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Ted R. Spence
Jan. 31, 2016
Theodore “Ted” R. Spence, 85, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at McKinley Court in Decatur. Ted was born May 18, 1930, in Kankakee to Theodore Leonard and Marie (Erzinger) Spence. He was an airplane mechanic serving in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He recently...
Marian V. Dickinson
Jan. 30, 2016
Marian Dickinson, 86, of Henderson, Nevada formerly of Decatur, died Saturday, January 30, 2016 in Sunrise Hospital of Las Vegas. Marian was a loving and caring mother and touched so many endearing friends during her long and fruitful life. Mrs. Dickinson was born April 16, 1929, the daughter of...
Jayne Evelyn Evey-Hicks
Jan. 26, 2016
Jayne Evelyn (Willcockson) Evey-Hicks (76) of Forsyth, IL, born May 26, 1939 in Dunkirk, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and minister at DMH in Decatur, IL on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Jayne grew up in Mayville, NY, in a time and place near and dear to her heart. She...
Donna Janes
Jan. 25, 2016
Donna Janes, 94, of Warrensburg, IL, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016, at McKinley Court with her family by her side. Donna was born February 23, 1921, in Chestnut, IL, the daughter of William and Pearl (Walker) Bland. Donna married Joseph A. Janes on August 17, 1945 in Arkansas, and they...
Virginia Pasley
Jan. 25, 2016
Oreana-Virginia Pasley, 96, of Oreana, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at McKinley Court in Decatur. Virginia was born November 8, 1919 in Warrensburg, Illinois, the daughter of William L. and Gladys Perkins. She was a sales associate with Montgomery Ward retiring after thirty years of...
Beverly K Fegett
Jan. 24, 2016
Beverly K. Fegett, 65, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016, in her home. Beverly was born June 6, 1950, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Charles J. and Catherine (Faye) Paine. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and loved going shopping....
Kay Ellen Dobler
Jan. 24, 2016
Decatur- Kay Ellen Dobler, 66, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Kay was born August 19, 1949 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur W. and Norma Jean (Boos) Dhermy. She was a sales associate with Walmart South for over seven years. She...
Dylan Sullivan
Jan. 23, 2016
Decatur- Dylan Sullivan, 21, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Dylan was born June 28, 1994, in Decatur, IL, the son of Martin and Marcia (Cox) Sullivan. He enjoyed basketball, taking care of people, and spending time with family. He was...
Annie "Louise" Kellow Butler
Jan. 20, 2016
Annie “Louise” (Penny) Kellow Butler, 93, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, in Heartland Manor Care, surrounded by her family. Louise was born April 23, 1922 in Trenton, Tennessee to Thomas Jefferson and Stella Jane (Dew) Penny. She married Leonard “Jack” Kellow on November 14,...
Madison Jenise Harris
Jan. 20, 2016
Madison Jenise Harris infant daughter of Brooke R. Harris and Toryonne M. Harris was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Private family services will be in Lullaby Land in Fairlawn Cemetery. The family of Madison Jenise Harris has...
Tammy Jo McGeorge
Jan. 19, 2016
Tammy Jo McGeorge, 53, of Neoga, IL (formerly of Decatur), flew into the gates of Heaven Tuesday, January 19, 2016, with her family holding her hand. Tammy was born January 16, 1963, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Richard B. and Judith (Sanders) Wood. Tammy graduated from Mt. Zion High School in...
Wilma Ruth Mullinax
Jan. 18, 2016
Decatur-Wilma Ruth Mullinax, 83, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 in her home with her family by her side. We lost our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. We will miss her terribly as she was the “home base” and glue that held us all together. Wilma was born...