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Decatur-Terry Davis, 65, of Decatur, my husband and best friend, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Terry was born January 30, 1949, in Decatur, the son of Warren and Betty (Fear) Davis. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Schewinfurt,...

Brandon Malvern Marshall Poor infant son of Jessica Poor and Nate Neuses was born into the arms of an angel on Tuesday February 11, 2014 at 2:52 PM in Decatur Memorial Hospital. He weighed 1 pound and 10.3 ounces and was 13 1/2 inches long. Although he was called to Heaven before he took his...

Mildred Ann Grant, 70, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. There will be no public services. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Mildred was born on November 16, 1943 in...

Decatur-George Michael “Mike” Wilcockson, 63, of Decatur died Thursday, February 6, at Decatur Memorial Hospital after having suffered a heart attack. Mike was born August 7, 1950 in Decatur to George Milliiken Wilcockson and Cecilia Ruth Wilcockson. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle...

Patricia Ann (Robinson) Irons, 61, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Patricia was born in Chicago, IL to Julius Anderson and Mattie (Johnson) Robinson on November 2, 1952. She passed from time to eternity on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at St. Mary’s...

Decatur-Joseph L. “Joe” Crane, 95, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 in McKinley Court. Joe was born September 8, 1918 in Sullivan, Illinois, the son of Logan and Eliza (Fleming) Crane. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was deeply honored...

Athanasia (Rusty) Pinkewich Lowder, 91,Lake Petersburg died on Thursday January 30, 2014 with her family by her side. Rusty was born Februay 26th, 1922 in Nokomis, daughter of Suzie Jendzeloski Jaros and John Jaros. Mom had a wonderful, full life, laughing, and dancing. In her younger days, she...

Decatur-Maxine B. Maldaner, 87, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 in her home. Maxine was born August 7, 1926, in Bryan, Texas, the daughter of Harold and Juanita Bartz. She was previously employed as a substitute teacher with the Decatur Public School District #61 retiring after...

Decatur-Margaret E. Gray, 49, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Margaret was born August 27, 1964 in Danville, Virginia, the daughter of Howard and Betty (Travis) Puryear Sr. She enjoyed reading, playing on the computer, and knitting. She leaves...

Decatur-Keniyah Lynn Wells, 3 month old daughter of Donisha Graves and Kenneth Wells III was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2014 in St. John’s Hospital. Keniyah leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents Donisha and Kenneth, brothers Kyahness, Kashaness,...

DECATUR — Mildred Jean Cave (nee Alexander), a longtime resident of Decatur, passed away on January 24, 2014 at the Holmstad in Batavia, Illinois. Mildred was born in Decatur, in 1924. She married Edward Earl Cave Jr., and they remained in Decatur where they raised their son, Edward E. Cave III....

Decatur-Elana A. Stengel, 34, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Elana was born June 20, 1979, in Springfield, the daughter of Harold F. and Margaret G. (Hamm) Stengel Sr. She was employed as a groomer with Doggie Do’s & Snooze. She loved animals,...