Obituaries
And tributes
Find Your Loved One
Ernest Eichel
Oct. 26, 2015
Ernest Eichel, 97, of Decatur, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, October 26, 2015, in McKinley Court, surrounded by his family. Ernest was born November 11, 1917 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany to Richard and Wilhelmina (Duddek) Eichel. He married Ann Besalski on March 1, 1941, in St. Charles,...
Margaret Marie "Peggy" Mathias
Oct. 26, 2015
Harristown-Margaret Marie “Peggy” Mathias, 85, of Harristown, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Peggy was born June 5, 1930 in Illiopolis, Illinois, the daughter of George and Alice (Young) Embrey. She previously employed with Heinkel’s Packing Company Inc....
Delphine J. Rubin
Oct. 25, 2015
Decatur – Delphine J. Rubin, 86, of Decatur, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Sunday, October 25, 2015 in McKinley Court Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Delphine was born August 29, 1929 in St. Peter, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Lillian (Gable) Moeller. She was a homemaker and member of Mt....
Eddie E. Harvey
Oct. 24, 2015
Decatur-Eddie E. Harvey Jr., 38, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 in his home. Eddie was born September 16, 1977, in Decatur, the son of Eddie Harvey Sr. and Robin (Decker) Thomas. He was employed with All American Guttering. Eddie leaves behind his children Bryson and Alyssa...
Dontrell Benard Graves Robinson
Oct. 24, 2015
Decatur-Dontrell Benard Graves Robinson, infant son of Donald Robinson and Keyonna Graves, placed in the loving arms of Jesus, on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Dontrell was born October 24, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents, brothers, Kamarion...
Niona D. Cassell
Oct. 23, 2015
Niona D. Cassell, 86, of Decatur, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015, in St. Mary’s Hospital. Niona was born May 16, 1929, the daughter of John Frank and Lydia (Roberts) Sullivan. Niona leaves behind her son, Daris Lee (Kathy) Racio of Portage, IN; daughters, Ronna (Joe) Stolte of Blue Mound,...
Eldon "Bud" Clements
Oct. 21, 2015
Decatur – Eldon “Bud” Clements, 84, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with his wife by his side. Bud was born July 21, 1931, near Frederick in Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of Herman H. and Ethel M. (Belleville) Clements. He proudly served his...
Michael A. Moore
Oct. 21, 2015
Michael A. Moore, 61, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015, in St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born July 28, 1954, in Decatur to George and Imogene (Holley) Moore. He married Annette C. Gilbert on March 17, 1984. She passed away on May 23, 2013. He had worked...
Mary A. Dennis
Oct. 19, 2015
Mary Ann Dennis, 80, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 in her home. Mary was born November 11, 1934, in Logan County, KY to Chester and Lottie Harris. She married Thomas Poole on January 15, 1949. Later they divorced. She then married Joseph R. Dennis on April 4, 1992. He passed...
Richard A. Croxen
Oct. 18, 2015
Decatur-Richard A. Croxen, 54, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 in his home. Richard was born May 7, 1961, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Wibur and Rosalie (Lersch) Croxen. He enjoyed music and art. He is survived by his brothers Tom Croxen (Donna) and Ronald Croxen, sister...
Thomas E. Bryant
Oct. 18, 2015
Decatur-Thomas E. Bryant Jr., 68, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Tom was born October 19, 1946, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Thomas E. and Virginia (Vowell) Bryant Sr. He proudly served his country in U.S. Army. He was previously employed at...
Mary L Whiteman
Oct. 18, 2015
Mary L. Whiteman, 86, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family. Mary was born December 17, 1928, in Decatur, to Harry J and Eva Iolene (Hinton) Severns. She married Norman Vaughn Whiteman on March 22, 1946 in Decatur, IL. He passed...