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Ronald Dean Campbell
Oct. 05, 2015
Stonington – Ronald D. Campbell, 76, of Stonington passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ronald was born on July 29, 1939 in Canton, IL the son of Paul and Berneda Campbell. Ron was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Ron is survived by his wifeof 56 years, Ramona of 56...
Susan D. Spears
Sep. 30, 2015
Susan D. Spears, 39, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Susan was born on December 10, 1975 in Decatur the daughter of Steven V. and Diane L. (Scammahorn) Spears. Surviving are her mother, Diana Spears of Kell;...
James "Doug" Douglas Brewer
Sep. 30, 2015
James Douglas Brewer, 52, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at his home. Doug was born July 29, 1963 in Decatur to James Leon and Carol Anne (Workman) Brewer. He worked for 4-E’s Trees for many years. He was a member of the NRA and he was a record holder for Pope & Young....
Arthur G. Wilmert
Sep. 29, 2015
Decatur-Arthur G. Wilmert, 79, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Arthur was born June 22, 1936 in Lincoln, Illinois, the son of Julius H. and Louise Rebecca Wilmert. He proudly served his country in the USMC Reserves. He was previously employed...
Winfred Sturgill
Sep. 29, 2015
Winfred Elaine Sturgill, 85, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Mattoon Rehab and Healthcare Center surrounded by her family. Winfred was born June 2, 1930, in Springfield, IL to Maurice Ewing and Claire (Newhouse) Dugan. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in...
Edna Mae Bagenski
Sep. 27, 2015
Edna Mae Bagenski, 91, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born May 15, 1924, in Cazenovia, IL to Clarence and Edna (Hilton) Coons. She married Dale Paul Bagenski on October 20, 1946 in Decatur, IL. She was a registered nurse...
Aja Jade Henry
Sep. 26, 2015
Decatur-Aja Jade Henry, infant daughter of Ashley Jackson and Jamaal Henry was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 3:58 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Aja leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents Ashley and Jamaal, brothers Jaamir and Jarale,...
Donald R Guffey
Sep. 25, 2015
Donald R Guffey, 88, of Decatur passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 in Heritage Manor in Mt. Zion surrounded by his family. Donald was born on June 19, 1927 in Brownstown, IL the son of Ray and Bertha (Sickles) Guffey. He was a member of Resurrection Life Church and served his country...
James "Jim" Harold Kirby
Sep. 25, 2015
DECATUR- James “Jim” Harold Kirby, 65, of Decatur passed away on Friday, Sept 25, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Jim was born June 26, 1950 in Decatur to Jesse Edward and Eleanor (Leach) Kirby. He grew up in Decatur graduating from Macon High School in 1969. He was...
Derrell E. Spiker
Sep. 24, 2015
Derrell E. Spiker Sr., 86, of Quincy formerly of Decatur passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Derrell was born on September 24, 1929 in Decatur the son of Charles and Verna (Von Alman) Spiker. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army and the...
Helen Marie Edwards
Sep. 24, 2015
Decatur-Helen Marie (Knotts) Edwards, 81, of Decatur, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Mason Point in Sullivan. Helen was born December 10, 1933 in Decatur, Illinois, the youngest of twenty-one children to John and Sally (Vest) Knotts. She worked various jobs throughout...
Douglas G Traughber
Sep. 24, 2015
Douglas Grant Traughber, beloved father, grandfather and brother, passed away on September 24th at Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur, Illinois at the age of 93. He was born to J. Elmer and S. Jane (Hays) Traughber in 1922. Grant retired from the Illinois Central Railroad 31 years ago. Grant...