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Eula Mae Spates
Jul. 15, 2021
Eula Mae Baltimore Spates passed on 7/15/2021 at the age of 77. Eula was the daughter of Earl and Willie (Bond) Baltimore. She is survived by sons Brian Manns and Tracy (April) Manns, brothers Charles (Karen) Baltimore and James (Gertrude) Baltimore, sister Barbie (Billy) Rogers, granddaughters...
Carol Morville
Jul. 14, 2021
Carol Morville, 72, of Decatur, IL passed away July 14, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.
Mark D. Hensley
Jul. 13, 2021
Mark D. Hensley, 59, of Decatur, passed away on July 13, 2021 at his residence. Mark was born on February 16, 1962 in Decatur, the son of Walter Ralph and Louise Beauchamp Hensley. Mark is survived by his son: Joseph E Hensley of Denver, CO; daughters: Barbara Hensley of Decatur, IL; LeeAnne...
Vernon Lee Roy Allen
Jul. 13, 2021
Vernon Lee Roy Allen of Decatur, IL passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in St. Mary's hospital with his family by his side. He was born March 6, 1944 in Warsaw, IN. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joanne Allen. Son, Shannon Allen (Christie), daughter, Holly Urquhart (Rob), daughter, Brook...
Marlene Joyce O'Donnell
Jul. 12, 2021
Marlene Joyce (Lorton) O’Donnell, 86, of Decatur passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Marlene was born March 15, 1935 in St. Elmo, IL, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Hedrick) Lorton. She is survived by daughters, Nell (Dennis) Petty of Beecher City, Kathy...
Kevin Michael Cooper
Jul. 11, 2021
Kevin Michael Cooper, 51 of Decatur, IL, passed away July 11, 2021 in Argenta, IL. Kevin was born February 26, 1970 in Decatur, IL, the son of Bessie Cooper and Roland Miller. Kevin worked many years in construction and specialized in finishing concrete. He built several homes and was always...
Edward Wayne Vinson
Jul. 11, 2021
Eddie Wayne Vinson, 71, of Decatur, IL passed away July 11, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Eddie was born June 3, 1950 in Rural, Itawamba County, MS, the son of Lorenzy and Retha (Humphres) Vinson. He married the love of his life, Jeri Allen on June 14, 1969. Ed was a 1968 graduate from...
Maxine Elizabeth Leschewski
Jul. 10, 2021
Maxine E. Leschewski, 83, of Decatur, IL, passed away, Saturday, July 10, 2021. She passed peacefully at her granddaughter’s home with her loving family by her side. Maxine was born October 28, 1937, in Decatur, the daughter of Wally and Lillian (Norman) Tater. Maxine retired from Citizens Bank...
C. Edward Taylor
Jul. 08, 2021
Edward Taylor, 82, of Tyler, TX, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away July 8, 2021 at his summer home in Ludington, MI. Ed was born May 18, 1939 in Decatur, IL, the son of George E. and Georgiana (Fuller) Taylor. He married Eileen Harmon on June 15, 1963, in Decatur, IL. He was a veteran of the...
Nicholas W. Watson
Jul. 07, 2021
Nicholas Walter Watson, 42, of Mt. Pulaski, IL, formerly Decatur, IL, passed away on July 7, 2021 in his home. Nicholas was born May 19, 1979 to Walter and Theresa (Pearcy) Watson at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, IL. Surviving is his father, Walter Watson of Decatur, IL, sister Elizabeth...
Linda Kay Curry
Jul. 07, 2021
Linda Kay Curry, 73, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Linda was born on May 8, 1948, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Archie and Roberta (Dade) Humphrey. She worked as a clerk in retail stores. She married Rudy Curry on June 4, 2007. Linda was a...
Gina Lynn Pooch
Jul. 07, 2021
Gina Lynn Pooch (Pundt), 50, passed away on July 7, 2021 at her home in Decatur, Illinois. Gina was born January 16, 1971 in Decatur IL and resided in Oroville and Santa Cruz CA. Gina married John Pooch on August 19, 2018. John survives. Gina is also survived by her children: Cody Wilson, Brianna...