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Leonard H. McCrory
Jan. 17, 2016
Leonard H. McCrory, Sr., 80, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Leonard was born May 25, 1935 in Clinton, IL to Chauncey F. and Hazel (Bruce) McCrory. He married Mary Freeman on May 4, 1957. He was a member and trustee of The Church of the...
Michael "Mickey" Swinda
Jan. 17, 2016
Michael “Mickey” Swinda, 63, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 in his home. Mickey was born on March 2, 1952 in Decatur the son of August Ernest and Patsy Lynette (Jobe) Swinda. Services will be Private. The family is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N....
Elizabeth Buckley
Jan. 17, 2016
Elizabeth Buckley, 86, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth was born on May 31, 1929, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Leo and Vienna (Primmer) Hunt. She graduated from Warrensburg High School, and worked for Decatur Memorial Hospital as a...
Doris Juanita Boehm
Jan. 17, 2016
Decatur – Doris “Juanita” Boehm, 87, of Decatur was called to her eternal home Sunday, January 17, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Juanita was born May 3, 1928 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Reuel and Mary (McKinley) Manes. Juanita graduated from Decatur High School and worked at...
Ernest Dale Eckart
Jan. 16, 2016
Ernest Dale Eckart, 76, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, January, 16, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ernest was born September 5, 1939 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Ernest J. and Mable (Stanley) Eckart. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, 1956-1962 Cuban Missile...
Annie "Sis" Owen
Jan. 15, 2016
Annie Mae Owen “Sis” 96, of Decatur, IL departed this life on Friday January 15, 2016. Annie was born on July 17, 1919 in Brownsville, Tn. to the daughter of Robert and Hettie(Watkins) Owen. Annie was a Loveable woman who brought Joy and Laughter to her family. She enjoyed working crossword...
Nathanael "Nate" D. Smith
Jan. 14, 2016
Nathanael “Nate” D. Smith, 36, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Nate was born on March 1, 1979 in Jacksonville, FL the son of Donald “D.J.” and Nancy Lynn (Bloch) Smith. He married Care Brown on March 7, 2015. Surviving are his wife Care; step-daughter, Kaylen Adams of...
Harlan E. Powell
Jan. 14, 2016
Harlan E. Powell Jr., 61, of Decatur, passed away on January 14, 2016, in his own home with his loving daughter by his side. Harlan was born on July 8, 1954, in Springfield, IL, the son of Harlan Eugene Powell Sr. and Rosemary (Peace) Jackson. He worked at ADM as an electrician for many years. He...
Jill Marie (Danner) Davis
Jan. 13, 2016
Decatur-Jill Marie (Danner) Davis, 45, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Decatur Rehab and Healthcare. Jill was born July 7, 1970 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Dannie E. Danner and Joan “Toni” Galka. She was a server at Pizza Hut in Forsyth and loved her dogs Buddy...
Audrey E. Borchers
Jan. 12, 2016
Audrey E. Borchers departed this life surrounded by her family on January 12, 2016, at Hickory Point Christian Village in Decatur. Audrey was born on January 3, 1927, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Samuel and Edna (Christison) Bradfield. Audrey was a member of First United Methodist...
Christine Lu Bolinger
Jan. 11, 2016
Decatur—Christine Lu Bolinger, an irreplaceable angel, was called home by our Christ and savior on Monday, January 11, 2016. She was taken from us by a lingering illness at the young age of 56 years. The family will be hosting a celebration of life 2 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016, in Heartland...
Jeffrey Michael Depenbrok
Jan. 11, 2016
Jeffrey Michael Depenbrok, 45, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. No services are planned.