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Norma Jean Wilson
Jul. 13, 2020
Norma Jean Wilson, age 93, of Decatur passed away on July 13, 2020 at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth. Norma was born September 6, 1926 in Forrest, IL, the daughter of John E. and Lucille Havener Branson. Norma married James R. Wilson on March 4, 1943 in Clayton, MO. James passed away...
Duane Phillip Forbes
Jul. 11, 2020
Duane Phillip Forbes, 71, of Mountain Home, AR passed away at his home on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was born March 20, 1949 in Decatur, IL to parents Glenn William Forbes and Marjorie Pauline Hoover. He served his country in the Air Force and was a retired union sheet metal worker. Duane...
Robert Joseph Moore
Jul. 11, 2020
Robert Joseph Moore, 77, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020, after his resilient battle with cancer, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Robert was born January 15, 1943, in Van Nuys, California to Roy Jefferson and Katherine (Bosley) Moore. He married Delores...
Russell E. Musgraves, Sr.
Jul. 10, 2020
Russell E. Musgraves, Sr. 78, of Pana, passed away Friday July 10, 2020 at Heritage Health in Pana. Russell was born November 6, 1941, in Murphysboro, IL, to Clifford Allen and Annie (May) Musgraves. He is survived by four sons, Clifford Musgraves, Sr., Russell Eugene Musgraves, Jr., Marvin Leroy...
Donald K. Dillie
Jul. 10, 2020
Forsyth - Donald K. Dillie, 89, of Forsyth passed away peacefully at his residence on July 10, 2020. Don was born on July 17, 1930, in St. Mary’s Hospital, East St. Louis, Illinois, to Thelma Knight and Orville Lewis Dillie. He grew up in the house his grandfather built, graduated from East St....
Derbara Jean Garner
Jul. 06, 2020
Derbara Jean Garner, 81, of Decatur, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Derbara was born June 15, 1939, in Decatur, IL to Darold Dwayne and Erma Louise (Mueller) Ray. She married Gary Russell Garner, Sr. He passed away July 10, 2015. She is survived by...
Nancy J. Hart
Jul. 06, 2020
Shelbyville – Nancy J. Hart, 81, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, at Shelbyville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Nancy was born May 17, 1939, in Decatur, the daughter of Donell Evan and Sylvia Dora (Adams) Bechtel. A member of the Methodist...
Benita May Spellman
Jul. 05, 2020
Benita May Spellman, 83, of Decatur, IL, fell asleep July 5, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital where she passed into the arms of Jesus, who delivered her to her loved ones who have passed before her. Benita was born February 26, 1937 in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Ernest Irwin and Norin (Gillispie)...
James Lee Rucker
Jul. 05, 2020
James Lee Rucker, 63, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. James was born May 14, 1957, in Olongapo City, Philippines, to Delmer Dean and Gloria (Sarmiento) Rucker. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. James was a State Trooper for...
Theodore Eugene Mattingly Sr.
Jul. 04, 2020
Theodore Eugene Mattingly, Sr, peacefully went to be with the Lord in heaven on July 4, 2020. Ted was born December 7, 1953 in Decatur, IL, the son of Percy T. Mattingly and Beatrice Helen (nee) Pate. Ted graduated from Lakeview High School and then went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force as an...
William E. Sandage
Jul. 04, 2020
William E. Sandage, 62, 0f Decatur, IL, passed away July 4, 2020 at his residence. Bill was born March 22, 1958 in Decatur, IL, the son of, David Earl and Linda (Edgecombe) Sandage. He married Patricia “Pat” Goodall, April 20, 2001 in Decatur, IL. Bill was a carpenter by trade. He was an avid...
Dennis Wayne VonHatten
Jul. 04, 2020
Dennis Wayne VonHatten, 70, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, in his home. Dennis was born August 6, 1949, in Decatur, IL to Louis Henry and Charlotte May (Edwards) VonHatten. He married Theresa Marie Korando on August 20, 1978 in Mt. Zion, IL. Dennis loved fishing, rebuilding...