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Braxton Tyler Payton
Jul. 27, 2020
Braxton Tyler Payton, infant son, of Andrew Payton and Jaycie Frederick, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on July 27, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He is survived by his parents; his sister, Alana Coleman; his brother, Brody Frederick; his fraternal grandparents, Sandra...
Aldo Mancinelli
Jul. 27, 2020
Aldo Mancinelli, 91, passed away peacefully in his home on July 27th, 2020, surrounded by family and a close friend. Aldo was born on July 29, 1928, in Steubenville, Ohio. After serving three years in the Army Air Forces during World War II, his lifelong passion for classical music led to his...
Dorothy J Wallace
Jul. 27, 2020
Our God fearing mother, Dorothy Jeanne Wallace (nee Mullinax), loving wife of Robert Wallace, left this world and all its sorrows, on July 27, 2020. She was born on a farm Sept. 23, 1926, in Texico, Jefferson County, Illinois. She was a devoted mother to her children: son, Larry and wife, Nan...
Sandra Kaye Smith
Jul. 26, 2020
Sandra Kaye Smith, 60, of Decatur passed away at 9:05 PM on July 26, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in Peoria, IL. Sandra was born on February 27, 1960, the daughter of James D. and Barbara J. Grider McCarty. Sandra is survived by her loving companion, Velde “Pete” Coggins of Decatur; Sisters Linda...
Max Deters
Jul. 25, 2020
Max Allan Deters, 68, of Mt. Auburn, IL passed away July 25, 2020 at his residence. Max was born September 17, 1951, in Austin, MN, the son of Casper Frank and Erma Kathleen (Minnich) Deters. He married Joyce Gipson. Max worked as a CNC Machinist for many years. He enjoyed raising Birmingham...
Kimberly Ann Campbell
Jul. 24, 2020
Decatur – Kimberly Ann Campbell, 60, of Decatur, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Kimberly was born on November 19, 1959, in Decatur, the daughter of Jack Cherry and Barbara Mack. She worked as a CNA and was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael...
Peggy Sue Puckett
Jul. 24, 2020
Decatur – Peggy Sue Puckett, 73, of Decatur, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Peggy was born on November 17, 1946, in Illiopolis. She was a member of Maranatha East and had worked as a waitress and secretary. She married Nyle Puckett on September 12, 1992, and he...
Judith Ann Dick
Jul. 24, 2020
Decatur – Judith A. Dick, 72, of Decatur, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. Judith was born on April 30, 1948, in Decatur, the daughter of Oliver and Mary (Wilbur) Pennypacker. A homemaker, Judith married Raymond Dick on May 7, 1966 in Bement, IL, and he preceded her in death on October 12,...
JoAnn Ford
Jul. 23, 2020
JoAnn Ford, age 90, of Decatur passed away on July 23, 2020 at Prairie Creek Village in Decatur. JoAnn was born November 3, 1929 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Clarence and Pauline Causey Walker. JoAnn married Walter Ford, and he preceded her in death. JoAnn is survived by her daughter Rita...
Lillian Ann Storm
Jul. 23, 2020
Lillian A. (Kuizin) Storm, 93, of Mahomet and mother of Leslie K. Storm, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Urbana, Illinois. Lillian was born July 12, 1927 in her parents home at 111 Henry St. in Bulpitt, Illinois. Her parents Anne & Joseph Kuizin, immigrated from Lithuanian when they...
Perry "Butch" M. Bean
Jul. 22, 2020
Perry "Butch" Mason Bean, 70, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born January 13, 1950, in Decatur, IL to Robert Francis and Patricia Peggy (Alderson) Bean. He married Jacque Walker on May 4, 2012, in...
Carlyle Whitly Baldis
Jul. 22, 2020
Carlyle Whitly Baldis, 57, of Weldon, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Carlyle was born October 13, 1962, in Springfield, IL to Walker Whitly and Thelma LaVonne (Welge) Baldis. He married Susan Ann Anderson on September 26, 1992 in Argenta,...