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Tammy E. Shingleton
Feb. 05, 2018
Tammy Evelyn Shingleton, 47 of Niantic, IL died February 5, 2018 at Fair Havens Christian Village in Decatur. Memorials services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 9, 2018 at Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Friday...
Deborah L Johnson
Feb. 03, 2018
Deborah Louise Johnson, 69, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Deborah was born July 3, 1948, in St. Louis, MO, to William and Marie (Oliver) Glover. She was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Church of the...
Michael Swingler
Feb. 03, 2018
Michael Swingler, 59, of Decatur, passed away on February 3, 2018 at McKinley Court. Mike was born on February 9, 1959 in Alton, IL to the late Eugene and Eileen Swingler. He enjoyed woodworking and was amazing at it. Mike leaves behind to cherish her precious memories;wife of 14 years, Alida...
Julius D. Geier
Feb. 03, 2018
Julius D. Geier, 88, of Decatur, passed away at 7:55 AM Saturday, February 3, 2018 in his home with his wife, two sons, and daughters-in-law at his side. His oldest son along with two grandchildren were with Julius in spirit. Julius was born February 10, 1929 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of...
Charles Wayne "Poppy" Head
Feb. 02, 2018
Charles “Poppy” Wayne Head, Sr. 63, of York, South Carolina formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 02, 2018 peacefully at home. Born in Decatur, IL, Charles was the son of the late Edward Head and Margaret Franklin Head. He was a medic in the US Army and also served as a...
Jenny Joanne Snyder
Feb. 02, 2018
Jenny Joanne Snyder, 84, of Decatur, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jenny was born April 20, 1933, in Mode, Illinois, daughter of Walter and Martha (Walls) Nichols. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed her family and her many friends at...
Eugene Macke
Feb. 02, 2018
Gene Macke, 90, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Friday, February 2, 2018, at Generations in McKinley Court. He was born August 16, 1927 in Bloomington Wisconsin to Early and Mary (Smith) Macke. Gene grew up on the family farm, along with 1 brother (William) and 3 sisters (Marilyn, Joann,...
Shirley Jones High
Jan. 31, 2018
Shirley Jones High, 81, of Arthur, IL, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at her residence with her family by her side. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday, February, 5, 2018, at Vine Street Christian Church in Arthur, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM till 1:00 PM Monday at the...
William Wooters
Jan. 30, 2018
William Robert Bob Wooters, 82, of Mt. Zion, IL died 4:16 PM January 30, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday February 5, 2018 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Private family graveside services will be at Point Pleasant...
Helen Henrietta Heinkel
Jan. 30, 2018
Decatur – Helen Henrietta Heinkel, 101, of Decatur, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on her birthday Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center with her favorite nurse Vicky at her side. Helen was born on January 30, 1917, in Decatur, Illinois, the...
Shannon Michelle Sparr-Mell
Jan. 29, 2018
Shannon Michelle Sparr-Mell passed away Monday January 29, 2018 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky Ohio surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with breast cancer. Shannon was born September 25, 1971 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of Dannie and Trudy A. Sparr. She is survived by her...
Paula Willis
Jan. 29, 2018
Paula Willis, 61, of Decatur (formerly of Ramsey), passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Paula was born on January 20, 1957 in Tacoma, WA to the late Claude and Rosie (Tidwell) Willis Sr. She enjoyed reading, playing the keyboard, spending time with her grandchildren and...