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Charles Facen
Sep. 14, 2021
Charles Ray Facen Sr. ,65, of Chicago, IL passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his home. Charles was born November 7, 1955 in El Paso, TX to Sandy and Nancy Facen. Charles is survived by his mother; son, Charles Ray Facen Jr.; daughter, Sharay(Leversus) Facen-Smith and Brittnay Facen; wife,...
Linda Johnson
Sep. 14, 2021
Linda E. Johnson was born on July 1, 1946, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Earl and Pauline Galigher. She was a dedicated Christ follower, loving daughter, sister, and an incredible mother to three children. On September 14, 2021, at the age of 75, Linda departed this life, surrounded by her...
Larry D. Wilber
Sep. 14, 2021
Decatur – Larry D. Wilber, 78, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Fair Havens Senior Living. Larry was born October 3, 1942, in Decatur, the son of Charles and Naomi (Johnson) Wilber. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and worked as an automobile mechanic lastly at...
Ronald Lee Schoby
Sep. 13, 2021
Ronald Lee Schoby, 72, of Montgomery, TX, passed away on Monday (09-13-2021) at Houston Methodist The Woodlands. Graveside services will be held on 11 A.M. Monday (10-04-2021) at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Kenney, IL. with visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m on Sunday (10-03-2021) at Graceland...
John L. Nelms
Sep. 13, 2021
John L. Nelms departed this life and entered peacefully into eternal life on Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home in Decatur, IL. John was born on September 8, 1962 to the late John (JW) Wesley Nelms and Rosie Lee (Thompson) Nelms in Crawfordsville, Arkansas. He confessed his faith in Christ at...
Patsy Diane Austin
Sep. 12, 2021
Patsy Austin ,66, of Decatur, IL passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. Patsy was a gracious and loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. She loved to volunteer at her children's school and was a lover of animals of all kinds and a stout St. Louis Cardinals...
Marjorie Anne Land
Sep. 11, 2021
Marjorie Anne Land ,65, of Decatur, IL passed away Sunday, September 11, 2021 at Sullivan Healthcare in Sullivan, IL. Marjorie was born March 6,1956 in Terre Haute, IN to Robert and Martha Land. Marjorie is survived by her father, Robert Land; sister, Barbara (Ken) Maloney brother, David (Susan)...
Bobbie Loren Rhodes
Sep. 11, 2021
Bobbie Rhodes ,91, of Decatur, IL passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Il. Bobbie was born July 9, 1930 in Ramsey, IL to Nova and Geneva Rhodes. Bobbie is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Porter, Sheila (Steve) Brown, Jessica (John) Carlson; grandchildren,...
Cory Carl Binder
Sep. 10, 2021
Cory Carl Binder, 47, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home. Cory was born in Decatur on December 24, 1973, the son of Harvey and Jacqueline (Burnett) Binder. He worked as a restaurant cook. In his free time he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, making people laugh,...
Emmanuel Isaiah Ray Sturgeon
Sep. 10, 2021
Emmanuel Isaiah Ray Sturgeon, 13, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Manny was born in Springfield on July 31, 2008, the son of Amanda Bell and Donald Sturgeon. He attended school and enjoyed PJ Mask in his free...
James Bernard Goodrich
Sep. 10, 2021
James Bernard “Bernie” Goodrich, 74, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home. Jim was born in Decatur on August 25, 1947, the son of Homer and Ruby (Hunter) Goodrich. He proudly served in the Army and later worked for Firestone. He retired from the Decatur Park District,...
Gene A. Stephens
Sep. 10, 2021
Gene Allen Stephens,89, of Forsyth, IL passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Liberty Village Nursing Home in Clinton. Gene was born September 12, 1931 in Decatur, IL to Edgar and Stella Stephens. Gene is survived by his wife Joe Ann; sons, Joe (Gloria) Stephens, Gerald (Jody) Stephens,...