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Donald F. Eichel, 79, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, in Fair Havens Christian Home. Donald was born September 15, 1935, in Decatur, IL, the son of Fred and Helen (Besalski) Eichel. Donald graduated from Decatur High School in 1954, and he later attended Moody Bible Institute in...

Terry L. Miller, 59, of Neoga (formerly of Decatur), passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 in his home. A celebration of Terry’s life will be 2 pm-7pm Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Ken’s A-Frame, 1303, East Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL. The family of Terry L. Miller is being served by...

Decatur – James Arthur Johnson, 79, of Iuka, formerly of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. James was born January 11, 1936, in Decatur, to Ralph Lester and Lois Elizabeth (Graham) Johnson. He married Phyllis J. Brumit on August 11, 2003 in...

LOVINGTON – Donette A. Renfro, 79 of Lovington, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly at 2:19 AM Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Donette was born on December 17, 1935 in Hillsboro, IL a daughter of Walter “Cotton” and Leona (Kenny) Grabow. She had worked at Switchcraft and...

Mt. Zion-Dalton Joseph Schroth, infant son of Christina and Christopher was placed in the loving arms of Jesus Sunday, January 25, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Dalton leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents Christie and Chris; his brothers, Landon and Grayson; his fraternal...

John “Jack” R. Meyer, 84, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. Jack was born on January 4, 1931 in Pekin, IL the son of John E. and Helen (Rust) Meyer. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Decatur. He graduated from Pekin Community...

Paul J. Hayes, 55, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in his home. Paul was born on December 14, 1959 in Decatur the son of Joseph and Charlotte (Smart) Hayes. He was married four times and had no children. For many years he was an over the road truck driver. Surviving are his...

Decatur – Edward Dale Wigart, 86, of Decatur, passed away Saturday evening, January 24, 2015 at his home. Edward was born July 5, 1928 in Topeka, KS to Louie and Vera (Hamilton) Wigart. He married Josephine Good in 1950 in Alabama. Edward was an iron worker and a fantastic wood worker. He is...

Decatur – Beverly Jane (Bonds) Skelley went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 23, 2015. She was born on April 16, 1926 in Mt. Zion, IL to Jessie Mabel (Cox) and Lester William Bonds. Beverly was Salutatorian of her 1944 Mt. Zion high school graduating class. She married Bernard Skelley on...

Decatur-William Daniel “Bill” Rule, 97, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Imboden Creek Living Center in Decatur. Bill was born June 1, 1917 in Dalton City, Illinois, the son of Charles Benson and Nellie (Campbell) Rule. He was previously employed with ADM, retiring with over...

Decatur – John B. aka “JB or Jack” Rice, 81, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015, in his home. John was born March 24, 1933 in Decatur to James McKay and Dorothy Mae (Berry) Rice. He married Arlene Joann Stout on December 17, 1966. She passed away in 2006. He proudly served in the...

Marlene Ann Kashefska, 68, of Owens Cross Roads, AL (formerly of Decatur), passed away Thursday, January 21, 2015. A graveside memorial service to celebrate Marlene’s life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Graceland Cemetery. The family of Marlene Ann Kashefska is being served by the...