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Robert W. Loudenback
May 13, 2022
Decatur – Robert W. Loudenback, 98, of Decatur, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born February 18, 1924, in Bement, IL, a son of Bert and Clara (Burchard) Loudenback. A WWII Army veteran, Robert was a member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church,...
Lois Pauline (Darland) Fannin
May 12, 2022
Decatur - Lois Pauline (Darland) Fannin, born December 27, 1920, was received into the arms of Jesus her Savior on May 12, 2022, in Decatur, Illinois, at the age of 101. A celebration to honor her will be held at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, on June 3rd, visitation from 1:00-2:00 and...
Vicki Lea Gulick
May 12, 2022
Vicki Lea Gulick, 66, of Decatur, passed away May 12, 2022 at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Vicki was born in Decatur on July 27, 1955, the daughter of John and Beverly (Higgins) Barber Jr. She worked as an administrative assistant for Decatur Memorial Hospital for over thirty years. She attended...
Jody Lyn Benedict
May 12, 2022
LOVINGTON - Jody Lyn Benedict, 53 of College Station, TX, formerly of Lovington, passed away at 5:13 am, May 12, 2022, at Ascension Medical Center, Austin, TX, with her Mom by her side. Services to celebrate Jody’s life will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the LaPlace United...
Garry E. Davis
May 10, 2022
Decatur – Garry E. Davis, 81, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Garry Enlow Davis was born June 19, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Victor and Dortha (Enlow) Davis. He married Linda F. Cassell on June 20, 1964. Garry graduated from...
Shele Marie Craig
May 09, 2022
Shele M. Craig, 58, of Harristown, IL passed away May 9, 2022 at her residence. Shele was born May 10, 1963 in Albany, GA, the daughter of Sharon Marie (Tussing) Nicholson. She married Michael Craig on June 5, 1993 in Decatur, IL. Shele earned a BA degree from Millikin University. She was...
Paul E Hauck Jr
May 09, 2022
Paul E Hauck, Jr, 71, of Decatur, IL passed away May 9, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Paul was born February 26, 1951 in Decatur, IL, the son of Paul Edward and Betty (O’Laughlin) Hauck. Paul was a veteran of the USMC. He retired from Martin Warehouse. Surviving are his significant other,...
George Lebo Sr
May 09, 2022
George R. Lebo Sr., 95, passed away on May 9, 2022 in Forsyth, IL. George was born on July 24, 1926, in Decatur, IL, son of George I. and Sarah Harris Lebo. He married Margaret Imogene Bernard, who preceded him in death. He married Betty Evans Schroeder on February 24, 1969. She preceded him in...
Stanley Clark
May 08, 2022
Stanley Clark, 63, passed away on May 8, 2022 in Decatur, IL. Stanley was born on August 20, 1958, in Decatur, IL, the son of Merle and Dorothy Clark. Stanley is survived by his brother, Merle Clark Jr.; nieces, Diana Osborn, Carol Klesler and Karen Behen and best friend, David Michael He was...
Kevin Toby Ralph
May 08, 2022
Kevin Toby Ralph, 65, passed away on May 8, 2022 in Decatur, IL. Kevin was born to Rosalie Adamski and Donald Ralph, on February 17, 1957 in Springfield, IL. Kevin was raised by his mother and stepfather, Fred Adamski. Kevin married Lee Pamela Lovel, on February 18, 1986. Kevin was a master...
Christopher Walker
May 07, 2022
Christopher “ Boochie” Walker., 34, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Christopher was born on June 26, 1987 in Decatur, IL to Sidney and Clara Foster. He is survived by his fiancé’, Ashley Johnson; Parent Sidney and Clara Foster; son, Kylin Walker; daughter, Akayla Walker;...
Mary E. Watson
May 07, 2022
Mary E. Watson, of Decatur, IL, died on May 7, 2022, at the New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus, NJ. Born on November 25, 1921. She was 100 at the time of her passing. Mary will be missed and remembered by her son, James F. Watson, his wife, Joanne (nee Pimpinelli), their children Vanessa...