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James “Jim” Edward Barton, 78, of Decatur, IL passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 with his wife and family by his side. Jim was born to Edward M. Barton and Geneva E. Barton on May 31, 1943 in Pekin, IL. He married his wife, Rose, on September 4, 1965 in Springfield, IL Jim was a member of...

Decatur - Heather L. Eldridge, 45, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Richard “Rick” Wayne Gilman, 68, of Decatur, passed away on September 8th, 2021 in his residence in Decatur. Rick was born on March 8th, 1953 in Decatur, IL. He was the son of Richard and Evelyn (Cahoon) Gilman. He married Susan Ann (Bradshaw) on December 29th, 1973. Rick retired from Caterpillar...

Macon – Steven Ventress, 45, of Macon, IL, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Steven was born April 19, 1976, in Decatur, IL, the son of Gary Steven and Cynthia (Thornton) Ventress. Steven worked as a registered nurse in the ICU at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He married Jennifer...

Robert J. Neideffer, 54, of Decatur, IL passed away on September 7, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Robert was born August 10, 1967 in Fairfield, CA, the son of Donald Neideffer Jr and Cheryl Huddlestun. Robert was a 1986 graduate of Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville,...

Dennis Andrew Bowman, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away September 7, 2021 at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. Dennis was born August 1, 1949 in Decatur, IL, the son of Chalmer Andrew and Helen (Polson) Bowman. He was a veteran of the US Army and had served during the Vietnam...

Ramona Darlene Goad, 84, of Chatham, IL passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at The Loft Rehabilitation of Rock Springs Nursing Home in Decatur, Il. Ramona was born on February 26, 1937 in Palastine, IL, the daughter of Elmer Ellis and Ruby Deverna (Perry) Goad. Ramona was a member of the...

Vicki Diane Binkley, 75, of Decatur, IL passed away September 5, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Vicki was born April 6, 1946 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Jeanette (Heitz) Sites. She married Jerry Lynn Binkley on December 13, 1975 in Decatur, IL. Vicki had worked as an assembly...

Mildred Lucille Ewing, 94, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Mildred was born in Decatur on December 21, 1926, the daughter of Arvel and Cecil (Dillon) Conover. She had several occupations during her life, including working in a sewing factory, as a...

Michael Reed “MR” Brown, 72, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. MR was born in Decatur on October 23, 1948, the son of Charles and Ellen (Oakley) Brown. He worked as a railroad conductor for over thirty years before retiring. He was an avid pool player...

Larry Dietz, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away on September 3, 2021 at his residence in Decatur. Larry was born on September 21, 1941 in Decatur, IL the son of Arlin Lawrence and Pearl Burns Dietz. Larry married Juanita Taylor on August 6, 1977 in Decatur. Juanita survives. Larry is also survived by...

Robert (Bob 007) Watkins, age 78, died on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in Decatur, IL. Bob was born on Dec 30, 1942 to Marley Watkins and Minnie Head in Shawneetown, IL. He married Lois Spencer on December 9, 1967 in Cave In Rock, IL. Bob joined Labor Union Local 159 1967 in and retire 1999, and...