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Robert G. Harmon
Jan. 15, 2017
Decatur-Robert G. Harmon, 95, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Robert was born December 27, 1921 in Lincoln, Illinois, the son of Ewing and Ruby Harmon. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served as a Navy Hospital...
Daniel Banning
Jan. 14, 2017
Daniel N. Banning Sr., 59, of Cerro Gordo formerly of Decatur passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Visitation to celebrate Dan’s life will be 4:30-7 PM Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials are...
Beverly J. Weeks
Jan. 14, 2017
Beverly J. Weeks, 76, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in McKinley Court Nursing Home. Beverly was born on May 25, 1940 in Decatur the daughter of Darrell and Sarah (Taylor) Bagley. She was a member of Argenta Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, crafting, and spending time...
Maxie Lee Miller
Jan. 14, 2017
Decatur-Maxie Lee Miller, 98, of Chesterfield, Missouri formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. Maxie was born October 6, 1918 in Eighty Eight, Kentucky, the daughter of William F. and Mattie E. (Billingsley) McFarland. She married Alfred E. Miller February 4, 1940. Maxie...
Jo Anne Travis
Jan. 14, 2017
Decatur – Jo Anne Travis, 81, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. No services are planned at this time.
David Lee Smith
Jan. 13, 2017
David L. Smith, 71, of Oreana, IL passed into the kingdom of heaven on January 13, 2017 after a brief stay at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, IL. David was born on July 23, 1945 in Argenta, IL, the son of Ellen June Smith. He married Karen Lotzgesell on September 1, 1962. He was a...
Ronald H. Hodges
Jan. 12, 2017
Decatur – Ronald H. Hodges, 80, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ronald was born February 26, 1936, in Moweaqua, the son of Homer and Eulalia (Fuller) Hodges. An Army veteran of the Korean War, Ronald worked as a laborer for A.E. Staley...
Tabatha Michelle Dickson
Jan. 10, 2017
Decatur-Tabatha Michelle Dickson, 21, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Tabatha was born July 22, 1995 in Decatur the daughter of Terry and Teresea (Pygott) Dickson. She worked at the Decatur Conference Center. Tabatha loved people she never met a stranger. She also enjoyed...
Richard P. Goetz
Jan. 09, 2017
Richard P. Goetz, 82, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Richard was born on March 14, 1934 in Davenport, IA the son of Raymond and Mildred (Wishart) Goetz. He was a member of Maranatha Assembly of God Church. He served his country proudly in the U.S....
Harve "Buck" Caylor
Jan. 09, 2017
Decatur-Harve “Buck” Caylor Jr., 91, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Buck was born March 16, 1925 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Harve and Frona (Hassinger) Caylor Sr. He proudly served his country in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Buck...
Glenn "Ozzie" Osborne
Jan. 08, 2017
Glenn A. “Ozzie” Osborne, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away in his residence on January 8th 2017. Glenn was born in Athens, IL on December 20, 1932 to Ernest B. and Nina E. (Glenn) Osborne. He went to school in Athens. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea from March 1953 to January 1955. He married...
Mark Ames
Jan. 07, 2017
Mark Ames, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, 72, passed away Saturday, January 7th in Decatur Illinois with his wife Darlene”Dolly” by his side. Mark, known affectionately to friends and family as Goofy or The Duke, was born on June 15th, 1944 to...