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Marilyn June Birdwell
Jul. 31, 2016
Marilyn June Birdwell, 74, of Mt. Zion, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born June 29, 1942, in Decatur, to Kenneth Eugene and Elsie (Burton) Pate. She married Mitchell Birdwell on December 14, 1962 in Decatur. She was the Tenant Coordinator...
Darlene Hinton
Jul. 30, 2016
Decatur-Darlene Hinton, 83, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Darlene was born November 23, 1932 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Ethel (Nowlin) Hoots. She graduated in 1950 from Decatur High School. Darlene...
Kenneth Dale Lewis
Jul. 29, 2016
Kenneth Dale Lewis, 84, of Decatur passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 in Symphony of Decatur. Kenny was born on February 18, 1932 in Bement, IL the son of Rufus Cecil and Mayme (Bryan) Lewis. He was retired from Mississippi Valley. He enjoyed NASCAR, going to car shows, and he was always ready...
Wesley Todd Bohm
Jul. 28, 2016
Wesley Todd Bohm, 38, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Todd was born October 5, 1977, in Decatur, to Ed and Carla (Blankenship) Bohm. Todd had a huge heart, with a big bright smile and those sparkling eyes that everyone...
William Schmidt
Jul. 28, 2016
William Schmidt 64, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday July 28, 2016 in his own home. William was born January 27, 1952, in Granite City, IL, the son of Wallace William and Betty Darlene (Sartin) Schmidt. He was a resident “HOMER” of the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Children’s School. He...
Marjorie L. Tick
Jul. 27, 2016
Marjorie L. Tick, nee Stern, 87, of Longboat Key, Florida formerly of Decatur, passed away July 27, 2016 in Florida the beloved wife of the late Alfred; devoted mother of Steven (Andrea), Phil and Harold; loving grandmother of Matthew, Allison, David and Phillip; longtime partner of Robert...
Ricardo A. Mantay
Jul. 26, 2016
Ricardo A. Mantay Sr – Master Carpenter, passed away surrounded by loving family on July 26, 2016. Born February 2, 1942 in Argentina, Ricardo grew to be a joyful prankster who always wore a smile and had good story to tell. As master carpenter, Ricardo was well regarded in the community for his...
Doris Darlene Markwell
Jul. 26, 2016
Doris Darlene Markwell, 82, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord at 4:08 AM Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in her home with her family by her side. Darlene was born September 20, 1933 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Rev. Edward and Mildred (Taylor) Trent. She worked at Bodine Environmental Services...
Roy M Ousley
Jul. 26, 2016
Roy M. Ousley 94, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday July 26, 2016 in Hickory Point Christian Village. Roy was born June 10, 1922, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Roy M. and Ola (Wendel) Ousley. He owned and operated Martin’s Jewelry and Art Dealers for over forty years. He was a member of the...
Cecil Carter,
Jul. 24, 2016
Cecil Carter, Jr., 86, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. Cecil was born July 27, 1929, in Decatur, to Cecil Monroe and Mildred (Sorrell) Carter. He was a veteran of the Navy. He married Lois Virginia Primm on November 7, 1956...
Mary E. Davis
Jul. 23, 2016
Decatur-Mary E. Davis, 99, of Sullivan formerly of Decatur, was called home by are loving Father Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Mason Point in Sullivan. Mary was born July 10, 1917 in Salvisa, Kentucky, the daughter of James H. and Jennie (McNickle) Tivis. She married Albert L. Anderson in 1936. He...
James Douglas Jeffrey,
Jul. 22, 2016
James Douglas Jeffrey, Jr., 64, of Decatur, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hospital, with his family by his side. James was born May 7, 1952, in Decatur, to James Douglas and Audrey June (Dobson) Jeffrey, Sr. He married Kathie Jean Auvil on January 23, 1971 in Decatur. He was a...