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Jeffrey Logan
Jun. 04, 2016
Jeffrey Logan, 53, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan, IL. Jeff was born on July 18, 1962 in Decatur the son of John and Donna (White) Logan. He was the owner/operator of Logan Custom Interior. He was a very good master upholsterer. Surviving are his son,...
Virginia Kay Crum
Jun. 03, 2016
Decatur – Virginia Kay (McCoy) Crum, 55, of Decatur, IL passed away on June 3, 2016 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Virginia was born August 27, 1960 in Shelbyville, IL the daughter of Leo Dale and Annetta Mae (Durbin) McCoy. She worked for Dave Billingsley’s BP in Mt. Zion and Decatur...
Elva A. Binkley
Jun. 02, 2016
Decatur-Elva A. Binkley, 91, of Phoenix, Arizona formerly of Decatur, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Phoenix with her family by her side. Elva was born December 13, 1924 in Christian County, Illinois, the daughter of Charles F. and Bertha C. (Riley) Sloan. During World War II she was...
Dale W. Sunderland
Jun. 01, 2016
Decatur – Dale W. Sunderland, M.D., 94, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sunderland was born in Fisher, IL, the son of Glade and Zora (Moore) Sunderland. He was raised on a farm at the edge of Fisher, during those early years. He graduated from...
David "Kay" Eldridge
May 31, 2016
David Kay Eldridge, 81 of Decatur, Illinois died Tuesday May 31, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Kay was born in Oklahoma City, OK on September 28, 1934 the son of Raymond Eldridge Sr. and Vernice Hopper Eldridge. Kay graduated from Bradley University in 1956 with a degree in...
Wade B. Witts
May 29, 2016
Decatur-Wade B. Witts, 71, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Wade was born February 20, 1945 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Gilbert and Bernice (Sablotny) Witts. He was previously employed with Wagner Casting Company retiring after twenty years of...
Arthur "Pierce" Bruckner
May 28, 2016
Decatur- Arthur “Pierce” Bruckner, 83, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. Pierce was born March 31, 1933, in Lubbock, TX, the son of August Arthur and Ina (Caton) Bruckner. Pierce retired from founding and owning Bruckner Masonry for many years. Pierce also served his country proudly...
Phyllis June Munos
May 27, 2016
Decatur-Phyllis June Munos, 80, of Decatur, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Phyllis was born August 18, 1935 in Mt. Olive, Illinois, the daughter of Henry George and Fern (Miller) Stamer. She retired from Illinois Power and loved spending...
Randy Simonton
May 26, 2016
Randy Simonton, 56, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Randy was born on October 19, 1959 in Hillsboro, IL the son of Charles and Laura Geneva (Reed) Simonton. He worked at AAK Mechanical Incorporated and was a hard worker that loved his work family. He...
Wanda M. Tarrant
May 24, 2016
Decatur-Wanda M. Tarrant, 85, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Wanda was born August 26, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of George and Hildred (Elsea) Rozzell. In her younger years she worked at the Shore Restaurant where she met her...
Aarik Brayden Joshua Robinson
May 24, 2016
Decatur-Aarik Brayden Joshua Robinson, infant son of Debbie Trail and Chaz Robinson of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 5:23 AM Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Aarik was born at 10:41 PM Monday, May 23, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Aarik leaves...
Max R. Cowgill
May 24, 2016
Max R. Cowgill, 82, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in his home. Max was born on April 6, 1934 in Decatur, IL the son of Raymond and Ruth (Sweet) Cowgill. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He married Anna...