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Joseph Knott
Nov. 12, 2021
Decatur – Joseph B. “Joe” Knott, 72, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Joe was born July 29, 1949, in Decatur, IL, the son of Joseph and Marie (Gage) Knott. He was an entrepreneur owning and operating Central Illinois Ceiling and...
Robert Frank Bailey
Nov. 11, 2021
Robert Frank Bailey, 89, of Decatur, IL passed away November 11, 2021 at his residence. Robert was born July 11, 1932, the son of Alfred and Erblean Bailey. Robert was a veteran of the US Air Force. Following his military service, Robert was a parts runner for Caterpillar Tractor company,...
Orville Leroy Ball
Nov. 11, 2021
Orville Leroy Ball, 94, of Sullivan, IL passed away November 11, 2021 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan, IL. Orville was born December 23, 1926 in Oreana, IL, the son of Ora Francis and Vernice Verl (Davidson) Ball. He married Norma Mildred Rhodes July 27, 1947 in Boody, IL and she preceded him in...
Cathy Ann Gwynn-Hines
Nov. 10, 2021
Cathy Ann Gwynn-Hines, 68, took her eternal rest on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her Husband and Family by her side. Cathy was born in Dyersburg, TN to Zebe D. Abdullah and Ora Lee Light on Aug 7, 1953. After completing High School Cathy enlisted and served in the...
Kenneth Roger Dickerson
Nov. 10, 2021
Kenneth Roger Dickerson, 61, of Mt. Auburn, IL., passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home. Ken was born on August 1, 1960 in Christian County, Illinois, the son of Roger and Lucille Dickerson. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Cindy Dickerson, step-daughters: Jamie (Eric) Dickerson...
Claudette M. Gates
Nov. 09, 2021
Decatur - Claudette M. Gates, 89, of Decatur, IL, passed away November 9, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois after a short illness. Claudette was born in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Claude and Theresa Peppler. The family moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL where Claudie pursued a...
Ida Fae Hebenstreit
Nov. 09, 2021
Ida Fae Hebenstreit, 71, of Decatur, IL, passed away November 9, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Ida was born, July 16,1950 in Pana, IL, the daughter of Clarence W and Emma M. Barr. She married Michael F. Hebenstreit on November 28, 1989 in Decatur, IL. Ida was a retail sales associate...
Lane Hendricks
Nov. 08, 2021
Lane Hendricks, 68, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 2:15 A.M. on Monday (11-08-2021) with his wife by his side at Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center. Lane was born on November 9th, 1952 in Decatur, IL, the youngest son of Captain Lane S. Hendricks and Elizabeth A. (Devore) Hendricks. He...
Mark Eugene Quinlan
Nov. 07, 2021
Mark E Quinlan Sr, 68, Decatur, passed away, Sunday November 7, 2021 in his home with family by his side. Private graveside services will be held. Everyone is welcome to join the family at Sliderz at 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 14, 2021, to share stories and visit. Memorials may be directed to the...
Bruce Anthony Dulgar
Nov. 06, 2021
Bruce Anthony Dulgar Sr., 70, passed away November 6, 2021 in Decatur, IL. Bruce was born to Ovie and Deloris Dulgar, October 9, 1951, in Decatur IL. He married Doris Ann Bufford on October 22, 1976 in Decatur, IL. Bruce lived for racing. He competed in the Bombers, Street Stock, Sportsman,...
John William Austin
Nov. 06, 2021
John William Austin, 85, of Moweaqua, IL., passed away on Saturday, November 6.2021 in Taylorville, Il. John was born on January 24, 1936 in Moweaqua, Illinois, the son of Carl and Flossie Austin. He retired after 30 years from Caterpillar Tractor Company. He was an avid deer hunter and a...
Jack William Maxedon
Nov. 05, 2021
Jack William Maxedon, age 95 passed away in Mattoon, IL. Jack was born to Elmer and Marjorie Maxedon on November 9, 1925 in Allenville, IL. He married Norma Beaman, his wife of 46 years, in 1974 in Decatur IL. Jack was a proud WWII and Korea veteran. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved...