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Eugene F. Marshall, 92, passed into eternity at Decatur Memorial Hospital Thursday, March 7, 2013. Gene was born April 9, 1920 in Decatur, IL, the son of Roy Marshall and Eula Mae (Baker) Marshall Carter. Eugene married Lena Board July 31, 1948 and they were inseparable. Eugene honorably served...

Mt. Zion-Barbara J. Durley, 70, of Mt. Zion, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1942 in Decatur, the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Railsback) Prell. She married Robert L. Durley August 7, 1962 in Decatur. He preceded her in death May 30,...

Decatur-Surelda L. McCloy, 57, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born March 16, 1955 in Sullivan, IL, the daughter of Earl and Pauline (Beneze) McCloy. She adored children and was a nanny for over thirty years. She enjoyed reading and...

Eleanor Childress, 91 of Hampton, GA formerly of Decatur, Illinois went to be with the Lord at 12:00 a.m. on Monday March 4, 2013, in her home with her family at her side. She was born in Sullivan, Illinois on July 4th 1921, the daughter of William and Mary Ann Martin Williamson. Services...

Mary Ann Schell, 81, of Decatur passed away Sunday March 3, 2013 in her home with her family by her side. Mary Ann was born on April 13, 1931 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Fritz Kraus and Mary (Schepke) Williams . She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. She married Ralph...

Dolores Jane Gibson, 84, of Decatur passed away on Saturday March 2, 2013 in Fair Havens Christian Home. A visitation to celebrate Dolores’ life will be from 5-7 pm Friday, March 8, 2013. Burial will be at Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, CA. Dolores was born August 3, 1928 in Oglesby, IL, the...

Heather Leigh “Sam” Straka March 7, 1949 – February 27, 2013 Heather “Sam” Straka , 63, died February 27 of a cardiac arrhythmia. Born March 7, 1949 in Evanston, IL, daughter of Kim & Eleanor Johnson. Married to Joe Straka on July 7, 1970. She is survived by loving husband Joe, daughter...

Dorothy M. Vick, 84, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at McKinley Court Nursing Home. Honoring Dorothy’s wishes cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. No services are planned at this time.

David James Tomlin, 54, of Decatur passed away February 26, 2013. A graveside service to celebrate David's life will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2013 at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Donnie Sutton officiating. David was born February 12, 1959 in Springfield, IL, the son of Harold and Colleen...

Joyce Ann Brumett, 61, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. A graveside service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be 1 pm Monday, March 4, 2013 at Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to Multiple Sclerosis...

Decatur-Bernadine “Bernie” Sebok, 87, of Decatur, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 in Imboden Creek Living Center with her family by her side. Bernie was born April 29, 1925 in Decatur, the daughter of Philip and Frances (Brinkoetter) Bauer. She graduated from Decatur High...

Decatur-Jeffrey 'Jeff' Bennett Melton, 45, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Bloomington. Jeff was born February 17, 1968 in Paris, Kentucky, the son of Linda (Loveall) Weinman. He was previously employed as a carpenter. He was a member of the...