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Tuscola – Bruce Alvin Moretti, Sr., 48, of Tuscola, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in St. Louis University Hospital. Bruce was born July 8, 1968, in Everett, WA., the son of Alvin Charles and Betty Delores (Clemmons) Moretti. He worked as a chef at many local restaurants and was married...

Sandra Elizabeth Jordan, 69, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, in her home surrounded by her family. Sandy was born June 28, 1947 in Decatur, to John Allen and Goldie Elizabeth (Merriman) Bandy. She married Joseph “Joe” Jordan on June 12, 1965 in Decatur. She loved spending time...

Virginia M. Whitsel, 85, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in her home. Virginia was born on November 9, 1930 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Simon and Arietta W. (Hoeltge) Fromme. She married Forrest J. Whitsel on November 12, 1954 in Wellston, MO. He preceded her in death on...

Ja’Cion Jayden Williams infant son of Dallanique Cabre Shalor Coleman was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. There will be no public services. He leaves behind his mother, 3 brothers,...

William D. Potrafka, of Boody, IL, peacefully left for Heaven on August 25, 2016. He celebrated his 92nd birthday on August 20th with many cherished family and friends sending sweet thoughts and warm memories. The adventure of Bill’s life began in 1924, the youngest son of Henry (Hank) and Frieda...

Roger L. Davis, 85, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Decatur – John Charles Goodbrake, 80, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday August 23, 2016, after a 19 year battle with Leukemia. John was born on May 29, 1936, in Decatur, the son of John R. and Virginia E. (Rollinger) Goodbrake. He married Betty R. West in Clinton, IL on April 30, 1953. Mr....

Decatur- Frederick N. Henemeyer, “Mr. Fix It”, 89, of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Frederick was born on December 1, 1926, in Hillsboro, IL the son of Ira Carl and Gladys Marie (Gates) Henemeyer. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy. He was a...

Bernard C. “Bill” Conroy Jr., 82, of Centralia formerly of Decatur passed away on Sunday August 21, 2016 in Fireside House of Centralia. Bill was born on January 10, 1934 in Harristown, IL the son of Bernard C. and Rose (Penny) Conroy Sr. He was a member of the Moose, the Elks and an avid St....

Mary Geraldine Barnett, 97, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, in Salem Township Hospital. Mary was born June 4, 1919, in Paris, IL to Frank and Bertha Fredericka (Manuel) Blake. She married Paul W. Barnett. She was a mechanic during the war for Boeing Aircraft in Illiopolis. Mary...

Decatur – Genevieve O. Newsome-Gowan, 96, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Decatur. Genevieve was born December 14, 1919, in Findlay, IL, the daughter of Fred and Ruth (Denier) Gordon. A hard working mother, Genevieve retired from Borg Warner. She was an active member of...

Forsyth – Mary Jane Osborne, 81, of Forsyth, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, with her family by her side. Mary Jane was born June 16, 1935, in Decatur, the daughter of Harry and Clara E. (Gosnell) Banfield. A very active member of First Lutheran...