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Derald D. Wingert
Nov. 16, 2013
Warrensburg- Derald D. Wingert, 65, of Warrensburg, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013 in St. John’s Hospital. Derald was born August 22, 1948 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Julius and Betty (Biever) Wingert. He and his family moved to Illinois in 1978. He was previously employed with ADM...
Jessie Irene Rudisill
Nov. 15, 2013
Mrs. Jessie Irene Rudisill, age 97, of Douglasville, GA, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013. She was born June 29, 1916 in Stratton Township, IL, daughter of the late Frank Abraham and Anna Mae O’Donald Fulton. Jessie owned and operated the Artistic Beauty Salon in the...
Junisha Unique Cummings
Nov. 13, 2013
Decatur-Junisha Unique Cummings, 15, of Decatur, departed this life Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Junisha was born on November 1, 1998 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Stephanie Williams and T.J. Cummings Jr. She was a freshman at Mac Arthur High School and a...
Ernestine White
Nov. 12, 2013
Decatur-Ernestine White, 96, of Decatur, departed this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Ernestine was born January 23, 1917 in Jonesville, Arkansas the daughter of Grandville and Inez (Austin) Newble. She received her education in Brownsville, Tennessee. In 1939, Ernestine moved to Chicago....
Robert Orville Zerfowski
Nov. 11, 2013
Decatur-Robert Orville Zerfowski, 90, of Decatur, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013, in St. Mary’s Hospital. Robert was born July 20, 1923 in Decatur, the son of Emil Herman and Anna Marie (Sheffler) Zerfowski. He was previously employed with the Wabash Railroad and with Borg Warner. He...
Carolyn Jean May
Nov. 09, 2013
Decatur-Carolyn Jean May, 67, of Decatur, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born January 31, 1946, in Decatur, the daughter of Thomas E. and Charlotte I. (David) Summar. She was a devoted wife, mother, and...
Michael William Cummings
Nov. 09, 2013
Decatur-Michael William Cummings II, infant son of Latrisha Ann Cummings of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Michael leaves to cherish his memory his mother Latrisha, grandparents Mike and Patti Cummings of Decatur,...
Vicki L. Eads
Nov. 09, 2013
Vicki L. Eads, 54, of Forsyth passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 in her home. Vicki was born October, 26, 1959 in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Richard and Connie (Weatherford) Blohm. She graduated from Illinois State University in Normal, IL with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. She...
Sarah Ann Patton
Nov. 07, 2013
Sarah Patton, 75, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 in her home. Sarah was born on June 1, 1938 in Decatur, IL the daughter of William H. and Sarah E. (Davis) Holman. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1956. She married Jerry L. Patton, now a retired Circuit Judge on...
Lisa Diann Otis
Nov. 07, 2013
Lisa Diann Otis, 52, of Gibson City, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Lisa was born April 17, 1961 in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Don and the late Leola (Brown) Otis. Lisa is survived by her partner of four years La-Shana Portal, her father Don Otis, son Manuel...
William J. Cummings
Nov. 05, 2013
William J. Cummings Jr., 76, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 in his home. Bill was born on July 15, 2013 in Springfield, IL the son of William and Juanita (Triplett) Cummings. He was retired from Caterpillar Manufacturing and a member of UAW. He was an Avid St. Louis Cardinal,...
Hunter Alexis Paisley Hart
Nov. 04, 2013
Decatur-Hunter Alexis Paisley Hart, infant daughter of Brandy Swisher and Colton Hart, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus, at 7:38 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Hunter leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents Brandy and Colton of Decatur, brother Hayden Hart of...