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Decatur-Rachael A. Wood, 19, of Decatur, passed away, Monday, August 19, 2013 in her home. She was born September 14, 1993, in Decatur, the daughter of Ronald Wood and Laura Castelli. She loved listening to music and spending time with her family and friends. She leaves behind her mother Laura...

Decatur-Jacqueline “Cookie” Manicki, 60, of Decatur formerly of Peru, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013 in Heartland of Decatur. She was born April 12, 1953 in Peru, Illinois, the daughter of Joanne (Staats) Savage. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother who...

Decatur-Norma Jean Boyd, 74, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in her residence. Cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. There will be no public services. The family of Norma J. Boyd is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave....

Decatur – Mary E. Little, 79, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in her home. Mary was born May 14, 1934 in Lafayette, IN the daughter of William F. and Mary E. (Storck) Lannert. She was a retired vice-president of Striglos. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic...

Decatur-Billy M. Conyer, 87, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013, in Decatur Memorial Hospital with his loving wife by his side. Billy was born May 10, 1926, in Decatur, the son of Murry and Oda Belle (Swank) Conyer. He proudly served his country in US Army Air Corps during World War...

Clark D. “Dave” Peterson, 60, of Decatur, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 in St. John’s Hospice, Springfield. Dave was born June 30, 1953, in Alamogordo, NM, the son of Clark J. and Cynthia (Ireland) Peterson. He worked as a manager for United Parcel Service and loved to spend time with his family,...

Decatur-Mary Franks McCrary, 80, of Decatur, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by family members. Services to celebrate Mary’s life will be private. Memorials may be directed to Central Christian Church in Decatur. Mary was born April 29, 1933, in St....

Decatur-Gwendolyn M. Boyll, 87, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 in her home. She was born December 31, 1925, in Decatur, the daughter of Don and Georganna (Tincher) Anderson. She was previously employed as a manager at Al’s Copy Shop. She loved her cat Kizzy. She married Al Boyll...

Decatur- James E. Strode Sr., 75, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013, in his home surrounded by his family after a long rough battle with cancer. He was born June 28, 1938 in the Randolph Community of Metcalfe County, Kentucky, the son of Melvin Thomas and Dovie Isabell (McCoy)...

Carolyn Sue “Cay” (Watts) Aldrich, 68, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Cay was born on September 23, 1944 in Taylorville the daughter of Lloyd Raymond and Georgia Geneva (Daniels) Watts. She had worked for Borg Warner, Schwartz’s Restaurant, Main...

Decatur-Nicholas J. Schiro, 78, of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 in his home. He was born January 22, 1935 in Murphysboro, Illinois, the son of Paul and Clara (Riggio) Schiro. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was previously employed as an insurance agent with...

Decatur – Lois J. Van Meter, 81, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013 in Symphony of Decatur. Lois was born on January 24, 1932 in Tyronza, AR the daughter of George A. and Rosia L. (Due) Martin. She had worked as a telephone operator in California. She was a member of the United...