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Larry Dean Blakeney
Jan. 14, 2022
Larry Dean Blakeney, 86, of Decatur, IL, passed away January 14, 2022 at The Loft in Decatur, IL. Larry was born May 29, 1935 in Decatur, IL , the son of Robert Ashley and Mae Francis Blakeney. He was a veteran of the US Army. Larry married Leuetta Schmidt on July 18, 1960 in Weldon, IL. Larry...
Stephen Dean Smith
Jan. 12, 2022
Stephen Dean Smith, 83, of Decatur, IL passed away January 12, 2022 at his residence. Stephen was born May 7, 1938 in Decatur, IL, the son of Russell Dean and Alma Martha Lida (Lightski) Smith. Stephen was a veteran of the US Navy. Following his military service, Stephen maintained a lifetime...
Richard G. Barnett
Jan. 12, 2022
Decatur - Richard Barnett, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday January 12, 2022, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Born to William G. and Frances Barnett, Richard was shown early on that hard work, dedication, and gratitude were the keys to a happy life. In middle school he met the love of his life,...
Dennis Wade Humes
Jan. 11, 2022
Dennis Wade Humes, 75 of Decatur, IL, died in his home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 of Binswanger’s disease. Dennis was born on November 23, 1946, in Mattoon, IL, the son of A.V. Humes and Frances E. (Phillips) Humes. He married Mary Jane Ellison on July 5, 1969 in Decatur, IL. Dennis graduated...
Deenia Jill Gray
Jan. 11, 2022
Deenia Jill Gray, 48, of Peoria, IL passed away January 11, 2022 at her residence. Jill was born August 24, 1973 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Carol Sue (Kidd) Bass. She was a manager for Kreckle’s in Decatur, IL. She enjoyed traveling and watching travel shows. Surviving are her son, Justin May...
Joe Bob Reed
Jan. 11, 2022
Joe Bob Reed ,56, of Brownstown, Il departed this life on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at St, Johns Hospital in Springfield IL. Joe was born May 26, 1965, the son of Joe Robert and Lawanda Reed. He leaves to cherish his memories, Fiancée Gina Higgs; sons, Jeremy (Janelle) Reed, Brady (Shelby) Reed,...
Patrick Jannink
Jan. 11, 2022
Patrick J. Jannink ,73, of Decatur, Il departed this life on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Home. Patrick was born July 20, 1948, the son of Cletus and Norma Jannink. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Gale Jannink; sons, Chuck and Steve Jannink; daughter Deborah Jannink; sister, Joanne...
Henrietta Henneman
Jan. 10, 2022
Henrietta Henneman ,86, of Decatur, Il departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Henrietta was born May 3, 1935, the daughter of John and Columbia Moynahan. Henrietta was small in stature but she was “spunky”, a lively soul and a survivor. Many of those who loved her...
Patricia Ann Banks
Jan. 09, 2022
Patricia Ann Banks departed this life on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the age of 82. She was born September 17, 1939 in Decatur, Illinois to the union of Fred and Edith Robinson Killian. She was a woman of many talents where she worked various jobs. She leaves behind one adopted daughter Jamie...
Renate A. Lucas
Jan. 09, 2022
DECATUR- Renate A Lucas, 82 of Decatur, passed away at 5:38 AM Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Services to celebrate Renate’s life will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in the Chapel of Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will...
Randy Dee Kramer
Jan. 09, 2022
Randy Dee Kramer, 62, of Decatur, Illinois was called home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2022. He most recently resided at Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Healthcare Home in Moweaqua, Illinois. He was born July 14, 1959 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Sherman and Carol (Landers) Kramer of...
Nancy Diane Willoughby
Jan. 08, 2022
Nancy Diane (George) Willoughby, 75, of Decatur, IL departed her loving family, January 8, 2022 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan, IL. Nancy was born October 27, 1946 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Lois (Heintzelman) George. She married Robert Willoughby on June 22, 2001 in Decatur, IL. Nancy could...