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Richard A. Cervantes, 69, died peacefully at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Florida on January 2, 2019 after a long and challenging quality of life fight with autoimmune disease, lymphoma, diabetes, and congestive heart failure.  Rich’s life was particularly defined by his quest to understand...

Marty Atchason passed away in her home on January 1, 2019 at the age of 95. Born on March 10, 1923 to Raymond and Hazel Lane in Bement, Illinois. Marty spent her entire life in Central Illinois and shortly after the death of her husband, Lloyd Atchason, at 91 she picked up stakes and moved to...

Lois B. Weldy, 96, of Decatur, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, at Generations at McKinley Place.  Mrs. Weldy was born November 26, 1922, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of George Elmer and Luella (Landrum) Eckhardt. Lois was a homemaker and loving mother. In her younger years she loved to...

Michael Frank Clendenen, 57, of Decatur, IL passed away, December 29, 2018 at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, IL.    Michael was born August 1, 1961 in Decatur, IL, the son of Ronald Clarence and Bettimarie (Morey) Clendenen.  He enjoyed 35 years with his wife, Gail...

Jerome “Popeye” Hall, 65, of Decatur, IL, passed away December 29, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.    Jerome was born February 18, 1953, in Decatur, IL, the son of James and Daisy (Gates) Hall Sr.  He worked for various employers in the community, including Jan Master, US Scrap and Metal, ADM,...

Eve Shade peacefully passed away in her sleep on 12/29/18.  She was born on September 2, 1930 in Buffalo, NY.  She graduated from West Virginia University in 1952 and worked for Procter & Gamble until she married Robert L. Shade in 1956.  She lived in Decatur, Illinois for 45 years before...

James Roger Manuel, Sr. 76, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his family.  James was born September 14, 1942, in Herrick, IL, to James L. and Fern V. (Sarver) Manuel. He proudly served in the United States Army. James married Linda Dyer on December 6,...

Debra Kay Tertocha, 63, of Decatur, IL passed away December 25, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.    Debra was born January 23, 1953 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of John and Phyllis Joanne (Craw) Wheeler.  She was a cosmetologist and had taught cosmetology at Mr. John’s School of...

Phillip Gebhart, 78, passed away December 24, 2018 at Heritage Health in Springfield, Il.  Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Decatur – Alfred J. Hill, 76, passed away in his home on December 24th, 2018 in Decatur, IL.   Al was born on January 29, 1942 in Decatur, IL. He was the son of Cynthia Alice and Alfred Hill. He was a graduate of Bement High School. Al retired from A.E. Staley. He was an avid fisherman and...

Janice E. Geier, 89, of Decatur, passed away Saturday evening, December 22, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her family.  Janice was born February 11, 1929, in Mt. Horeb, WI, to Fred and Ella (Rischmueller) Heuser. She married Julius D. Geier on June 21, 1952, in Mt. Horeb, WI. He passed away...

Daphne Ann Cunningham, 90, of Oakley, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.  Daphne was born October 11, 1928, in Chicago, IL to Hobart and Janet (Miller) Jackson. She married Carl Lester Cunningham. Daphne was a member of Oakley Brick...