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Samuel C. Miracle Jinks
Mar. 04, 2021
Decatur – Samuel C. Miracle Jinks, 68, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his sister by his side. Sam was born February 3, 1953, in Vanceburg, KY, the son of Kleon Jinks and Rida L. Kennard. He worked as a manager of various restaurants. Sam is...
Austen Lee Huffman
Mar. 02, 2021
HAMMOND- Austen Lee Huffman, 21, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Carle Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Services to celebrate Austen’s life will be held at 2 PM Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Oakley Brick Church, Cerro Gordo. Visitation will be held from noon...
Darwin Dale Tippit
Mar. 02, 2021
Decatur – Darwin Dale Tippit, 57, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. Darwin was born November 12, 1963, in Decatur, the son of Charles and Charlotte (Reed) Tippit. A welder, Darwin loved to watch NASCAR and sing karaoke. He married Lisa Goodwin...
Victoria June McMahon
Mar. 01, 2021
Victoria June McMahon, 62, of Decatur, passed away on March 1, 2021 at her residence. Victoria was born October 16, 1958 in Decatur, the daughter of Francis and Peggy Walsmith Fedie. Victoria married Mike McMahon. He passed away on March 31, 2017. Victoria is survived by her mother: Peggy Fedie;...
Barbara Jean Fletcher
Mar. 01, 2021
Barbara Jean Fletcher, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away March 1, 2021 at Heritage Health of Mt Zion, IL. Barbara was born November 26 1936 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Albert and Opal (Lawrence) Badorek. She married William A. Fletcher on February 15, 1954 in Decatur, IL. She had enjoyed...
Carl A. Simroth
Feb. 28, 2021
Carl Albert Simroth (92) passed away February 28,2021 with family by his side. Carl was born January 28, 1929 in Decatur IL to Paul (PK) and Florence (Tucker) Simroth. His wife Annalee (Lindsey) Simroth preceded him in death in July 2012. He is survived by his brother Donald (Nancy) Simroth (VA)...
Linda Lou Robb
Feb. 26, 2021
Linda Lou Robb 76, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2021. She as born on July 14, 1944 in Decatur, IL to Earl and Lillian (Sams) Appelt. She was blessed to be raised by her Uncle and Aunt, Glenn and Zelda Kinney. She is survived by her sons Michael Robb of Decatur, Bruce (Sandy) and...
Vickie Sue Cambruzzi
Feb. 26, 2021
Vickie Sue Cambruzzi, 63, of Decatur, IL, passed away February, 26, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. Vickie was born January 22, 1958 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Leslie Elroy and Shirley Ann (Moore) Durbin. Vickie worked as a housekeeper and a home health caretaker. During her...
Ramona Olson
Feb. 26, 2021
Ramona Olson, 93, of Decatur, IL passed away February 26, 2021 at Heritage Health and Rehabilitation in Mt, Zion, IL.Ramona was born June 17, 1927 in Danforth, IL, the daughter of Allen and Mary Ellen (Sparks) Jones. She married Henry Olson on November 9, 1946 in Bloomington, IL.Ramona found joy...
Sharron L. Stearn
Feb. 24, 2021
Sharron L. Stearn, 79, of Decatur, IL, passed away February 24, 2021 at her residence. Sharron was born April 8, 1941 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Hubert and Eileen Groves. She married William “Bill” Stearn and he preceded her in death. She loved her Sheltie dogs, butterflies and shopping on...
Robin L. Shafer
Feb. 24, 2021
Robin L. (Betzer) Shafer, 57, of Decatur, passed away on February 24, 2021 in her home surrounded by those who loved and were loved by her. Robin was born in Decatur on March 17, 1963, the daughter of Robert E. and Karin (Dash) Betzer. Robin married Robert (Bobby) W. Shafer on June 25, 1988....
James L. Carr
Feb. 22, 2021
James L. Carr, 78, of Avon, IN formerly of Decatur, IL passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at home surrounded by family. James was born on October 20, 1942, the son of James B. and Thelma Carr. He is survived by his 3 daughters: Jeana (Chris) Shroyer, Cheryl (Ken) Hatcher, and Jodi (Darrell)...