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Donna Mae Tucker
May 19, 2019
Donna Mae Tucker, 83, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Donna was born September 18, 1935, in Oakley, IL to Oscar Donald and Gladys Pauline (Collins) Eades. She married Richard Gaines Tucker on December 17, 2005. He passed away April 26, 2018....
Moises M. Luna-Carrera
May 17, 2019
Decatur – Moises M. Luna-Carrera, 64, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. Moises was born July 22, 1954, in Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Antelmo Luna and Maria Carrera. He worked as a laborer at Tate & Lyle and attended Iglecia De Christo Elin Palabra Miel. He married Romana...
Robert "Bob" L. High
May 17, 2019
Robert “Bob” L. High (Bobby Robert Louis “Beaver”) High, 74, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend died peacefully on May 17, 2019 at Generations at McKinley Place in Decatur IL. His visitation will be held on Monday, May 20th from 5-7 PM at Graceland Fairlawn...
Amanda Ann Trimby
May 17, 2019
Our beloved Amanda “Mandy” Trimby went home to be with her creator Friday, May 17, 2019. She was met in heaven by her Father William Scroggins, and her grandmothers Daisy Scroggins and Carol Johnson. Mandy was a loving Mother to her daughters, Natalie Armour of North Dakota, and Abigail Trimby of...
Leslie E. Carr
May 16, 2019
Leslie Eugene Carr, 86, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Fair Havens Christian Home, surrounded by his loving family. Leslie was born August 12, 1932 in Decatur, to Leslie Erwin and Helen Rae (Myers) Carr. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He married Shirley Joan...
Basil Edward French
May 14, 2019
Basil Edward French, 92, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Basil was born May 9, 1927, in Jasper County, IL, the son of Elmer Russel and Bertha (James) French. Basil served his country in the Navy during WWII and is an over 50 year member of the American Legion 105 and over 20 year...
Janis Jones
May 13, 2019
Janis Jones, 93, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at Imboden Creek Living Center, surrounded by her loving family. Janis was born September 18, 1925, in Hurst, IL to Brenton H. and Mary (Smith) Davis. She married Roy Peters, Sr., and they had two beautiful children together. He...
Karen Lynette Harding
May 12, 2019
Karen Lynette Harding, 79, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully, May 12, 2019 at Stoneridge Manor in Ridgetop, TN. Her sister, Susan Blystone, was by her side holding her hand and reassuring her that Jesus loved her. Karen was born November 15, 1939 to Lester and Dorothy Mullen. She worked...
Harold D. Karr
May 11, 2019
Harold D. Karr, 93, of Decatur, passed away Saturday May 11, 2019, at Imboden Creek Living Center. Harold was born April 28, 1926, in Decatur, IL to Charles and Esta (Perkins) Karr. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. He married Doris M. Scribner on April 28, 1946 in...
Mary Hilligoss
May 10, 2019
Mary A. Hilligoss, 74, of Decatur, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, in her home. Mary was born October 8, 1944, in Quincy, IL, to Elmo and Virginia (Clemens) Warning. She married John Russell Hilligoss on May 31, 1974, in Humboldt, IL. Mary loved going bowling with her husband every week. She...
Brian David Myers
May 10, 2019
Decatur – Brian David Myers, 39, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. Brian was born August 28, 1979, in Decatur, IL, the son of Donald E. and Chris A. (Carter) Myers. A Star Wars fan and collector of comic books, Legos and bobble heads, Brian was affiliated with Maranatha Assembly...
Thomas Lee Irwin
May 07, 2019
Thomas Lee Irwin was born March 26, 1934 in Menard, Co. Illinois. He passed away May 7, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. The only child of Howard Lee and Alma Sallee Irwin. Tom grew up in Cody, Wyoming. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War period. Tom...