Obituaries

Richard Thatcher

May 5, 2024

Passed away May 5, 2024, at Goldwater Care in Gibson City Resident of Mahomet Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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Delores Rotz

Delores (Dee) Jane Rotz (née Zienkosky), 88, of Decatur, IL, passed away on May 2, 2024, at The Loft of Decatur. She was in the care of Hospice and died peacefully in her sleep. Delores was born on October 19, 1935, in Niantic, Ill , t...

Beverly Brewer

May 5, 2024

Passed away May 5, 2024, at her residence Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Iris Staples

May 4, 2024

Passed away May 4, 2024, at her residence Resident of Taylorville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Mary Groth

May 3, 2024

Passed away May 3, 2024, at her residence Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center ...
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Thomas Baker

April 18, 2024

Thomas Benjamin Baker was born at home in Oakley Township on November 18, 1939 to the parents of Jesse Dewey Baker and Lucille Warmoth. He was the last surviving son of fourteen children. His father, mother, two sisters, and six brothers proceede...

Beverly Gean Michelle Brewer

May 5, 2024

With hearts heavy with loss yet comforted by faith, we announce the passing of Beverly Gean Michelle Brewer (née Martinez), who was called to her eternal rest on the 5th of May, 2024. Born as the leaves were gently falling on November 23, 1970, ...

Kelly Ann Borders

April 28, 2024

Kelly A. Borders, 46 of Decatur, IL passed away at home April 28, 2024. No services will be held - instead please do a random act of kindness to honor Kelly. If you would like to donate please support Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County....

Audrey Ryburn

April 28, 2024

Passed away April 28, 2024, at her residence Resident of Farmer City Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Christopher Schoos

April 28, 2024

Passed away April 28, 2024, at his residence Resident of Bloomington Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Thomas Twardzik

April 20, 2024

Thomas A. Twardzik, age 65, of Pontiac, IL, passed away on April 20, 2024. He is survived by his children Erica, Dawn, and Tom Jr, and 9 grandchildren: Austin, Abree, Wade, Caroline, Lottie, Vayda, Kaari, Carter, and Mackenzie. Also left to cheri...
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Doris Tibbs

April 16, 2024

Doris Eileen Tibbs was born on February 18, 1963, in Alton Illinois to Bertha and Arthur Gieker. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Doris was the glue that held our family together, the heart of our family and home and her selflessness kne...

Thomas Westenhaver

April 22, 2024

Passed away April 22, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana Resident of Champaign Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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Mark James Reynolds

April 21, 2024

Mark James Reynolds 75, of Decatur, Illinois, passed on from this life at 11:45 a.m., Sunday, April 21, 2024. A private service will be held for the immediate family. Memorials may be made in Mark's memory to the Humane Society of Decatur, IL....
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Leon Jay Woods

April 19, 2024

Leon Jay Woods passed peacefully in his sleep on 4/19/2024, which was also his father-in-law’s birthday. Leon was born in Alton, IL to Donny and Barbara Woods on 4/1/1966, and that would prove to be the best day for him to be born. He was a Hug...
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Joseph Brown

April 17, 2024

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

Lloyd Alleman

April 17, 2024

Passed away April 17, 2024, at his residence Resident of Urbana Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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Paul Howard Slemp, Sr.

April 1, 2024

Paul Howard Slemp, born April 16, 1948, in Keokee, Virginia, youngest son of Will Raymond Slemp and Eula Mavis Rhoten Slemp went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 1, 2024 surrounded by loving family. While waiting for the Lord to take him ...
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Felix Jones

April 7, 2024

Felix Jones, 66 of Bloomington, IL passed away Sunday April 7, 2024 at OSF St. Joseph. Felix was born on November 2, 1957 in Louisville, KY, son of Jalinn and Corine (Risen) Jones. Felix married his wife, Jennifer Brinley on December 19, 1976 in Lo...
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Jimmie Kaye Jestis

April 6, 2024

Jimmie Kaye Jestis, 78 passed away on April 6, 2024 at DMH with her family by her side. She was born December 1, 1945, raised in Crossville TN, graduated Steven Decatur High School, lived in Decatur IL all of her adult life, worked in busines...

Nancy Winn

April 11, 2024

Passed away April 11, 2024, at Taylorville Estates Resident of Taylorville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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William Sly

April 5, 2024

William Porter “Bill” Sly died Friday morning, April 5, 2024, from the effects of lymphoma (cancer). Bill was born May 26, 1936, to Harlow and Ethel Shaw Sly, the second of four children in the farming communities of Vantown and Dansville, M...

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John L. Duncan

March 25, 2024

John L. Duncan, 80, of Decatur, Illinois, died March 25, 2024 at home with his wife and daughters by his side. John was born on October 13, 1943 in Ottawa, Illinois, to the late James and Madolyne Harty Duncan. He was preceded in death by his brot...
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Rita Jean Whitney

March 31, 2024

Our beloved mother, Rita Jean Whitney, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, at home. Rita was born May 10th, 1929 in DeKalb IL to Charlotte (nee Nachtigall) and Walter Eric Carlson. She was baptized, confirmed, and married in...

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JAMES G. MILLER

March 7, 2024

On March 7, 2024, James G. Miller, age 85, passed away in his home surrounded by family. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Adams Funeral Home in Charleston, Il. A graveside service will be held March 1...