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Our momma, Shirley J. Thompson, 75, of Decatur, formally of Shelbyville Illinois left this life and entered into eternal life with all of her children by her side on December 20, 2013. Services to celebrate her life will be Saturday Dec. 28th at 11 a.m. with visitation on Friday December 27th...

Decatur-Key’ Shawn Martez Jones, 6 months old, entered into the gates of Heaven and took the loving hand of Jesus Wednesday December 18, 2013. Key’ Shawn was born on June 12, 2013, in Decatur the son of Lucy Keller and Herman Jones. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his mom Lucy, dad Herman...

Delores Maxine Spelbring, 84, of Decatur, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Evergreen Place Supportive Living, Decatur, IL. A Celebration of Delores’ life will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home,...

Charles “Wayne” Feller, 89, of Decatur passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 in the Illinois Veteran’s Home, Quincy, IL. Wayne was born on October 21, 1924 in the farm near Mattoon, IL, the son of Esaue and Pearl (Olmsted) Feller. An Army Veteran of WWII, Wayne worked in sales for H&H...

Decatur – Patsy M. Flesch, 76, of Mattoon formerly of Decatur passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 in Palm Terrace Nursing Home. Patsy was born on March 29, 1937 in White County, IL the daughter of John H. and Maude Evelyn (Russell) Reeder. She was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church...

Bernice E. Woodhall, 95, of Decatur passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Keystone Meadows Assisted Living. Bernice was born June 15, 1918 in Peoria, the daughter of Albert Frank and Samantha (Magill) Browning. She married James Ambrose Woodhall on June 15, 1941 in Peoria, he preceded her in...

Lyle E. Bandy Sr., 90, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Lyle was born on August 30, 1923 in Hammond, IL the son of John A and Zora (Watts) Bandy. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Corps from 1943-1946. He was a member of First Christian...

Decatur-John Vernon Yadon, 90, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord at 9:45 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2013 in Fair Havens Christian Home. John was born August 28, 1923 in Rolla, Kansas, the son of John N. and Mable E. (Glover) Yadon. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as part of the...

Decatur-Lulu Mae Riggen, 78, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013, in St. Mary’s Hospital. Lulu was born November 27, 1935 in Paris, Illinois, the daughter of Leonard and Julia Luallen. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She loved spending time with her...

Willie K. Tarter, 87, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Heritage Manor in Mt. Zion. Willie was born September 23, 1926 in Clinton, IL, the son of Thomas and Perley Tarter. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He liked listening to music, playing...

Decatur-Emma Joyce Tucker, 67, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1946 in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of Ules and Susanna Moore. She married LV Tucker on August 4, 1962 in Brownsville, TN. They had six children. Joyce is...

DECATUR- E. Jane Hayes, 93 of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Father Joseph Molloy, celebrant. Visitation will be held one hour prior...