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Herbert Dennis Hinrichs
Apr. 09, 2017
Decatur-Herbert Dennis Hinrichs, 72, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Dennis was born December 3, 1944 in Vandalia, Illinois, the son of Herbert C. and Roberta (Moeller) Hinrichs. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...
Jaxon Bernie Haun
Apr. 08, 2017
Baby Jaxon Haun, infant son of Susan Babic and Jarod Haun, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Susan Babic; father, Jarod Haun; three sisters. Mia, Lilly and Paris and many cousins. Private...
Jacqueline Daniels
Apr. 08, 2017
Jacqueline M. Daniels, 89, of Effingham formerly of Decatur passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in her home. Jacqueline was born on May 4, 1927 in Decatur the daughter of Kenneth and Elsie (Brumfield) Harshbarger. She worked many years as a hairdresser. Surviving are her son, Larry Owens...
Paul E. Cannon
Apr. 08, 2017
Pastor Paul E. Cannon, 86, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, April 8 , 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Paul was born on January 18, 1931 in Gonzalez, LA the son of Thomas E. and Retha H. (Harris) Cannon. He was a member of Resurrection Life Church. He served many years as a pastor, missionary, and...
Makhila Da'Nai Currie
Apr. 07, 2017
Makhila Da’Nai Currie infant daughter of Kammay Elizabeth Plato and Michael Currie was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on April 7, 2017 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Graveside Service for Makhila Da’Nai Currie will be 1 PM Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Garden of Angels in Graceland...
Alice Louise Brady
Apr. 07, 2017
Alice Louise Brady, 84, of Decatur, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at Fair Havens Christian Home, surrounded by her family. Alice was born December 2, 1932, in Bluffs, IL to Albert and Stella Mae (Cantrell) Fogerson. Alice was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved spending all her time...
Betty Jane Rambo
Apr. 06, 2017
Decatur-Betty Jane Rambo, 89, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Betty was born January 20, 1928 in Hammond, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Mable (Jones) Rambo Sr. She retired from Millikin Bank after forty-three and a half years of service. Betty...
William "Scott" Bork
Apr. 05, 2017
Decatur-William “Scott” Bork, 42, of Sarasota, Florida formerly of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital due to an undetected heart condition. Scott was born July 18, 1974 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of William H. and Ruth A. (Kaufman) Bork III. He...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Askew
Apr. 04, 2017
Patricia “Patty” Ann Askew, 77, of Sullivan, formerly of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Mason Point. Patty was born March 2, 1940, in Decatur, to Homer Theodore and Lillian Pearl (Boehm) Hill. She married Charles Russell Askew, Sr. He passed away September 6, 1995. Patty is...
Margaret Eleanor Hayes
Apr. 03, 2017
Margaret Eleanor Hayes, 97, of Urbana formerly of Champaign passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 in Champaign County Nursing Home. Margaret was born on April 24, 1919 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Hugh J. and Gladys A. (Bailey) Hand. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Savoy she enjoyed...
Traci C. White
Apr. 03, 2017
Decatur – Traci C. White, 45, of Decatur, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Traci was born October 11, 1971, in Decatur, the daughter of Mark Reynolds and Carol (Carnahan) Metcalfe. She was previously employed at Farm & Fleet as a clerk and was a member of APA...
Mark Steven Pittman
Apr. 02, 2017
Decatur – Mark Steven Pittman died Sunday April 2, 2017 in his home. The only thing Mark loved more than telling stories was telling them again. Stories about the Cardinals winning the World Series, about taking his family to Illini games, and about endless pranks on the “kids” at the...