Authorities have identified the husband and wife found dead in their Forsyth, Illinois home earlier this week. According to the Macon County Coroner’s Office, the deceased have been confirmed as Dr. William A. Frame, M.D., 65, and Lori C. Frame, 63. The announcement came Monday in a formal news release issued by Coroner Michael Burkham.
The couple was discovered inside their residence in Forsyth, a small community just north of Decatur. The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear, and officials have not released information regarding the cause or manner of death. Coroner Burkham stated the case remains under active investigation and declined to offer further comment at this time.
Dr. Frame was a practicing physician known in the area for his medical work and compassion toward patients. Many in the community either knew him professionally or personally, and his sudden passing—along with that of his wife—has left residents in shock. Tributes have flooded social media as friends, patients, and neighbors remember the couple’s presence in the tight-knit town of just over 3,500 people.
Local law enforcement has not issued a statement yet, though it is common for police to assist in such investigations. Residents reported seeing emergency responders at the home on the day the couple was found, but say they had no indication of prior trouble. The Frames lived in a quiet, residential neighborhood not typically associated with emergency activity.
Investigators are likely awaiting the results of autopsies and toxicology reports to determine how William and Lori Frame died. These results often take several days or weeks to complete. In the meantime, officials have asked the public and the media for patience as they work to gather facts and respect the family’s privacy.
As the community mourns, floral tributes have begun to appear near the couple’s home. Friends describe Dr. Frame as a kind-hearted physician, while Lori Frame is remembered for her warmth and devotion to her family. The Macon County Coroner’s Office has indicated more information will be released when appropriate, but for now, Forsyth is left grieving the sudden and unexplained loss of two well-respected residents.