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Terry Lee Lucas
Nov. 24, 2016
Decatur-Terry Lee Lucas, 70, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Vibra Healthcare in Springfield. Terry was born November 6, 1946 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Harold and Cleo (Shire) Lucas. He graduated from Eisenhower High School class of 1965. Terry retired from Curry...
Eddie Mae Leonard
Nov. 24, 2016
Decatur-Eddie Mae Leonard, 83, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Eddie was born June 27, 1933 in Portageville, Missouri, the daughter of Eddie and Viola (Bryant) Leonard. She was previously employed with Canteen Vending Services retiring with over...
Ina June Organ
Nov. 22, 2016
Decatur-Ina June Organ, 91, of Decatur, passed over the Rainbow Bridge on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ina was born April 11, 1925 in Decatur the daughter of J. Fred and Nettie (Stephens) Organ. She was a retired minister, business owner, and friend to all. Ina lived a...
Bonnie Warfield
Nov. 20, 2016
Bonnie Warfield, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Bonnie was born September 26, 1948 in Hindsboro, Illinois, the daughter of Willie James and Hilda Frances (Whitworth) Warfield. She was previously employed with Shelby Bowl and Continental...
John Niels Svendsen
Nov. 19, 2016
Decatur – John Niels Svendsen, 74, of Decatur, passed away on November 19, 2016 in his home, surrounded by family. Born on April 18, 1942 in Decatur, IL, he was the son of the late Ervin E. and Sylvia M. (Kellogg) Svendsen. John grew up working with his parents, grandparents and aunts at Svendsen...
Janet Sue Troby
Nov. 18, 2016
Janet Sue Troby, 68, of Mattoon, formerly of Tower Hill, and Decatur passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 in Mattoon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Janet was born on December 23, 1947 in Decatur the daughter of Bill and Edna (Treadaway) Allen. She was a former member of Pilgrim...
Randle Lee "Randy" Valentine
Nov. 15, 2016
Randle Lee (Randy) Valentine, age 62, passed away November 15, 2016 in Decatur, Illinois. He was born March 20, 1954 in Great Bend, Kansas to Odell and Nellie Valentine. Randy was a gentle man, an avid reader, poet and amateur photographer. He is survived by his sisters and their spouses, Robin...
Matthew A. Roberts
Nov. 13, 2016
Decatur-Matthew A. Roberts, 39, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 in his home. Matthew was born March 27, 1977 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of David and Carolyn (Gharrett) Roberts. He graduated from MacArthur High School and was employed with Home City Ice. Matthew enjoyed...
Beverly D Mosley
Nov. 13, 2016
Beverly D. Mosley, 66, of Maroa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 13, 2016, in her home with her husband and daughters by her side. Beverly was born February 20, 1950, in Latrobe, PA, the daughter of Ray Wilbur and Pearl Cora (Kellerman) Karasack. She married Gary Joseph...
Charlene Flannigan Ely
Nov. 12, 2016
Charlene Flannigan Ely, 90, of Amarillo, Texas formerly of Decatur, died Saturday, November 12, 2016. Charlene was born on October 22, 1926 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Lillian and Charles Flannigan. She was a homemaker and she loved to paint, she was very involved with Christian Women’s Club. She...
Gary Spencer "Spinner" Mason
Nov. 12, 2016
Gary Spencer “Spinner” Mason, Jr., 50, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016. Gary was born June 5, 1966, in Decatur, the son of Gary Spencer and Susan Frances (Gronkowski) Mason, Sr. He started his 25 plus year career with Firestone in Decatur, then...
Jeffrey Lynn Boggs
Nov. 11, 2016
Jeffrey Lynn Boggs, 65, of Montgomery Village, Maryland formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Jeff was born April 26, 1951 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Bernard Brown and Florence Ethel (Johansen) Boggs. He...