Obituaries

Barbara Lopez

November 19, 2024

Passed away November 19, 2024, at residence Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Charles Long

November 16, 2024

Passed away November 16, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
5 Messages

Kayla Wiggs

November 13, 2024

Kayla lost her fight to cancer after her long battle. She was the most loving, strong woman I have ever know. She kept working until the end although she was in tremendous pain. She passed after coming home from New Orleans so she could be with f...
4 Messages

Ronald Jackson Sr.

November 6, 2024

May 10, 1948-November 6, 2024 Ronald Jackson Sr. went home to Jesus from Springfield Memorial Medical Center of a massive stroke on November 6, 2024. Ron was preceded in death by his parents John and Nellie Jackson, Two brothers Everett L and W...
1 Message

Joseph Rainwater

November 17, 2024

Passed away November 17, 2024, at his residence Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Darwin Wendel

November 16, 2024

Passed away November 16, 2024, at Imboden Creek Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
1 Message

Delores Easter

November 16, 2024

Passed away November 16, 2024, at her residence Resident of Mattoon Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Dwight Swafford

November 7, 2024

Dwight Edward Swafford, 74 of Decatur, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024. Born on August 21, 1950 in Logan, West Virginia. Dwight lived a life rich with love, service, and dedication to his family and community. Dwight earned his...
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Anita Sue "Suzy" White

November 10, 2024

Anita Sue “Suzy” White, 74, of Decatur, Ill., gained her angel wings on Sunday, November 10, 2024, with loved ones surrounding her. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Maranatha Church in Decatur, Ill....

Franklin Taylor

November 14, 2024

Franklin Dean Taylor walked into the arms of Jesus on November 14, 2024. He was born to Earl Ray Taylor and Donna Sharp in Lincoln, Illinois, on March 31, 1957. Frank married the love of his life, Ruth, on March 30, 1975. He is survived by his wif...

David Baer

November 12, 2024

Passed away November 12, 2024, at his residence Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
2 Messages

Gary Dye

November 10, 2024

Gary “Garbear” Lynn Dye, 78, of Stonington, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 10th, 2024. He was born in Taylorville, IL, on November 3rd, 1946, the son of Othal and Eythel Dye. He married Cynthia Kapper on March 14th, 1981, she...
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Nolan Paul Mason

Nolan Paul Mason Jr. was born on July 31st, 1966 in Decatur IL and was preceded in death by his parents Nolan Mason Sr (Virginia Ann (McVay) Mason). He retired from the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources in February of 2024 after 33 ye...
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Tony L. Osborn

November 11, 2024

Passed away November 11, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Kevin Taylor

October 4, 2024

Kevin Taylor, 70, died Friday, October 4, 2024, surrounded by his friends and family, holding hands with his loving wife and daughter. Kevin was born December 16, 1953, in Decatur, IL, to Cliff and Betty (Hawkins) Taylor. He graduated from Eis...

David Hayden

November 6, 2024

Passed away November 6, 2024, at his residence Resident of Effingham Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Carol Dutz

November 7, 2024

Passed away November 7, 2024, at her residence Resident of Lincoln Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Jane Squeglia

November 5, 2024

Passed away November 5, 2024, at her residence Resident of Farmer City Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Christopher Dreger

November 1, 2024

Passed away November 1, 2024, at University of Chicago Medical Center Resident of Champaign Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

James Burton

November 1, 2024

Passed away November 1, 2024, at his residence Resident of Rosamond Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Elizabeth Roseman "Betty" Ann

October 30, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Roseman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024. Born on February 17, 1944, to Walter and Eleanor Bradshaw in Nor...
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Marilyn L. Marsh

November 1, 2024

Marilyn Marsh, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Springfield, Illinois with her husband by her side. Everyone who knew her would agree that she was the kindest and most caring woman they've ever known. Her family was the most important pa...

Helen Keppler

October 29, 2024

Passed away October 29, 2024, at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan Resident of Sullivan Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Edward Martin

October 31, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward Taylor Martin, who left us on October 31, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on November 18, 1946, Ed lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and unwavering love for his family and friends. Known f...
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Steven Eagler

October 16, 2024

Steven Craig Eagler, 70, of Maroa, was guided Home to eternal glory on Oct. 16, 2024. Born in Decatur, Ill., on Sept. 6, 1954, to Harold and Leah Ann (Haman) Eagler, Steve grew up in Maroa, Ill., and proudly spent much of his life in his hometown,...