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Alexandria Lynn Evette Farmer
Nov. 04, 2021
Alexandria Lynn Evette Farmer, infant daughter of Christopher and Ernestine (Mabrey) Farmer, passed away November 4, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Alexandria is survived by her parents; siblings Christopher Farmer Jr., Aiden Sanders, Javontae Farmer, Ava Farmer, and Christine Farmer;...
Carol Sue Boyd
Nov. 04, 2021
Carol Sue Boyd was called home to our Lord and Savior on November 4, 2021 in Decatur, IL surrounded by her loved ones. Carol was born May 15, 1943 in Dover, TN to Dorothy Wallace and was one of five children, Dianne, Brenda, Kenneth and David were her beloved siblings. She was preceded in death...
Mary Margaret Dacar
Nov. 04, 2021
Mary Margaret Dacar, 71, of Decatur, IL passed away November 4, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. Mary was born November 9, 1949 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Lewis and Wilhelmina (Foley) Dacar. She had served as a librarian for the Decatur Public Library from where she had...
Melba Louise Booten
Nov. 02, 2021
Melba Louise Booten was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She went to be with Jesus on November 2, 2021 at 80 years old. She was surrounded by her son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Melba was born on September 27, 1941 to Gordon and Nina Shipp. She was married to the love of...
Alexander Francis Harris
Nov. 02, 2021
Alexander Francis Harris, 90, of Decatur, IL., passed away at 9:55 P.M. on Tuesday (11/02/2021) at his residence. Alexander was born on January 18, 1931 in White Plains, NY, the son of Alexander Harris and Delhia (Keavney) Harris. He married Mary Lou Rosa on January 6, 1956 in White Plains, NY....
Harry Darrell Shaw Sr.
Oct. 31, 2021
Harry Darrell Shaw Sr. 82 of Oreana passed away on October 31,2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur IL. Harry was born June 14, 1939 to Russell and Rosella Shaw. He graduated high school in 1957 and went straight to Army where he was joined the 173rd Airborne Brigade stationed in Germany...
Rodney B. Washburn
Oct. 30, 2021
Rodney B. Washburn, 87, a former land acquisition specialist who devoted his life to causes of environmental conservation and social justice, passed away on October 30, 2021 at home in Decatur, IL surrounded by his loving family. He rejoins beloved wife Mary, who preceded him in death in...
Carl Martin
Oct. 30, 2021
Carl was the son of Joe and Clara Martin. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1958 and retired from Borg Warner. Carl enjoyed traveling with his parents and driving. He enjoyed gardening and fishing and would always stop for a rummage sale. Carl was kind to everyone he met, he had great...
Diana Lynn White
Oct. 30, 2021
Diana Lynn White, age 65, died on October 30, 2021 in Decatur, IL. Diana was born on May 25, 1956 in Decatur, IL. She was adopted by her loving grandparents, Luke and Evelyn Owens. Diana loved spending time with her grandchildren and just being grandma. She enjoyed crafting and cooking. Diana is...
John Andrew Holmgren
Oct. 30, 2021
John Andrew Holmgren, 76, of Blue Mound, IL., passed away at 2:54 A.M. on Saturday (10-30-2021) at St. Mary’s Hospital Decatur, IL. John was born on June 6, 1945 in Mankato, Minnesota, the son of Elmer Carl Holmgren and Gertrude Fredricka (Aasen) Holmgren. He married Terry Lou Tipsword on July...
Ava Marie Gray
Oct. 29, 2021
Ava Marie Gray passed away on October 29, 2021 in Decatur, IL. Ava is survived by her parents, Christina Long and Cortez Gray; sister, Hazel Allen; grandparents, Tommy Long, Jennifer Long, Mary Gray and Mitchel Wheeler; Aunts, Kiyoko Mabon, Katlin Arte, Nika Gray, Lakoya Jackson; uncles Torance...
Kathleen Ellyn Scott
Oct. 29, 2021
Kathleen Ellyn Scott, 71, of Decatur, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Imboden Creek Living Center. Kathleen was born in Dalton City, IL on May 19, 1950, the daughter of Charles and Lois (Leigh) Underwood. After high school, she earned her associate’s degree in nursing and became an LPN....