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Jesse Orville Ingram
Jun. 22, 2015
Decatur-Jesse Orville Ingram Jr., 70, of Decatur, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jesse was born September 30, 1944 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Jesse Orville and Betty A. (Kalips) Ingram Sr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was...
James Darrell Phillips
Jun. 21, 2015
Decatur – James Darrell Phillips, 49, of Decatur passed from this life Sunday, June 21, 2015. James was born on September 18, 1965 in Ripley, TN, the son of James A. Phillips and Ida V. Nash. James worked as a cook at Pershing Estates for many years. He leaves not to mourn but to cherish fond...
Thomas F. Hawk
Jun. 20, 2015
Decatur- Thomas F. Hawk Jr., 52, of Decatur, passed away, Saturday, June 20, 2015 in his residence. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Bill John Korich
Jun. 19, 2015
Bill John Korich, 88, of Decatur, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015, at his home with his family by his side. Bill was born September 21, 1926 in Oakland, CA, to Jovan B and Jovana (Spaich) Kuraisa. He was an Army Air Corp Veteran. He married Wanda Louise Bundy on December 15, 1946 in Normal, IL....
James William Cheshier
Jun. 19, 2015
James William Cheshier, 66, of Decatur, passed away in his home and went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2015. He was born November 9, 1948, in Decatur, to James Oscar and Mary Eileen (Dennis) Cheshier. He attended Illiopolis High School and was a long-time employee of Decatur Grain...
Thomas Mitchell
Jun. 18, 2015
Thomas S. Mitchell, 63, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 in McKinley Court Nursing Home. Tom was born on May 18, 1952 in Decatur, IL the son of Robert E. and Peggy V. (Hill) Mitchell. He worked for the city of Decatur. He was a kind caring man with a heart of gold. He became...
William J. Stoutenborough
Jun. 17, 2015
Decatur-William J. Stoutenborough, 85, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Heartland of Decatur. Bill was born February 16, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Glen and Louise (Beard) Stoutenborough. He proudly served his country in the USMC during the Korean War. He was...
Seth Alexander Hilton
Jun. 16, 2015
Lovington-Seth Alexander Hilton, 4, of Lovington, a blessing of the Lord, went to run with Angels June 16, 2015. Seth was born June 22, 2010 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Justunn and Amanda (Riggs) Hilton. He was a student at Lovington Grade School. Seth loved the alphabet, reading, shapes,...
Richard Allen Hill
Jun. 14, 2015
Decatur-Richard Allen Hill, 85, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Dick was born November 15, 1929 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Asa Denzil and Ethel May (Woodyard) Hill. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was...
Betty E Arnold
Jun. 14, 2015
Betty E. Arnold, 79, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Betty was born March 29, 1936 in Stonington, IL, the daughter of Russell and Donna (Francisco) Gilbert. She was involved with several committees for Antioch Christian Church in Decatur. She married...
Robert L. Peoples
Jun. 12, 2015
Robert L. Peoples, 84, of Decatur passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Bob was born April 11, 1931 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Robert L. and Maude (Brockway) Peoples. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Bob was a drapery and blind installer with...
Frank E. Kershner
Jun. 11, 2015
Warrensburg-Frank E. Kershner, 89, of Warrensburg, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at McKinley Court in Decatur. Frank was born January 7, 1926 on the family farm in Warrensburg, Illinois, the son of George and Minnie (Joynt) Kershner. He was a farmer since the age of sixteen. Frank was a...