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Gerald A. Petro
Jan. 24, 2021
DECATUR - Gerald Arthur Petro, 76, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born May 14, 1944 in Decatur, IL and was a graduate of Lakeview High School. He made many friends throughout his tenure of over 10 years at Essex Wire and...
Alberta Long
Jan. 24, 2021
Alberta Long, 95, passed away on January 24, 2021 surrounded by her family. Alberta was born on November 23, 1925 in Decatur, the daughter of Roy and Elsie (Miller) Preston. She married Charles M. Long. Alberta leaves a daughter Donna (Carrol) Sperry of Decatur; seven grandchildren, eleven...
Mr. Michael J. Phillips
Jan. 24, 2021
Michael J. Phillips, 63, of Decatur, passed away on January 24, 2021 at his residence. Michael was born on May 31, 1957 in Decatur, the son of James Clarence and Mary Lou Summers Phillips. Michael is survived by his son: Torrance Murphy of Decatur; brothers: Joe Phillips of Houston, TX; Steve...
Dorothy Shingleton
Jan. 24, 2021
DECATUR - Dorothy Shingleton, 80, of Decatur, IL passed away January 24, 2021 at her residence. Dorothy was born December 13, 1940 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Benjamin F. and Evelyn (Willouby) Riehlee. She married Billy P. Shingleton on April 3, 1996 in Decatur, IL. Dorothy was a nurse's...
Elizabeth R. Anderson
Jan. 23, 2021
Elizabeth “Bette” Ruth Anderson, 95, of Decatur, IL passed away January 23, 2021 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Bette was born December 29, 1925 in Filmore, IL, the daughter of Glenn and Lillie Knodle. She married John A. Anderson and he preceded her in death. She was a member of Riverside...
Carolyn Maschoff
Jan. 22, 2021
Carolyn Lynn Maschoff, 82, of Decatur, went home to be with the lord on January 22, 2021. Carolyn was born on January 15, 1939 in Waggoner, Illinois to Ted and Ruth (Cranford) Lynn. After working at Borg-Warner for many years, Carolyn graduated from Alexandria Therapeutic Massage School in...
Jeffrey Paul Neal Snyder
Jan. 19, 2021
Jeffrey Paul Neal Snyder, 56, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in his home. Jeff was born on May 13, 1964 in Decatur, IL to Leonard Paul and Darlene Frances (Cook) Snyder. Jeff loved his cubbies and cowboys, watching sports was his thing. He is survived by his three daughters,...
Derrick Keller
Jan. 18, 2021
Derrick W. Keller, 30, of Forsyth, passed away January 18, 2021 at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Derrick was born March 28, 1990 in Decatur, the son of Sean and Theresa Keller. Derrick is survived by his mother: Theresa Keller; father: Sean Keller; Grandparents: Mary and Bill Dunn; Joyce...
Sharon A. Moran
Jan. 17, 2021
Sharon Ann Moran, 78, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Quincy, IL. Sharon was born April 18, 1942, in Decatur, IL to Dewey Franklin and Rhoda Frances (Warner) Mathews, Jr. She married Dale E. Moran, Sr. On March 31, 1961 in Decatur, IL. She was a member of Life Foursquare...
Gregory William Mowry
Jan. 16, 2021
Decatur – Gregory William Mowry, 68, of Springfield, IL, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. Gregory was born in Decatur, IL, on December 30, 1952, the son of Vernon D. and Gloria K. (Davis) Mowry. He worked in quality control at Caterpillar for many years. Gregory was an amazing...
Michael Duane Hackney
Jan. 16, 2021
Michael Duane Hackney, 65, of Decatur, IL passed away January 16, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Michael was born June 28, 1955 in Decatur, IL, the son of Melvin and Loretta (Rollings) Hackney. He married Christine Moyer on July 4, 2005 in Decatur, IL. Michael was an auditor for Caterpillar...
Mary Jean Hastings
Jan. 16, 2021
Mary Jean Hastings, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 16, 2021 at Hickory Point Christian Village. Mary was born on November 29, 1926 in Decatur, the daughter of Clarence and Eva Roderick. She met Wayne Hastings while working at the Houdaille Hershey War Plant in Decatur. They...