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Sharon Mae Stinson
Jul. 01, 2017
Decatur-Sharon Mae Stinson, 75, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 in Imboden Creek Living Center. Sharon was born June 13, 1942 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Robert E. Ravenscraft and Edna Mae (Griffiths) Ravenscraft Arnold. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, loved her...
Amy G. Carter
Jul. 01, 2017
Amy G. Carter, 95, of Decatur passed away on Monday July 31, 2017 in her home. Amy was born on December 19, 1921 in Sugar Creek, KY the daughter of Carl and Nellie (Hayes) Pendleton. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She was an interpreter for the hearing impaired and a volunteer for...
Wanda Tarter
Jun. 29, 2017
Wanda B. Tarter, 85, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Heritage Health in Mt. Zion. Wanda was born on December 9, 1931 in Decatur the daughter of Floyd and Emma (McCoy) Hendrickson. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mt. Zion. She enjoyed Bingo, eat at the Mexican...
Leo F. Chase
Jun. 29, 2017
Leo Chase, 76, of Decatur, passed away early Thursday morning, June 29, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Leo was born June 30, 1940, in Piatt County, Illinois, to Harry W. G. and Pauline (Graham) Chase. He married Barbara M. Aichele on October 28, 1961, in Decatur, IL. He worked at Muellers...
Lindell Lee Fisher
Jun. 28, 2017
Decatur – Lindell Lee Fisher, 62, of Decatur, passed away, Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Lindell was born December 2, 1954, in Monticello, the son of Robert Hance and Doris (Fisher) Boliek and worked as a roofer. Surviving is his mother, Doris Boliek and sisters Joyce Stafford of Decatur, Debbie...
Michael Lee Ramsey
Jun. 27, 2017
Michael Lee Ramsey, 67, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, with his family by his side. Michael was born July 15, 1949, in Decatur, to Bill and Shirley (Whitsett) Ramsey. He proudly served in the United State Marine Corps. Michael was also an...
Kevin Dale Schawitsch
Jun. 22, 2017
Kevin Dale Schawitsch, 56, of Payson formerly of Decatur, Illinois, died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017 in his home. Born September 23, 1960 in Decatur, Illinois, Kevin was the son of L. Dale Schawitsch and Carol O’Donnell Schawitsch Rogers. A 1978 graduate of Mt. Zion High School, Kevin...
Ariella Kay Harvey
Jun. 22, 2017
Decatur-Ariella Kay Harvey, infant daughter of Carl Harvey II and Stephani Estell, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 22, 2017. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents Carl and Stephani, brother Ethan Harvey, grandparents Eddie Harvey Sr., Robin Thomas, Victoria...
Roberta West
Jun. 22, 2017
Roberta M. West, 85, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Roberta was born on February 26, 1932 in Fort Wayne, IN, the daughter of Robert E. Neat and Mildred M. Martin. She married Dale L. West on March 6, 1948 in Decatur. She...
Robin Lynette Grant
Jun. 19, 2017
Robin Lynette Grant, 64, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Monday, June 19, 2017, in her home. Robin was born July 25, 1952 in Decatur, IL to Sterling Robert and Delores Imogene (Leigh) Kidd. She is survived by her mother, Delores of Decatur, IL; her brother, Doug (Vicki) Kidd of Forsyth, IL;...
Grant Spencer Staley
Jun. 19, 2017
Decatur-Grant Spencer Staley, 48, of Decatur, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 in his home. Grant was born February 11, 1969 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Henry Mueller and Violet L. Staley. He graduated from Ball State University and was a member of Theta Xi Fraternity. Grant served as Vice...
Ger'Mylah Reginae Henderson
Jun. 19, 2017
Baby Ger’Mylah Henderson, infant daughter of Tykeshia Graves and Gerodorick Henderson, was placed in the arms of Jesus on Monday, June 19, 2017, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her mother, Tykeshia Graves; father, Gerodorick Henderson; one sisters, Tyionnah...