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Ruth I. Davids
Oct. 16, 2017
Ruth I. Davids, 93, of Decatur passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Ruth was born on September 18, 1924 in Sullivan, IL the daughter of Dick and Ivanora (Vaughan) Ashbrook. She liked to read and do crafts. Surviving are he daughter, Nancy Davids of Decatur; son,...
Mildreana Edmon
Oct. 15, 2017
Mildreana Edmon, 88, of Decatur transitioned from this life to the next on Sunday October 15, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mildrena was born on May 22, 1929 in Chicago, IL. She leaves not to mourn but to cherish fond memories her sons, Rodney White of South Beloit; Perry White of Kenosha,...
Dale Capshaw
Oct. 14, 2017
Dale Capshaw, 87, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Dale was born on May 10, 1930 to the late John and Mary Elizabeth (Biles) Capshaw in Humboldt Township, IL. He married the love of his life, Beverly Matthews on July...
Michael A. Harris
Oct. 12, 2017
Michael A. Harris, 59, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Michael was born on January 15, 1958 in White Plains, NY the son of Alexander and Mary Lou (Rosa) Harris. He attended public school and graduated from Harrison High School class of 1976. Upon...
Doris M. Carr
Oct. 10, 2017
Decatur-Doris M. Carr, 85, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Fair Havens Christian Home with her family by her side. Doris was born July 13, 1932 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Thelma (Owens) Starbody. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed rummage sales,...
Albert S. Rosenberger
Oct. 09, 2017
Albert S. Rosenberger “Rosie”, 89, of Severn, MD, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 with family by his side. Al was born on August 21, 1928 in New Britain, PA to the late Albert and Rella (Bean) Rosenberger. He graduated from Girard College in Philadelphia and attended Syracuse University in...
Paul Dean Ground
Oct. 07, 2017
Decatur – Paul Dean Ground, 82, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017, in his home surrounded by his family. Dean was born April 3, 1935 in Dalton City, Illinois, the son of Paul and Bonnie (Nihiser) Ground. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1953 and attended Millikin...
Mary Ellen Sandage
Oct. 07, 2017
DECATUR- Mary Ellen (Bales) Sandage, 92, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at Mason Point Nursing Home in Sullivan, IL. Mary was born August 7, 1925 in Bement, IL, the daughter of Earl J. Bales and Goldie Jane (Pierce) Bales. She married the love of her life, Earl Eugene Sandage...
David Eugene Fulk
Oct. 06, 2017
Decatur – David Eugene Fulk, 62, of Decatur, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017, with his parents at his side after fighting a brave battle with brain cancer. David was born July 30, 1955 in Decatur, a son of Jesse and Dorothy (Hensley) Fulk. He is survived by his parents, Jesse and Dorothy Fulk...
Gloria Jean Beasley
Oct. 06, 2017
Gloria Jean Beasley, 61, of Decatur passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 in her home. Gloria was born on May 24, 1956 in Brownsville, TN the daughter of Mattie B. Beasley. She enjoyed fishing, doing yard work, and being around people. She leaves not to mourn but cherish fond memories her...
Susan J. "Sue" Hinrichs
Oct. 05, 2017
Decatur – Susan J. “Sue” Hinrichs, 64, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017, in Decatur. Sue was born September 2, 1953 in Decatur, the daughter of Thomas T. and Imogene (Britton) Stone. She worked for Millikin University, Millikin Bank, and Bennett, Willoughby & Latshaw. Sue was...
Dorothy A Burrous
Oct. 05, 2017
Dorothy Allene Burrous, 90, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017, at her daughter’s home, with her family by her side. Dorothy was born November 28, 1926, in Taylorville, to Preston Allen and Alberta Lucy (Hayward) Lyons. She married Donald Lee Burrous, Sr. on November 29, 1945, in...