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James Thomas Jones
Aug. 25, 2020
James T. Jones, 49, of Decatur, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 25, 2020. James was born January 31, 1971, in Decatur, to James Thomas and Louise (Jones) Johnson. He loved music, dance and was the most serious and funniest person, but most of all, he loved spending time with his...
Shellie Kay Getz
Aug. 25, 2020
Shellie Kay Getz, age 54, of Decatur, IL passed away on August 25, 2020 at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. Shellie was born on March 7, 1966 in Decatur, the daughter of Martin Leroy Matlock and Sandra Downey. Cremation services were provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur,...
Joan Williams Randall
Aug. 24, 2020
Joan (Williams) Randall, formerly of Bement, IL, passed away on her 87th birthday. She was born August 24, 1933 in Decatur, IL and was the daughter of Roscoe and Josephine Brannon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie, her parents, 5 siblings, her son Jimmy and infant son. She leaves 5...
Angela Jo Lowe
Aug. 24, 2020
Angela J. Lowe, age 52, of Decatur passed away on August 24, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. Angie was born July 6, 1968 in Decatur, the daughter of Charles “Bud” and Linda Sue Barnes Whitaker. Angie married Danny Lowe on November 16, 1991 at Camp Wilson 4 Square Gospel Church...
Virginia Frances Wilhem
Aug. 24, 2020
Virginia F. Wilhelm, age 92, of Decatur, IL, was peacefully called home on August 24, 2020 at Imboden Creek in Decatur. Virginia was born December 12, 1927 in Findlay, IL, the daughter of Fred and Mabel Wilson Darnell. She married Carl Wilhelm on May 28, 1947 in Findlay. Virginia is survived by...
Edward Stanton Clark Jr.
Aug. 23, 2020
Edward Stanton Clark, Jr, 58, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020. Ed was born July 19, 1962, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Edward Stanton and Beverly Frances (Peak) Clark, Sr. He was a welder for Micar Company for many years. Ed loved playing drums, shooting pool, but most of all, he...
Maria L. Karmatzis
Aug. 23, 2020
Maria Lynn Karmatzis, 60, of Decatur, IL, passed away August 23, 2020 in Decatur, IL. Maria was born June 19, 1960, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Nicholas and Emma Georgiann (Wright) Karmatzis. Maria was a dietician supervisor in the health care field and loved being a Mary Kay sales rep....
Nola F. Robinson
Aug. 23, 2020
Decatur – Nola F. Robinson, 88, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2020, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Nola was born March 14, 1932, in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of Charles W. and Myrtle (Hargrove) Menees. She was a homemaker who married Donald E. Robinson on September 28,...
Judith Ann Rufus
Aug. 22, 2020
Judith Rufus, age 65 passed away August 22, at her home. Judith was born October 23, 1954, in Hillsboro, IL to Lester and Delsie (Cruze) Rufus Judith valued the time spent with her family, country music, line dancing, crafting and was an avid collector of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Judith is...
Alaina Nicole Jarnagin
Aug. 21, 2020
Alaina, 4, of Bethany passed away Friday August 21, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Alaina was born Monday September 21, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Alaina is the daughter of Alec K. Jarnagin and Ashley L. Wood. Alaina has one brother, Jameson E. Jarnagin. Alaina is the grandchild of Nicki...
Nelle Mitchell Droll
Aug. 21, 2020
Nelle Mitchell Droll, age 95, of Decatur, IL passed away at 3:29 AM on August 21, 2020 at Villa Clara in Decatur, IL. Nelle was born June 19, 1925, in Tompkonsville, KY, the daughter of Broner and Ida Rhoton McPheron. Nelle married Asa Droll on November 2, 1944 in Normal, IL. Asa passed away in...
Elizabeth "Liddy" Keith
Aug. 20, 2020
Elizabeth “Liddy” Keith, 80, passed away peacefully on the beautiful morning of August 20, 2020 at her home in Decatur, IL, and now walks with God. Liddy was born October 2, 1939 in Council Bluffs, IA, the daughter of Raymond and Iva. She married Donald on June 23, 1959 in Jefferson City, MO at...