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Leigh Ann Lauro
May 19, 2021
Leigh Ann Lauro, 65, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Leigh Ann was born November 17, 1955 the daughter of Jerry and Wilma (Snyder) Dains. Leigh Ann loved gardening, crafting and woodworking. Above all else she loved her dog Alvin. Leigh Ann is survived by her children, Danielle...
Christopher Oberheim
May 19, 2021
Chris Oberheim was born on October 31, 1976 in Decatur, Illinois. Chris was not only a police officer, he was also a son, brother, beloved coach, trusted friend, and respected leader. He fulfilled the roles of husband and father best. Chris is survived by his wife Amber; daughters Hannah (21),...
Robert D. Dudley
May 17, 2021
Frances Arlene Dudley, 83, of Arthur, IL passed away on May 16, 2021 at the Arthur Home after battling Cancer. Robert Doyle Dudley, 84, passed away on May 17, 2021 at the Arthur Home after battling Leukemia and Cancer. Fran was born to Willis “Ansel” and Marie Howard on July 28, 1937 in Sullivan,...
Jonathan M Richard
May 17, 2021
Jonathan Michael Richard, 20, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at home. Jonathan was born November 18, 2000 in Decatur, IL, the son of Anthony Dwayne Richard and Holly Jewsbury. After graduating from Cerro Gordo High School, he worked as a cook at the Beach House Restaurant. He...
Kathleen Hubbell
May 16, 2021
Kathleen Ann Hubbell,70, born Kathleen Schoneman on April 16th, 1951 to Shirley and Derald Schoneman in Decatur, Il, passed away on May 15th at Fair Havens Senior Living center during rehabilitation. She had been ill with pneumonia for a few months and passed after being diagnosed with Covid....
Andre Leon Smith
May 16, 2021
Decatur – Andre Smith, 41, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021. Andre was born October 3, 1979, in Decatur, IL, the son of Terry and Diane (Washington-Reed) Smith and worked as handyman. Surviving is his brother, Randall (Spring) Smith of Decatur and sister, Sophia Williams of...
Frances Dudley
May 16, 2021
Frances Arlene Dudley, 83, of Arthur, IL passed away on May 16, 2021 at the Arthur Home after battling Cancer. Robert Doyle Dudley, 84, passed away on May 17, 2021 at the Arthur Home after battling Leukemia and Cancer. Fran was born to Willis “Ansel” and Marie Howard on July 28, 1937 in Sullivan,...
Nancy J Vaughan
May 16, 2021
On Sunday, May 16,2021, Nancy Jean Vaughan, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 75. Nancy was born on March 9, 1946 in Decatur to Virginia and Louis Borosch. Surviving are her children Rebecca Wenckus (Tim) of Illinois; Melissa Dougherty (Terry) of Indiana; Todd Finklea...
Helen Marie "Moore" Johnson
May 15, 2021
Helen Marie “Moore” Johnson, 92, of Decatur, IL, passed away May 15, 2021 at Fair Havens Senior Living. Helen was born January 8, 1929 in Colefax Township, IL, the daughter of William and Pearl (Jackson) Brockman. Helen married Kenny Moore and he preceded her in death. She remarried to Paul...
Mable Lee Houston
May 15, 2021
Mable L. Houston, 92, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, in Park Ridge, IL. Services to celebrate Mable’s life will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 2:00pm at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Dr. Ray Clark officiating. Visitation...
Marcia Jean Rucker
May 13, 2021
Marcia Jean Rucker, 69, of Decatur, IL passed away May 13, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Marcia was born November 6, 1951 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William and Jacqueline (Ferris) Shaw. She married Clyde Rucker in Decatur, IL in 1969. Marcia was a member of Christ Lutheran...
Larry Lawler
May 13, 2021
Larry Lawler was called home on May 13, 2021, two days short of his 86th birthday. He was a recent resident of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL. Larry was born on May 15, 1935 in Vandalia, IL, the sixth of seven children, son of George Nelson and Anna Bell (Stout) Lawler. Larry was...