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Denise Price
Oct. 01, 2016
Decatur- Denise Price, 52, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Heartland Health Care. Denise was born on October 13, 1963 in Vandalia, IL the daughter of Richard and Connie (Turner) Price. Denise was a book keeper for Christy Foltz, with over nine years of service. She enjoyed...
William Eugene Brown
Sep. 30, 2016
William Eugene Brown, 93, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016, at Lincoln Manor Healthcare in Decatur. Bill was born April 10, 1923, in Decatur, to Louis and Esther Ruth (Howe) Brown. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He married Dorothy M. Brannon on November 15,...
LaVerne R. Arndt
Sep. 29, 2016
Elwin-Pastor LaVerne R. “Preacher” Arndt, 90, of Elwin, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2016, with his family by his side after a long battle with Alzheimers. LaVerne was born September 17, 1926 in Rutland, Illinois, the son Carl and Elsie (Harms) Arndt. He married Margie...
Florence A. Stanford
Sep. 28, 2016
Florence A. Stanford, 90, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Florence was born on August 23, 1926 in Big Timber, Montana. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Decatur and Macon County Criminal Justice Group. She was a retired LPN...
Ann M. Jones
Sep. 28, 2016
Ann M. Jones, 67, of Decatur, passed away, Wednesday, September 28, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Charlotte Webb
Sep. 27, 2016
Charlotte Webb, 71, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016, in her home surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born October 9, 1944, in Freeburn, KY to Martin Van and Ruby (Johnson) Keene. She married Herbert Ray Webb on August 29, 1970, in Clintwood, VA. Charlotte loved sewing,...
Vivian Ann Neal
Sep. 26, 2016
Decatur-Vivian Ann Neal, 65, of Decatur went to be with Jesus Monday, September 26, 2016 with her family by her side. Vivian was born December 29, 1950 in Jackson, Mississippi, to the union of Wade and Sadie (Williams) Smith. She graduated from Lanier High School in Jackson. She attended Richland...
Frederick William Heinkel
Sep. 25, 2016
Decatur-Frederick “The Great” William Heinkel Jr., 75, of Decatur, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus Sunday, September 25, 2016 in his home with his family by his side. Fred was born February 5, 1941 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Frederick and Helen (Nickel) Heinkel Sr. He graduated...
John Burke
Sep. 25, 2016
John T. “Jack” Burke, 84, of Cerro Gordo, IL passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Bement Health Care Center. Jack was born on March 10, 1932 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Tobias Joseph and Marie M. (Marshall) Burke. Jack was a graduate of St. Teresa Catholic High school. He proudly...
Dorothy M. Brinkoetter Raver
Sep. 24, 2016
Dorothy M. Brinkoetter Raver of Decatur passed away on her 91st birthday Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Medical Center in Mattoon. Dorothy was born on September 24, 1925 in Decatur the daughter of Bernard J. and Florence Marie (Appenzeller) Brinkoetter. She attended Decatur...
David W. Penny
Sep. 22, 2016
David W. Penny, 65, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. David was born on January 15, 1951 in Decatur the son of Everett and Wilma (Cullins) Penny. He was retired from A.E. Staley Manufacturing. He is survived by his son, Stephen Penny, and...
Ronald R Mintler
Sep. 20, 2016
Ronald R. Mintler, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in his home. Ronald was born February 21, 1942, in Decatur, IL to Robert and Mabel (Cressler) Mintler. He worked as a security officer for the Clinton Power Plant for many years. He was an avid NASCAR fan and Chicago Bears...