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James S. Floyd, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family at 4:32 AM Tuesday morning. Per his wishes, there will be no services or funeral. A private family service will be held at a later date at his gravesite in Camp Butler National Cemetery as Jim had tremendous...

Michael Jay Hershfelt, 70, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born September 1, 1949, in Decatur, to Robert Walter and Kathryn Louise (Daly) Hershfelt. He was co-owner of United Automobile Electric Company until closed. Later,...

David Allen Denton, 73, of Maroa, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Springfield. David was born October 4, 1946, in Pana, IL to Vernon and Eunice (Graham) Denton. He graduated from Assumption High School. David proudly served in the United States Marine Corp during...

Jason Allan “Murph” Murphey age 43 of Decatur Il. Passed away on April 9th 2020 Jason was born on May 6th1976 to Dan and Kathy. Jason graduated from MacArthur high school in 1994. He played offensive line guard as #70 “#70 in your program #1 in your hearts”. Jason was always trying to put a smile...

Decatur – Michael Kent Kraus, 69, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020. Michael was born on July 30, 1950, in Pana, IL, the son of Henry and Mary (Corley) Kraus. He worked as an operator for ADM and loved to fish and play pool. He married Virginia Pettit on August 24, 1991 and she...

Decatur – Iris Carolyn Bloomfield, 93, of Decatur, went to her heavenly home on April 8, 2020. Ike was born on November 18, 1926. She was the daughter of Evelyn and Harry Fletcher of Beardstown, IL. She also had the greatest step-father, Dean Beemer, whom she loved dearly. Ike married her...

Martha Chiligiris, 91, of Decatur died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Martha was born September 25, 1928 in Decatur, the only child of Peter R. and Mary (Strat) Soffas. She married George A. Chiligiris, M.D. June 25, 1950 in Decatur. He preceded her in death March 19,...

Debra Kay Clark, 65, of Decatur, formerly of Clinton, passed away peacefully Friday, April 3, 2020, in her home. Debra was born September 17, 1954 in Clinton, IL, to Leonard Lewis and Billie Jo (Clary) Spurling, Jr. She married Timothy G. Clark on September 12, 1986 in Decatur, IL. Debra loved to...

Estella Marie Sterling, 88, of Decatur, IL passed away April 1, 2020 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Estella was born June 23, 1931 in Assumption, IL, the daughter of Earl P. and Mary A. (Thurn) Bilyeu. She married Donald Sterling on August 24, 1951 in Decatur, IL. Estella and her husband had...

Harold James “Butch” Frazier, 70, of Decatur, IL passed away April 1, 2020 at Villa Clara Acute Care, Decatur, IL. Butch was born September 22, 1949 in Decatur, IL, the son of Harold and Mary (Crum) Frazier. Butch worked as a handyman with his father. He was a 30 year member of the Eagle’s Club...

Shirley M. Van Hook, 90, of Taylorville, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Life’s Journey Senior Living in Taylorville. Shirley was born on April 16, 1929 in Lincoln, IL to Dr. C.E. and Margaret (Stumpf) Hildreth. She married Vernon Van Hook on December 2, 1949 in Mt....

Elizabeth (Baker) Hewey, 85, of Argenta, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth was born October 5, 1934, in Bayle City, IL to Arthur M. and Beulah R. (Lee) Baker. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in Education. She taught school...