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Carol E. Haenny, 81, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Charleston. Carol was born July 23, 1937, in Decatur, the daughter of Richard and Helen Tilbury Personette.  She married William “Bill” Haenny on October 26, 1984.  He...

Johanna Yvonne Scott, 57, of Decatur passed away on January 13, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.  She was born August 26, 1961 in Carbondale, the daughter of Leo and Lena Smith Scott. Johanna was a friend of Jimmy K.  She was known for her kind heart, giving a home to anybody who needed a...

Ellen Lucille Sadowski, 90, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side, January 12, 2019.  Ellen was born September 29, 1928 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Wayne D. and Edith M. (Smith) Johnson.  She married Donald R. Sadowski on June 2, 1956 in Decatur,...

DECATUR — Bechtel, Donald L. “Larry”, died January 12, 2019 at Imboden Creek. There will be no visitation and no service. Memorials are suggested for the Kiwanis Golden K scholarship fund, the Rock Springs Center for environmental study or the Barbra Bechtel scholarship fund at Richland Community...

Decatur – Thomas “Tom” Godfrey Gerk, 80, of Decatur, passed peacefully in his sleep from complications of Dementia Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 7:20 pm. He has now rejoined his beloved wife of 50 years, Barbara. Tom was born August 13, 1938, in Decatur, the son of Ernie and Mary (Spoon) Gerk....

Jeanette Marian Modro, 94, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Jean was born January 7, 1925 in Belleville, IL to Fred and Emma (Lebkuecher) Ehrstein. She married Harold “Moe” Wayne Modro, Sr. on April 10, 1948, in Belleville, IL. He...

Lee L. Brooks, 63, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital.  He was born June 27, 1955, in Brownsville, TN, to Andrews and Jessie Mae (Banks) Brooks, Sr.   He is survived by his son, Dontai Whyte of Minnesota; two sisters, Joyce (Willie) Jarrett of Kansas City,...

Jack Wesley James crossed the finish line of life January 6th, 2019, in the presence of his wife and companion of 28 years, Bonnie. He was a life long harness horseman only to retire at the age of 84. Buying his first horse, Sailor Kenny, at the age of 16 in Hamilton, Ohio in 1962. While in Ohio...

Norma J. Stephens, 93, of Decatur passed away January 6, 2019 at Imboden Living Center. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 19 following a private burial.  Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m., with the service starting at 1:30 p.m. at the...

On Friday, January 4, 2019, Robert “Bob” Wong, loving husband and father, departed this life at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Bob was born September 21, 1932 in Duluth, MN to Harry and Marie (Gunsoles) Wong.  He served his country in the the Army National Guard and worked for many years as a...

Dezmere Dior Roberson, infant son of Kivia Taylor and David Roberson, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services to celebrate Dezmere’s life will be 1 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2019, at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are...

David Eugene Scott, 62, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 8:25 p.m. at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  He was born February 1, 1957 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the son of Woodrow “Woody” and Mary Ellen “Mickey” Freeth Scott.  He married Tina Brohard Braden on February 14,...