Obituaries

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Judith Doyle

January 14, 2026

Judy Doyle (Nale) passed away peacefully on January 14th at 3:15 p.m., with her beloved daughter, Jerrica, by her side as the song “You Are My Sunshine” played—a fitting farewell for a woman who brought so much light into the lives of others. ...

Jackie Grindle

January 13, 2026

Passed away January 13, 2026, at Taylorville Skilled Nursing & Rehab Resident of Taylorville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Dave Bliss

January 8, 2026

Passed away January 8, 2026, at Pana Healthcare Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Tony Scott Brannon

January 6, 2026

Tony Scott Brannon, 59 of Clinton IL, passed away on January 6th at his home surrounded by family. He was born Oct 17, 1966, in Vandalia, IL son of Jim Brannon and Sharon Lampe (Roy). He was a 1984 graduate of Clinton High School and proudly served i...

John Dautel

January 2, 2026

Passed away January 2, 2026, at his residence Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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Bruce Oakleaf

December 31, 2025

Passed away December 31, 2025, at his residence Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center ...
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Cheryl McInerney

December 29, 2025

Cheryl Ann McInerney, 79, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025. Cheryl was born on October 9, 1946, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy Guy. She was united in marriage to John McInerney, w...

John Foster

December 29, 2025

Passed away December 29, 2025, at his residence Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Stephan Mesner

December 27, 2025

Passed away December 27, 2025, at St. Clara's Rehab & Senior Care in Lincoln Resident of Lincoln Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center ...

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Peter Edwin Leu

December 26, 2025

Peter Edwin Leu 81, of Springfield, won his battle over cancer Friday 26th December in Memorial Hospital. Pete was born on May 30,1944 the only son of Yvonne and Set Wale Leu. Pete owned Leu Stables, retired from CWLP and was an army veteran of th...

Ernest Marks

December 26, 2025

Passed away December 26, 2025, at his residence Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Rebecca Creek

December 26, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Creek 6-16-1954 to 12-26-2025 Becky passed away peacefully on December 26th at the age of 71, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, stories, and smiles. Born on June 16th 1954 in Decatur, IL to Jack and Thuva Walker she was kno...

James Lockhart

December 24, 2025

Passed away December 24, 2025, at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

David Painter

December 22, 2025

David Gene Painter, 62, of Decatur, IL., was received into the arms of Jesus on December 22, 2025, at The Loft of Rock Springs in Decatur, IL. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, January 17, from 2-5pm at New Beginnings Church of God at 2606 Nor...

Tammy Reeves

December 22, 2025

Passed away December 22, 2025, at her residence Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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Charles Wiggle

December 21, 2025

Charles Keith Wiggle, born July 28, 1963, to Charles and Donna Wiggle, passed away on December 21, 2025. He married, Joy Lynn Bradshaw, on June 9, 1984, and together they had three sons: Nathan, Nicholas, and Noah (Cassie). He was a proud grandfather...

Danny Gilmore

December 17, 2025

Passed away December 17, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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James Wills

December 16, 2025

James H. Wills, known to family and friends as Jim, age 88, passed away on December 16, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, Illinois. Jim was born December 14, 1937, in Chatsworth, Illinois, to Orville and Elizabeth Wills, who pre...

Swyomicia Kallaway

December 15, 2025

Swyomicia Kallaway, formerly known as Clemie Powell, 59, of Decatur, Illinois, was called to be with the Lord on December 15, 2025, in her daughter’s home. Swyomicia was born October 22, 1966, surrounded with love by her parents Johnnie and Debo...

Phyllis Bethel

December 15, 2025

Passed away December 15, 2025, at her residence Resident of Carlinville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Michael Kapusta

December 13, 2025

Michael "Mike" Joseph Jude Kapusta, 55, was called to rest on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born April 16, 1970. He is survived by his mother Annabelle "Anne" Kapusta (Lee), along with many other beloved family members. He was preceded...

Sandra Combs

December 12, 2025

Passed away December 12, 2025, at her residence Resident of Murrayville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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William D. (Bill) Barnes

December 12, 2025

William D. (Bill) Barnes, 96 of Decatur, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, in his home surrounded by his children. Bill was born in Harristown, Illinois on February 12, 1929, the second oldest child of 14, and the oldest son, to John and Margare...

Delbert Stout Sr.

December 11, 2025

Passed away December 11, 2025, at Farmington Village Nursing Home Resident of Farmington Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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Dawn Elaine Forbes (Templeton)

December 8, 2025

Dawn Elaine Forbes (Templeton), 61 of Harristown, IL passed away Monday December 8th 2025 in Mt. Zion from her battle of Dementia and Alzheimer's. Dawn was born December 19th, 1963 in Belvidere, IL to Alice and  John "Jack" Templeton. Dawn then m...