Obituaries

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Gerald Varner

August 28, 2023

Gerald Ivan Varner, 89, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Detroit, MI passed away on August 28, 2023 at Bridgecare Suites in Springfield, IL.  Gerald was born February 23, 1934 in Detroit, MI, son of Loy C, and Naomi Elizabeth (Garst) Varner. GeraldÂ...
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Steven Welker

September 15, 2023

Passed away September 15th, 2023 at his residence Resident of Effingham, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...
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Jenny Portwood

September 15, 2023

Passed away September 15th, 2023, at her residence. Resident of Decatur, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...

Ronald German

Ronald (Ron) K. German passed away peacefully in Decatur, Illinois on September 12, 2023 at 10:09 AM. He was born in Decatur on July 13, 1955 to Herschel and Shirley German. He graduated with a bachelors degree from Greenville College. He married De...

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Ronald James Mohn

August 31, 2023

On August 31, 2023, Ronald James Mohn, 74, tragically passed away from a motorcycle accident near Cisco, IL, his home, while doing one of the things he loved most – riding free. He was born August 30, 1949, to Arthur James Mohn and Lonell (Fulke...
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Ethel Sly

September 10, 2023

Ethel Mae Sly died Sunday morning September 10, 2023 from the effects of ALS. Ethel was born October 10, 1940 in Southern Illinois to Edgar and Florence Knop. After living her first 16 years in Steeleville, IL., the family moved to Decatur, IL and ...

Nancy Snider

September 8, 2023

Nancy Snider, 56, of Dana IL, went to heaven September 8th, 2023. Nancy was born on October 18, 1966, to Ronald Colebank, Sr. and Betty Moore. She was raised and graduated in Dwight, IL. She loved to crochet, craft, and read books. She was su...

Terry Niederer

Terry Don Niederer, 65, of DeWitt, IL passed away Sunday September 3, 2023. Terry was born March 20, 1958 soon of Don and DEelores (John) Niederer. Terrry enjoyed Duck Hunting, and working with his Black Labs. A celebration of Life service ...

Nancy Snider

September 8, 2023

Passed away September 8th, 2023 at OSF St. James Pontiac IL Resident of Dana, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...

Cheryl Blackwelder

September 9, 2023

Passed away September 9th, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital Resident of Champaign, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...

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Dana Moore

September 7, 2023

Dana Moore, 81 of Decatur, went home to his reward in heaven after a short but courageous battle with cancer on September 7th, 2023, at home with his beloved wife Rhonda Moore of 22 years. Dana was born on January 31st, 1942, at Macon County Hosp...

Monte Henson

September 5, 2023

Monte Henson of Mt. Zion, Illinois passed away on September 5, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, Illinois.  He was born on October 7th, 1941, in Decatur, Illinois to Robert Henson and Ella (Lowe) Henson.  He was first married to S...

Monte Henson

September 5, 2023

Passed away September 5th, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital Resident of Mt. Zion, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...
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Gerald Connor

September 3, 2023

Passed away September 3rd, 2023 at his residence Resident of Decatur, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...
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Rebecca Sue Sechrest

Rebecca Sue Sechrest, 62, of Dana, IL, passed away peacefully September 2nd, 2023, at 4:50AM at Goldwater Care Nursing Home in Pontiac, IL after a 2-year battle with cancer. She was born to Earl & Carrie Edgeton on April 25th, 1961, in Streato...

Patricia Beaulieu

Early the morning of August 24, 2023, Patricia Beaulieu, age 70, passed peacefully at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. In July, she had been diagnosed with stage 4 endometrial cancer that had spread to nearby lymph nodes and her lungs. Pat was bo...
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Debra L. Crocks

September 4, 2023

Debra L. Crocks, 69, of Virden, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born on June 4, 1954 to Herb and Shirley (Huson) Leach. She graduated from Girard High School in the class of 1972. ...

Gaspare Lanuto

September 1, 2023

Passed away September 1st, 2023 at The Loft of Decatur Resident of Decatur, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...

Stuart Park

September 1, 2023

Passed away September 1st, 2023 at Aperion Care-Springfield, IL Resident of Springfield, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...

Rebecca Sechrest

September 2, 2023

Passed away September 2nd, 2023 at Goldwater Rehab-Pontiac IL Resident of Dana, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...

Ronald Mohn

August 31, 2023

Passed away August 31st, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Resident of Cisco, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...

Verlean Brown

September 2, 2023

Passed away September 2nd, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Resident of Decatur, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...

George Leet

August 30, 2023

Passed away August 30th, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital-St. Louis MO Resident of Springfield, IL Arrangements made by Central Cremation Center-Forsyth, IL...

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Thomas Stout

August 30, 2023

Thomas Edward Stout, also known as Tom Stout, passed away on August 30, 2023, in Decatur, IL, at the age of 81. Born on January 12, 1942, in Jacksonville, IL, Tom was a hard worker, dedicated, and stubborn. He was a man who loved his family and fri...

Joyce M. Burcham

August 25, 2023

Joyce M Burcham, 77, of Boody, IL, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 to be in Heaven with her Lord. Joyce was born on December 19, 1945 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois to Paul Wischmann and Mildred R. (Stahl) Wischmann . Joyce was a pers...