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William Joe Wattles
Feb. 08, 2016
William Joe Wattles, 66, of Decatur, passed away Monday February 8, 2016, at McKinley Court in Decatur, with his family by his side. William was born July 17, 1949, in Louisville, IL to Clifford Willard and Letha Juanita (Cokley) Wattles. He is survived by his three children, William Joe Wattles,...
Sharon Louise Smart
Feb. 08, 2016
Sharon Louise Smart, 75, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Sharon was born January 18, 1941, in Macon County, the daughter of Mary (Canada) and Henry Smart. Sharon enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her big family. Sharon married Merle...
Robert "Bob" M. Shaw
Feb. 07, 2016
Robert “Bob” M. Shaw, 67, of Decatur, passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2016 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, with his family by his side. Bob was born on August 3, 1948 in Davenport , IA the son of Raymond and Charlene (Mascall) Shaw. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy....
Robert E. Sheridan
Feb. 05, 2016
Decatur-Robert E. Sheridan, 91, of Decatur, passed away Friday, February 05, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Bob was born August 3, 1924 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Marquis Wilbur and Bernadine (Shannon) Sheridan. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and...
Robert Brian Malone
Feb. 05, 2016
Robert Brian Malone, 47, of Decatur passed away on Friday, February 05, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital Brian was born on June 14, 1968 in St. Louis, MO the son of Robert Marvin and Gloria Ann (Monska) Malone. Surviving are his mother, Gloria of Decatur; sister, Marsha Malone Peel (Brad) of Decatur;...
Robert Duane Carlson
Feb. 05, 2016
Mt. Zion-Robert Duane Carlson Sr., 80, of Mt. Zion, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion. Bob was born January 18, 1936 in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Gus and Irene (Schlosser) Carlson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a setup man...
Bonnie Pulliam
Feb. 04, 2016
Bonnie C. Pulliam, 63, of Forsyth, passed away Thursday, February 04, 2016, in her home with her family by her side. Bonnie was born August 4, 1952, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Cecil and Ruth (Laws) Robertson. Bonnie loved being in the outdoors. She enjoyed gardening and collecting rocks....
Olivia Lynn Brimm
Feb. 03, 2016
Decatur-Olivia Lynn Brimm, infant daughter of Brandon and Britny Brimm was placed in the loving arms of Jesus Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Olivia leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents Brandon and Britny, sisters Jayden Lace and Ariah Marie Brimm, grandparents...
Sharon J. Gallagher
Feb. 02, 2016
Decatur-Sharon J. Gallagher, 71, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in her home with her family by her side. Sharon was born August 22, 1944 in Arcola, Illinois, the daughter of Floyd and Belva (Austin) Davis. She was previously employed at Akorn Inc. She enjoyed shopping, music,...
Harold Fawns
Feb. 01, 2016
Harold Fawns, 75, of Decatur passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Harold was born April 19, 1940 in Springfield , Illinois, the son of William and Laural (Robinson) Fawns. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He later retired from Firestone,...
Flora Jean Williams Owens
Feb. 01, 2016
Flora Jean Williams Owens, 46, of Dallas, TX formerly of Decatur, IL went to be with the Lord on Monday February 1, 2016 in Doctors Hospital in Dallas, TX. She was born on November 1, 1969 to Earl C. and Versie (Britton) Owens. She accepted Christ at a young age at St. John’s M.B. Church. She...
James C. Horath
Jan. 31, 2016
Decatur-James C. Horath Sr., 75, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 in his home. James was born March 16, 1940 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of William and Dorothy (Briscoe) Horath. He lived in Decatur, Milmine, where he saw Marilyn Monroe, Wisconsin, and then back to Decatur. James...