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Beatrice W. Harner-Slade
Feb. 02, 2017
Decatur-Beatrice W. Harner-Slade, 87, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Beatrice was born April 18, 1929 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Harold and Josephine Warner. She was previously employed as a realtor working at Jim Masey Realtors for many...
Leo David Smith
Jan. 31, 2017
Washington – Leo David Smith, 87, of Yelm WA, formerly of Decatur passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Leo was born August 3, 1929, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Albert E. and Olga B. (Wracic) Smith. An US Air Force veteran during the Korean War, Leo retired as a maintenance/electrician at...
Elizabeth D. Miller
Jan. 30, 2017
Decatur-Elizabeth D. Miller, 58, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 in her home. She was born March 21, 1958 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Orville and Charlotte (Boyd) Miller. Elizabeth worked for many years as a librarian at Johns Hill. She loved children, music, and...
Patricia A. Parnell
Jan. 30, 2017
Warrensburg – Patricia Parnell, 66, of Warrensburg, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. Patricia was born February 8, 1950 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Patrick and Shirley (Willoughby) Vogt. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and retired from Decatur Public Schools....
Marjorie A. Brownlee
Jan. 29, 2017
Decatur-Marjorie A. Brownlee, of Decatur, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, January 29, 2017 in McKinley Court. Marjorie was born to Russell and Mary Virginia (Ammen) Lehn on December 17, 1930 in a farmhouse in Warrensburg, Illinois. She graduated from Warrensburg School in 1948 and...
Alan Roan
Jan. 28, 2017
Decatur – Alan Roan, 69, of Decatur passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. Alan was born February 6, 1947, in Decatur, the son of Helen L. Kloever. He worked at Lincoln State School, Millikin University, Portec, Thorton Welding and retired from Adolf Meyer Zone Center. Alan married Pamela...
Edith Winifred Hicks
Jan. 28, 2017
Decatur-Edith Winifred Hicks, 94, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in her home reuniting her with her husband Edmond. Edith was born February 15, 1922 in Kansas the daughter of Irvin and Agnes (Harmon) Offutt. She was a devoted mother and enjoyed life to its fullest. She had...
Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Moody
Jan. 27, 2017
Decatur – Jacqueline L. “Jackie” Moody, 92, of Decatur, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Jackie was born June 13, 1924 in Taylorville, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Alma (Dennison) Martin. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for...
Carol Ann Buis
Jan. 27, 2017
Carol Ann Buis, 76, of Decatur passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Carol was born on October 14, 1940 in Decatur the daughter of Wilbur and Dorothy (Brown) Buis. Surviving are her sons, Ronald A. Jargon Jr. of Decatur; Rodney G. Jargon of Decatur; daughters,...
Marnie L. Lowe
Jan. 26, 2017
Decatur – Marnie Lowe, 47, of Latham, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 in her home with family by her side. Marnie was born August 22, 1969 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Gloria Wahlberg. She was a devoted mother and wife that loved spending time with her family, friends, and pet....
Joyce R. Settle
Jan. 24, 2017
Decatur-Joyce R. Settle, 72, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada with her family by her side. Joyce is survived by her husband Loran F. Settle Jr. of Decatur, children Laura A. Brandt of Las Vegas, Leisa A. Jordan of Decatur, and Scott...
Wilmer Lee Seely
Jan. 23, 2017
Decatur-Wilmer Lee Seely, 86, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in his home with his family by his side. Wilmer was born November 12, 1930 in Dalton City, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Neva (Severe) Seely. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Korean War. Wilmer...