2026, at Newman Rehab Resident of Maroa Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...February 2, 2026
Passed away February 2, 2026, at The Arc of Sangamon Valley Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...February 1, 2026
Passed away February 1, 2026, at her residence Resident of Lincoln Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...February 1, 2026
Passed away February 1, 2026, at Hilltop Skilled Nursing in Charleston Resident of Percy Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...January 30, 2026
Passed away January 30, 2026, at his residence Resident of Frederick Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...January 29, 2026
Passed away January 29, 2026, at Arcadia Care Resident of Jacksonville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...January 29, 2026
Passed away January 29, 2026, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...January 26, 2026
Passed away January 26, 2026, at his residence Resident of Bloomington Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...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...January 26, 2026
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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, ...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...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...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...January 26, 2026
Passed away January 26, 2026, at Twin Lakes Nursing Home Resident of Paris Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...January 26, 2026
Passed away January 26, 2026, at Kirby Medical Center Resident of Monticello Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...January 23, 2026
Passed away January 23, 2026, at his residence Resident of Farmersville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...January 23, 2026
Passed away January 23, 2026, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...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...








