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Faye "Lori" Lorraine Copas
Jun. 22, 2016
Faye “Lori” Lorraine Copas, 65, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at St. John’s Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by her family. Lori was born March 15, 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Donald Fay and Dora Mae (Ashbey) Paddock. She married Samuel J. Copas on August 16, 1974...
Betty A Graham
Jun. 21, 2016
Betty Ann Graham of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the age of 92. Betty was born July 21, 1923 to William J. and Greta C. Barnes in Decatur, Illinois Betty is survived by her sons, Robert W and wife, Pauline and Gary A and wife Gay all of Port Charlotte, Florida....
Mindy R Walter
Jun. 21, 2016
Mindy Rachelle Walter, 42, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her home with her family by her side. She fought a long battle with cancer but always had a big smile on her face. Mindy was born August 25, 1973, in Decatur to Glenn Ray and Sharon Lee (Essex) Walter. She graduated...
Andrew Scott Winter
Jun. 20, 2016
Andrew Scott Winter, 39, of Falmouth, Virginia, formerly of Decatur, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at his home. Andrew was born June 25, 1976 in Decatur, to William Russell and Janet Claire (Lyons) Winter. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 5 years. He is survived by his three...
Larry E. Mayberry
Jun. 20, 2016
Decatur – Larry E. Mayberry, 76, of Decatur, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016. Larry was born April 14, 1940, in Decatur, IL, the son of Noah David and Lucile Anna (Kelley) Mayberry. An Army Veteran of the Viet Nam War, Larry was a member of Teamsters Local #279 and worked as a truck driver...
Wilson P. White
Jun. 19, 2016
Decatur-Wilson P. White Sr., 98, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 in Heartland of Decatur. Wilson was born November 7, 1917 in Oakland, Illinois, the son of Walter and Alice (Allison) White. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a custodian with...
Clara N. Gist
Jun. 18, 2016
Decatur- Clara N. Gist passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Moweaqua Nursing Home. Clara was born on September 8, 1932 in Pine Springs, AL the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Humphries) Jackson. She married James H. Gist on October 29, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on...
Rick A. Moore
Jun. 17, 2016
Decatur-Rick A. Moore, 57, of Decatur, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 in Heartland of Decatur. Rick was born September 16, 1958 in Odin, Illinois, the son of Joe and Helen (Arnold) Moore. He was previously employed with Westminster Presbyterian Church with over ten years of service. Rick...
Patricia Anne "Patti" Allen
Jun. 15, 2016
Patricia Anne “Patti” Allen, 76, of Peoria, formerly of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Patti was born April 3, 1940, in Decatur, the daughter of Boyd and Evelyn (Dickens) Allen. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and then...
Daisy M. Walker
Jun. 14, 2016
Daisy May Walker, 81, of Sullivan, Formerly of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan. Daisy was born October 29, 1934, in Coffeen, IL to John and Dwella (Highley) Manuell. She married Jack Walker on January 4, 1974, in Decatur. He passed away March 24, 2006....
Jacqueline "Jackie" Mayberry
Jun. 14, 2016
Jacqueline “Jackie” Mayberry, 86 of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in McKinley Court. Jackie was born on February 10, 1930 in Decatur the daughter of Bennie and Belma (Bilyeu) McArty. She married James Mayberry on August 23, 1953 in Decatur. She worked for Jewel many years, and...
June Marie Orr
Jun. 14, 2016
June Marie Orr, 92, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Fair Havens Christian Home, with her family by her side. June was born March 13, 1924, in Gilmore City, IA to Emmit and Dora Marie (Love) Gaffron. She married Donald A. Orr on September 29, 1946, in Decatur. He passed away...