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Terry Lynn Reed
Jul. 21, 2020
Terry Lynn Reed, 66, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born May 6, 1954, in Decatur, IL to Jesse James and Alice Marie (Myers) Reed. He married the love of his life Carolyn Sue Roof on July 14, 1974. Terry...
Anne Kovalcik
Jul. 21, 2020
Anne Loyd Kovalcik raced into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday morning July 21, 2020 in Decatur, IL. Her humble servant heart, remain in this world with everyone she knew and loved. In sadness we say goodbye only for a moment and with Joyful hearts we look forward to an eternal reunion. Anne was a...
Janet E. Lepianka
Jul. 20, 2020
Janet E. Lepianka, age 98, of Decatur, passed away July 20, 2020 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Janet was born June 17, 1922 in Kewanee, IL the daughter of Claude and Mildred (Currier) Wright. She married John Lepianka, February 23, 1944 in Kewanee, IL. John died April 6, 1957. Janet is survived...
Mary E. Hampton
Jul. 20, 2020
Decatur – Mary E. Hampton, 83, of Decatur, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mary was born December 11, 1936, in Oakwood, IL, the daughter of Chester J. and Elsie (Hicks) Walton. She worked at G.E. here in Decatur until the plant closed and then enrolled in the...
Tammy Lynn Herschberger
Jul. 18, 2020
Tammy Lynn Herschberger, 50, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur.
Mable Esther Powell
Jul. 18, 2020
Mable Esther Powell Place of Birth: Mason, Tennessee Religious Affiliation: Christian Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and devoted friend peacefully passed away at the age of 91 on July 18, 2020 in Mequon, Wisconsin. Mable was born on May 24, 1929 in Mason, Tennessee to Jesse and...
Henry Schwarz
Jul. 18, 2020
Henry E. Schwarz, age 70, of Decatur, passed away July 18, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Henry was born January 24, 1950 in Decatur, IL the son of Eugene and Nancy Davis Schwarz. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He married Marilyn Kay Logan December 24, 1973 in Decatur, IL. Henry...
Russell Dale Sharp
Jul. 17, 2020
Russell Dale Sharp, 60, of Decatur, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 in Kindred Hospital in Peoria. Russell was born April 13, 1960, in Decatur, to Floyd Franklin and Barbara Jean (Clements) Sharp. Russell worked in construction for many years, but his passion and love for working on the farm...
Roxanne Marie Tacke
Jul. 17, 2020
Roxanne Marie Tacke, 20, of Decatur, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Roxanne was born July 11, 2000, in Centralia, IL to Paula Tacke and John Knisley. She attended MacArthur High School, loved music, dance, her elephant, her best...
Linda Sinnard
Jul. 16, 2020
Linda L. Sinnard, 70, of Decatur, IL passed away July 16, 2020 at her residence. Linda was born in Taylorville, IL on June 2, 1950, the daughter of Lester Eugene and Mary Catherine Williams Hancock. Linda is survived by 2 sons and 10 grandchildren. Linda is also survived by her daughter Leslie...
Alma B. (Welch) Schueler
Jul. 16, 2020
Alma B. (Welch) Schueler, 93, of Decatur, IL, and Highland Heights, KY, passed away July 16, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas, KY. Alma was born February 26, 1927, to Charles and Dora (Vidal) Welch. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Cincinnati and...
Savannah "Nanny" Lee Mosley
Jul. 15, 2020
Savannah “Nanny" Lee Mosley, 16, of Maroa, passed away July 15, 2020, in rural Decatur, due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Savannah was born April 30, 2004, in Decatur, to Roger Lee and Candita Marie (Wilson) Mosley. She was a student at Maroa-Forsyth High School/Milligan....