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Gaylord Gene Swarms
Sep. 08, 2015
Gaylord Gene Swarms, 81, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, surrounded by his family. Gaylord was born August 17, 1934, in Mosquito Township, to Charles Wesley and Fern Doris (Baldis) Swarms. He married Jacqueline Marie Hinds on October 6, 1955....
Priscilla J. Wetz
Sep. 07, 2015
Decatur-Priscilla J. Wetz, 92, Decatur, passed away Monday September, 7, 2015, at Vonderleith Living Center in Mt. Pulaski. Priscilla was born January 31, 1923 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Edna (Adams) Wetz. She was previously employed with ADM. Priscilla was a member of Grace...
Carl E. Zimmerman
Sep. 06, 2015
Decatur-Carl E. Zimmerman, 81, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Carl was born October 3, 1933 in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of Leonard and Pearl (Dukes) Zimmerman. He proudly served his country in the U.S Army and the USAF. He was previously...
Carolyn Sangster
Sep. 06, 2015
Carolyn Sangster, 83, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday September, 6, 2015. Carolyn was born on May 22, 1932 in Brownsville, TN. She spent most of her life in Saginaw, MI with her husband, who preceded her in death. “Aunt Carolyn” was a resident of McKinley Court for the past six years, and...
Alan K. Gordan
Sep. 05, 2015
Alan K. Gordan, 65, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in his home. Alan was born on April 21, 1950 the son of Kenneth and Martha (Mitchell) Gordan. He was retired from Firestone and a member of the NRA. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, fishing, and hunting. Surviving...
William Michael "Mike" Williams
Sep. 05, 2015
Decatur-William Michael “Mike” Williams, 70, of Decatur passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 in his home. Mike was born July 31, 1945 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Rawley Eugene and Mary Jane (Camerer) Williams. He proudly served his country in U.S. Army in Vietnam. He graduated from...
Isaac Curry
Sep. 04, 2015
Isaac Curry, 75, of Decatur, passed from this life on Friday evening, September 4, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Isaac was born September 12, 1939 in Jackson, Tennessee, the son of James Henry and Pearl Eva (Bond) Curry. Isaac worked as a grinder for the Mueller...
Edward Lee Harding
Sep. 02, 2015
Edward L. Harding, 75, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Symphony of Decatur surrounded by his family. Ed was born November 27, 1939 in Moweaqua to Harry and Opal (Burks) Harding. He was a Staff Sergeant serving in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1963. He married...
Jeffrey Alan Kincaid
Sep. 02, 2015
Jeffrey Alan Kincaid, 63, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. Jeff was born April 14, 1952, in Decatur, to Charles Oscar and Nina Maxine (Lading) Kincaid. He married Vickie Kirkland on January 11, 2007, in Decatur. He is survived by his...
Corlynn Lee Knoy
Sep. 02, 2015
Corlynn Lee Knoy, 86 passed away on September 2, 2015 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Hearkening to a long awaited invitation, Corky ran into her Savior’s loving and protecting arms. Leaving behind a legacy that radiates her dedication to the Lord through family and friends she dearly...
John David Disney
Sep. 02, 2015
John David Disney, 77, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 in his home. John was born on August 25, 1938 in Decatur the son John J. and Evelyn I. (Teeters) Disney. He was retired national sales manager for A.W. Cash Valve. He was a member of Ss. James & Patrick Parish. He...
Larry Nevello Robbins
Sep. 01, 2015
Larry Nevello Robbins, 68, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 in Symphony of Decatur. Larry was born on August 6, 1947 in Jackson, MS the son of Charles and Martha (Smith) Robbins. He enjoyed music and loved his family. He married Lisa Prather on March 2, 1992 in...