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Marvin "Ed" Bohm
Aug. 27, 2021
Marvin ¨Ed¨ Bohm, 68, of Decatur IL passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Ed was born December 22, 1952 in Decatur, IL to Alfred and Vera (Inman) Bohm. Ed married the love of his life, Carla September 29, 1979. If you were lucky enough to know Ed, then...
Lorraine Martha Riggs
Aug. 27, 2021
Lorraine Martha Riggs, 91, of Hopedale, IL, formerly of Decatur, passed away August 27, 2021 at Hopedale Nursing Home in Hopedale, IL. Lorraine was born July 22, 1930 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Hans and Martha Goldmann. She married Roy E. Riggs on May 7, 1955 at St. John’s Lutheran Church,...
Sally Sue Speer
Aug. 26, 2021
Sally Sue Speer, 78, of Decatur, IL passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Sally was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved to spend her time in the garden and teaching the grandkids how to garden. She was an avid quilter and loved to sew for...
Irene Rissler
Aug. 26, 2021
Irene Rissler, 70, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Marktredwitz, Germany. Irene was born September 29, 1950, in Marktredwitz, Germany, the daughter of Hedwick (Gradl) Brown. Irene was of the Catholic faith. She had worked as a comp controller in Germany. She was a server within the food service...
Robert Earl Hagemann
Aug. 26, 2021
Robert E. Hagemann, 77, of Argenta, IL passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Robert E. Hagemann loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather left his beautiful family for his eternal home on August 26, 2021. Robert was a Navy veteran who loved...
Paul T. Krekel
Aug. 25, 2021
Decatur – Paul T. Krekel, 59, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He was born Tarrant, TX, on April 16, 1962, the youngest of five children of Thomas Ross and Alice Loretta (Curry) Krekel. He retired from the information technology department at Richland Community College and...
Hector Murillo
Aug. 25, 2021
Hector Murillo,78, of Decatur, IL passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Hector was born May 12, 1943 in Saginaw, MI to Francisco and Antionette Murillo. Hector is survived by his wife Karen; sons, Michael (Karla) Murillo, Phillip Murillo, Matthew (Nadine) Murillo;...
Linda Masterson
Aug. 25, 2021
Linda Lou Masterson, 63, of Decatur, IL passed away on August 25, 2021 at her family residence. Linda was born on March 4, 1958 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Earl and Marjorie McIntyre Hammer. Linda married Brian Masterson. He survives. Linda is also survived by her 2 sons: Rick Moreland of...
Patricia Ann Shadwell
Aug. 24, 2021
Patricia Ann Shadwell, 74, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital with her daughters at her side. Pat was born in Effingham, IL on May 17, 1947, the daughter of Clarence “Bud” and Mildred (Goldstein) Braun. After high school she earned certification as an...
Brian Douglas Howard
Aug. 23, 2021
Brian Douglas Howard, 60, of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 in his home. Brian was born on February 7, 1961 in Indiana. After completing high school, he worked as an auto mechanic for many years. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars in his spare time. Brian is survived by his good...
Sarah Lynn Weatherford
Aug. 22, 2021
Sarah Lynn Weatherford, 51, of Decatur, IL passed away August 22, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Sarah was born March 16, 1970 in Providence, RI, the daughter of Stephen A. and Lillian A. (LaHue) Weatherford. Sarah was a general manager for KFC in Clinton, IL. She will be remembered for being...
Alvin Andrew Moore
Aug. 21, 2021
Alvin Andrew Moore, 57, of Decatur, IL, passed away August 21, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Alvin was born March 15, 1964, in Decatur, IL, the son of Franklin and Joyce (Brannon) Moore. He was an autobody technician by trade and had worked for Ming Autobody. Alvin enjoyed antique cars. He...