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Thomas L. Cropper, 77, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, in his home.  Tom was born January 23, 1942, in Macomb, IL, the son of Leighton Meadows and Ora Elizabeth (Hamilton) Cropper. He grew up in Niantic, IL and graduated from college in Kansas State University, with a degree in...

Floyd H. Zerfowski was the oldest living retiree, retiring in 1970, from the Decatur Police Department, who passed away in his home on May 5, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, IN on February 15, 1920, the son of a Wabash Railroad worker Emil H. and Anna Marie (Scheffler) Zerfowski.  Floyd moved to...

Niantic – Wanda Alyce RIcketts Conner, 81, of Niantic, IL, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at home after a long illness. Wanda graduated from Monticello High School in 1957 and then attended Mr. Johns School of Cosmetology in Decatur. Wanda worked out of her home for years in Monticello as a...

Decatur – Ronald L. “Ron” Gillen, 83, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 in Life’s Journey Senior Living, Taylorville, IL. Ron was born August 5, 1935 in Decatur, the son of Albert Lee and Martha Ellen (Gaston) Gillen. He graduated from Lakeview High School where he was proud to play...

Joseph Edward Bricker, 55, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Joe was born January 20, 1964, in Alton, IL to Homer Edward and Marie Clarice (Gutherie) Bricker.   He is survived by his son, Dakota Bricker of Mt. Zion; three step-children, Brandyn (Angie)...

Alvin Jones, Jr, 82, of Decatur, IL fondly known as “Newt”, passed away May 1, 2019 at Fair Havens Christian Home.  Alvin was born September 30, 1936, in Brownsville, TN, the son of Henry and Verene (Rhodes) Jones.  He married Lennie Ruth Perkins on October 14, 1956 in Tennessee.    Alvin was a...

Virginia Lucile Nansen, 96, of Springfield, formerly of Warrensburg, passed away April 30, 2019 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield, IL.  Virginia was born May 7, 1922 in Wayne City, IL, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Ray) Collie.  She was a veteran of the United States Navy serving...

Kathleen Nell (Crum) Colbert Branham, 85, of Decatur, IL passed away April 29, 2019 at Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  Kathleen was born August 30, 1933 in Havana, IL, the daughter of Howard and Alice Fern (Smith) Crum.  She was employed as an X-ray coordinator at Decatur...

Rose Mary Roethe, 74, of Decatur, IL passed away April 29, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Rose was born February 26, 1945 in Clinton, IL the daughter of John and Mildred (Vinson) Bateson.  She married Donald Eugene Roethe on April 10, 1963.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed country...

Tawney Rae Sanderlin, 70, of Decatur, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, in Generations at McKinley Place.  Tawney was born December 26, 1948, in Decatur, IL to James and Carrie Elaine (Fowler) Sanderlin. She was a hairdresser for many years. She went back to school and graduated with her...

Judith D. Baum, 75, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 in her home with her family by her side. Per Judith’s wishes cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. No services are planned. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to DMH Hospice, 2870 N. Main...

Paul E. Bradford, 76, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  Paul was born July 2, 1942, in Pana, IL to Arthur E. and Ethel L. (Clayton) Bradford. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He married Phyllis J....