Obituaries

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Jeffrey Lee Manuel

March 23, 2026

Jeffrey Lee Manuel, 61, of Pana, IL, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026 at The Loft of Rock Springs in Decatur, IL after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on December 6, 1964 in Pana, IL, the son of the late Donnie Manuel and the...

Tracy Lee Williams

March 22, 2026

Tracy Lee Williams, 63, of Decatur IL., passed away on March 22, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a long fight with cancer. Tracy was born August 23, 1962, in Decatur, IL., to June and Gerald Williams. He dedicated much of his life to working...

Daniel Wilfred Rauch

March 20, 2026

January 11, 1951 – March 20, 2026 Daniel Wilfred Rauch, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2026. Born on January 11, 1951, to Mary Ellen Geier Rauch and Wilfred Rauch, Daniel was known for his gentle spirit and humble nature, leaving ...

Marilyn Lowe

March 20, 2026

Marilyn Sue (Elpers) Lowe passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at Carle Hospital in Normal, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Marilyn was born on January 1, 1938, in Logansport, Indiana, to Howard and Margaret Elpers. She...

Eddie Lee Martin

March 19, 2026

Passed away March 19, 2026, at his residence Resident of Chandlerville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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Daniel Ralph

March 19, 2026

Daniel Alan Ralph, 71, of Moweaqua, Illinois, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was born on July 25, 1954, in Decatur, Illinois, to John B. Ralph and Sharon D. Ralph. Daniel is survived by his sons, Alan Ralph and Tim Ralph; numerous grandchildren...

Frances Hightower

March 19, 2026

Passed away March 19, 2026, at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Resident of Shelbyville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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Carolyn Etnire

March 18, 2026

Passed away March 18, 2026, at Odd Fellows Home in Mattoon Resident of Gays Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center ...

James Woods Sr.

March 18, 2026

James Woods Sr, 79, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on March 18th, 2026. Born on January 5th, 1947 in Danville, Kentucky, he was the son of John and Anna Woods. He served in the Army for two years and was known for his love of Fishing, Cardinals Ba...
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Carl R. Poelker

March 17, 2026

Carl R. Poelker, 82, of Decatur, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2026 at ARC, Hickory Point. Carl was born in Elgin Illinois on February 6, 1944, the only child of Raymond and Mildred (Rund) Poelker. Carl graduated from Dundee Hi...

Letha Prince

March 15, 2026

Passed away March 15, 2026, at her residence Resident of Havana Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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Gloria Anderson

March 15, 2026

Passed away March 15, 2026, at her residence Resident of Oakley Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Timothy Wrigley

March 15, 2026

Passed away March 15, 2026, at Taylorville Skilled Nursing & Rehab Resident of Taylorville Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...

Darrell Moran

March 15, 2026

Darrell Eugene Moran, 80, Decatur IL passed peacefully with his son at his side on March 15, 2026. He was born in Mt Clemens, MI to Wayne and Mary (Martin) Moran on July 7, 1945. His formative years learning were at the only Swayzee in the world atte...
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David McCormick

March 14, 2026

David L. McCormick, 61 passed away on March 14, 2026. He was the partner to Lisa Kater, they shared 8 years of their lives together in Macon, Illinois. He was born on March 31, 1964, to William Henry McCormick and Itell Isophine (Mills) McCormick ...

Arlen Isaacs

March 14, 2026

Arlen E. Isaacs, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away on March 14, 2026. A service celebrating Arlen’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Mt. Zion Christian Church, Mt. Zion, IL, with a fellowship time to follow. A graveside serv...

Teresa Thomas

March 13, 2026

Teresa Thomas passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ramon Thomas, her parents, and her son, Michael "Mike" Thomas. Teresa is survived by her son Mark Thoma...

James Compton

March 12, 2026

James Ralph Compton, 61, of Mattoon, passed away on March 12, 2026, at his residence. James was born on November 1, 1964, to James and Ellen (Stofferahn) Compton. He is survived by his two daughters, Samantha Compton of Decatur, IL., Amber Compton...
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James Latham

March 11, 2026

Passed away March 11, 2026, at his residence Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center ...

Sharon Wallace

March 11, 2026

Sharon Wallace 80 years old of Windsor IL., passed away on March 11,2026 at St. Anthony's hospital in Effingham, IL. surrounded by loved ones. Born on June 25, 1944 in Cumberland Co. IL to Ellsworth and Clara (Redden) Titus. She married David C Walla...

Sharon Parks

March 11, 2026

Passed away March 11, 2026, at Lincoln Village Resident of Decatur Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...
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Daniel Whalen

March 11, 2026

Daniel (Danny) Joseph Whalen, age 63, of Clinton, IL., formerly of Bloomington, passed away at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL on March 11, 2026. Danny was born November 17, 1962, to Donald and Roberta Whalen. He graduated from Bloomington High Schoo...

Nancy Grybb

March 10, 2026

Nancy Grybb passed away March 10, 2026, at her residence in Decatur. She was born March 3, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, to Michael and Virginia Grybb. She was a graduate of Fordson High School in Dearborn, Michigan, before moving to central Illinoi...

Roy Travis McKown Jr.

March 9, 2026

Roy Travis McKown Jr., 64 of Mt. Zion, IL., passed away on March 9, 2026, in his residence. He was born on April 25, 1961, to Roy Travis McKown Sr. and Ruth Jeanett McKown in Decatur, IL. Roy graduated from Mt. Zion High School. He loved fis...

Rita Crum

March 9, 2026

Passed away March 9, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana Resident of Springfield Arrangements provided by Central Cremation Center...