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Meredith Witt
Apr. 16, 2015
Meredith Witt, 71, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. Meredith was born on July 4, 1943 in Terre Haute, IN the daughter of Ralph and Romaine (McCready) Swift Sr. Sewing was an early passion for Meredith. A skill developed...
David E. Altic
Apr. 14, 2015
David E. Altic, Sr., 72, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Moweaqua Nursing and Retirement Center. David was born October 27, 1942, in Atlanta, IL. to Roy C. and Maxine (Wright) Altic. He first married Lavon Altic. And later remarried to Dorothy Busse in September 30, 1988 in...
Zy'Mir Dewayne Thomas
Apr. 14, 2015
Zy’Mir Dewayne Thomas, infant child of Ashley Rene Thomas of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Zy’Mir leaves behind his mother, Ashley; grandparents, Alvin Thomas and Marquitha O’Neal; great-grandparents, Curtis McGinnis and...
Sandra Lee Eaton
Apr. 12, 2015
Sandra Lee Eaton, 64, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 in her home. Sandra was born October 17, 1950 in Decatur, to Sterling Robert and Delores (Leigh) Kidd. She married the love of her life, Rhea Eaton on March 31, 1995 in Decatur. She is survived by her husband, Rhea of Decatur;...
Gloria S. Rucker
Apr. 11, 2015
Decatur- Gloria S. Rucker, 79, of Decatur, IL joined her beloved husband in heaven on her birthday, April 11, 2015. Gloria was born April 11, 1936 in the Philippines to Pedro and Constancia Sarmiento. She grew up in the Philippines where she met the love of her life Delmer D. Rucker a U.S. Marine...
Alan L Propst
Apr. 11, 2015
Alan L. Propst, 65, of Platteville, WI passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015, at home, surrounded by his family. Al was born in Decatur, Illinois, October 1, 1949, the son of Carl and Mildred (Whitted) Propst. Al was a true outdoorsman and his past-times included: fishing, hiking, camping,...
Sandra Hughlett
Apr. 09, 2015
Sandra Ann Hughlett, 51, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015 in her home. Sandra was born on July 3, 1963 in Hughes, AR to the proud parents of Bubba Williams and Maude Ella Hughlett. Sandra accepted Christ at an early age though baptism at Apostolic Church of Christ in Chicago, IL....
Jack "Pappy" Logue
Apr. 09, 2015
Jack “Pappy” Logue, 79, of Decatur passed away on Thursday April 9, 2015 in St. John’s Hospital Jack was born on June 17, 1935 in Decatur the son of Harry O. “Bobe” and Edna (Craft) Logue Sr. He was retired from Decatur Fire Department Station 7 after 27 years and served his country proudly in...
Clarence Donald England
Apr. 07, 2015
Decatur-Clarence Donald England Jr., 67, of Urbana formerly of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in his home. He was born July 29, 1947 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of Clarence and Ethel (Lanners) England Sr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was the...
Jerry Lynn Shively
Apr. 07, 2015
Cerro Gordo – Jerry Shively (84) of Cerro Gordo, IL passed away on April 7th, 2015 at 3:00pm lovingly surrounded by family. He was born October 9th, 1930 the son of Cyril and Josephine (Smith) Shively. He worked at Caterpillar for 30 years. During his retirement, he kept busy delivering Meals on...
Leroy Maschoff
Apr. 06, 2015
Leroy Edgar Maschoff, 83, of Maroa, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at his home. Leroy was born November 27, 1931 in Hoyleton, IL to Henry William and Clara Saphiona (Ghrisom) Maschoff. He was an MP in the Army serving in Germany. He was a set up man for Borg-Warner for many years. He married...
Michael W. Forbes
Apr. 06, 2015
Michael “Mike” W. Forbes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, left this Earthly world on Monday, April 6, 2015, to join those in glory who had preceded him. Mike was born on December 5, 1939, to Marjorie and Glenn Forbes. Mike married Carol (Susie) Rowan on May 31, 1991. Michael then worked for...