Obituaries

Robert Downs

Passed away August 8, 2024, in Springfield Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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Jason Cole

Jason Cole, 47, of rural Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born on September 28, 1976, Jason was the beloved son of Sheila Tangman, who courageously fought cancer until her passing, and Doyal Hambrick. He was a devoted father to h...
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Elsie J Black

Elsie Jane (Roscoe) Black, 84, formerly of Adena, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2024, at her current home in Chatham, Illinois.  She born September 1, 1940 – the daughter of the late Ludwig (Raska) Roscoe and Wilma Adeline (Martin) Roscoe. ...

Martin Keith Pierson

Martin Keith Pierson, 67, of Girard, Illinois, went to be with Jesus on October 23, 2024. Marty was born on August 18, 1957, in Springfield, Illinois, and he lived a life full of creativity and BIG dreams. Marty was known for having a hammer in his ...
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Donald E. Twaits

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our son Donald E. Twaits. Born to David Twaits and Catherine Oropeza in Hinsdale, Il. in March of 1994 and passing in Decatur, Il. in October 2024 after a long battle with illness. He is deeply mourned...
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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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Bruce T Van Metre

Bruce Taylor Van Metre March 15, 2025   Bruce Taylor Van Metre, age 71, died in his home in Decatur, IL on March 15, 2025.   Bruce was born on May 16th, 1953 to Marvin Van Metre and Jean Van Metre, née LaRue, in Milwaukee, W...
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Alan Salmons

Alan Dwane Salmons suddenly left this world on Saturday , April 5,2025. He was born on June 5,1981, in Decatur, Illinois. He was an amazing man who had many talents. He loved to race and anything to do with racing! He loved spending time with his fam...