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Charlotte Ann Phipps
Jul. 20, 2021
Charlotte Ann (Jack) Phipps, 98, of Decatur, was met at the Gates of Heaven by her husband of more than 70 years, Hugh, and 2 sisters, 1 brother, and 1 nephew on July 20, 2021. Charlotte was born on May 1, 1923 in Charleston, IL the daughter of Orla and Faye (Durbin) Jack. Charlotte is survived...
Amy Marie Shobe
Jul. 20, 2021
Amy Marie Shobe, 69, of Decatur, IL passed away on July 20, 2021 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylorville, IL. Amy was born on July 13, 1952 in Chicago, the daughter of Duane and Lucille (Clutter) Skamser. Amy married Roy Shobe on March 30, 1998 in Paducah, KY. Roy...
Mable M McCane
Jul. 19, 2021
FORT MYERS, FL – Mable M. McCane, formerly of Decatur, died 4:05 p.m. Monday (July 19, 2021) at Thrive at Beachwalk in Fort Myers, FL., the Assisted Living facility where she had resided for the last year and a half. She passed peacefully surrounded by family and her beloved caregiver Anastasia...
Margaret L. Stafford-Vaughan
Jul. 19, 2021
Margaret “Margie” L. Stafford-Vaughan, of Decatur, Illinois slipped safely into the arms of the Angels on July 19, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Margie was born the daughter of Victor and Goldie (Sims) Stafford on May 13, 1933. Margie graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in...
Glenn Walker
Jul. 19, 2021
Glenn Walker ,70, of Decatur, IL passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield Il. Glenn was born August 19, 1950 to Virgil and Barbara Walker in Decatur, IL. Glenn is survived by his wife, Doris; sons, James (Megan) Walker, Christopher (Starla) Walker, Leroy (Cindy)...
Erin Maureen Gillespie
Jul. 19, 2021
Erin Maureen Gillespie, 60, of Decatur, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 in her home. Erin was born on November 19, 1960 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Robert and Cynthia (Short) Gillespie. She worked in environmental services for The Loft in Decatur. She was a member of First Baptist...
Francis E. Seelow
Jul. 18, 2021
Lovington - Francis E. Seelow, 89 of Lovington, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Private family services will be held at the First Christian Church in Lovington. Private visitation for family only will be prior to the services. Interment will be in Windsor Cemetery. Memorials are suggested...
Michael Ray Stephenson
Jul. 18, 2021
Michael “Mike” “Mikey” Ray Stephenson was born on December 5, 1950 and went to be with Jesus on July 18, 2021 at 9:50 pm. He was a devoted husband to Donna Kay (Eversole) Stephenson for 47 years. He was the father to Tonya (Stephenson) Younce and Jared Stephenson. Mike was a member of the United...
Roberta J Beiler
Jul. 18, 2021
Roberta Jane Beiler, 82, of Decatur, IL passed away July 18, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Roberta was born November 5, 1938 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Potter) Tucker. Roberta enjoyed building puzzles, crosswords and collecting angels. She especially loved her little...
Jo-Ann Jacobs
Jul. 17, 2021
Jo-Ann Jacobs, 88, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. Jo-Ann was born February 8, 1933 the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Moutray. Jo- Ann is survived by her husband, Carroll “Bud” Jacobs; daughters, Karen (Ed) Root and Cheryl (Joe) Fechter; brother, William (June) Moutray;...
Antwane L McClelland Jr.
Jul. 15, 2021
Antwane L. McClelland Jr. ,26, of Decatur, IL passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021. Antwane was born July 3, 1995, to Cherronda R. Dear and Antwane F. McClelland Sr. in Decatur, IL. Antwane is survived by his Loving Mother, Cherronda R. Dear and Father Antwane F. (Ada) McClelland Sr; Significant...
James Wilson
Jul. 15, 2021
James Wilson of Decatur,77, IL passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Decatur Memeorial Hospital. James was born October 12, 1943 to James and Norma Wilson in Decatur, IL. James is survived by his sons, James and Edward Wilson, daughters, Tina Hutchcraft, Angela Armstrong and Samatha Durbin; 3...