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Sylvia M. Herold
Mar. 28, 2018
Sylvia M. Herold, 77, Decatur, died Wednesday (March 28, 2018). Loving wife, mother and grandmother. Sylvia was a woman of faith in God and will be missed dearly by all who knew her. We all love you Mom spread your wings & rejoice. Memorial services to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be 11:00 AM...
Margaret G. Henderson
Mar. 28, 2018
Margaret Henderson, 88, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Hickory Point Christian Village. Margaret was born January 26, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of Frederick and Wilhelmina (Barr) Lipka. She married Robert “Bob” Henderson on August 15, 1951. He preceded her in...
Rita Rose Huck
Mar. 27, 2018
Rita Rose Huck, 85, of Decatur, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Rita was born on January 30, 1933 in Perryville, MO, the daughter of Simon and Julia (Moore) Parres. Rita married Gerald Huck on June 15, 1957 in Ste. Genevieve, MO. Surviving are her...
Martha Hall
Mar. 25, 2018
Martha Hall of Decatur, IL, “went home” on March 25 after a sustained and courageous battle with cancer and treatments. Martha married Ken Hall shortly after high school graduation and the two remained married for 46 happy years. She was extremely close with her two sons and their wives – Brian...
Robert Borsay
Mar. 25, 2018
Robert “Bob” Eugene Borsay was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania on August 13th, 1919 to Adolph and Rose Borsay. He passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, from complications of pneumonia at the age of 98. Bob was one of six children, he grew up in Monessen and New York City. In the fall of 1941, he...
Sondra Lindberg
Mar. 25, 2018
Sondra E. Lindberg, 76, of Decatur, passed away at 3:35 PM on March 25, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. A private service for friends and family will be held at a later date. Sondra was born to Ronald and Eileen Lindberg in Decatur, IL, November 11, 1941. Sondra leaves behind one...
Carrie M. Burwell
Mar. 24, 2018
Decatur – Carrie M. Burwell, 96, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 in Imboden Creek Living Center. Carrie was born September 18, 1921 in Uniontown, PA, the daughter of Harry S. and Ella (Reed) Griffin. A homemaker, Carrie proudly served our country in the Women’s Army Corps. She...
Dorothy Eileen Gash
Mar. 24, 2018
Dorothy Eileen Gash, 96, of Clinton, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born June 19, 1921, in Clinton, IL, to Samuel P. and Pearl (Kinney) Patterson. She married Warner J. Gash on September 5, 1936, in Clinton, IL. He passed away...
Louise J. Kiraly
Mar. 24, 2018
Louise J. Kiraly “Nonnie”, 83, of Decatur, IL, peacefully entered into rest on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Hickory Point Christian Village in Decatur. Louise was born June 13, 1934 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Rocco and Stella L. (Fowler) Centolo. Louise’s work accomplishments were being an...
Terry McGee
Mar. 23, 2018
Terry Lee McGee, 57, of Decatur, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at Generations at Mckinley Place, surrounded by her family. Terry was born July 10, 1960 in Decatur, IL to George Newton and Marjorie (Black) McGee. She loved word puzzles, crocheting, listening to music and playing bingo, but...
Virginia Labhardt
Mar. 22, 2018
Virginia Labhardt, 86, of Decatur, passed away Thursday evening, March 22, 2018, at Lincolnshire Place. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Edward Smith
Mar. 21, 2018
Edward L. Smith, 83, passed away at 6:55 PM on March 21, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. Ed was born to George and Alice Eddy Smith in Springfield, IL, December 2, 1934. He retired from the US Navy after more than 20 years of service. Some of his duty assignments included two...