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Decatur ' Carl Victor Tipsword, 81, of Decatur passed away at 8:10 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Decatur with family members by his side. Carl was born on June 15, 1931 in Decatur, the son of Soreno and Letha Tipsword (Plummer). He retired from Lance Distributing in Granite City. Carl...

Decatur- Norma Jean Keepper, 82, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Homeward Bound Animal Shelter or the Good Samaritan Inn. Norma was born March 8, 1930 in Macomb...

Ruth J. Cantrell, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 1:18 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Concordia Village. Graveside services to celebrate Ruth's life will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Concordia Village,...

Decatur- Kamariana Shelby, infant daughter of Kiana Shelby, and sister to Karamion, went to be with the Angels, Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A graveside service for Kamariana will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2012 at Fairlawn Cemetery's Lullaby Land. Memorial...

Melvin D. Weaver, 79, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in his home.  Melvin was born May 26, 1933 in Owaneco, IL, the son of Clifford E. and Hazel (Keiser) Weaver. Melvin is survived by his son, David Weaver of Decatur; daughter-in-law Barb Weaver, their children Stacy and Nick...

Decatur-Anna Lee Simroth, 79, of Decatur, passed away at 5:37 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in her home with her family by her side. Memorial services to celebrate Anna's life will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2012 at First Christian Church, 3350 N. MacArthur Rd. Per Anna Lee's wishes cremation...

Clinton- Robert Edward Pollock, 61, of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Carle Foundation Hospital. Honoring Bob's wishes, cremation will be accorded at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Bob was born August 25,...

Dana Pence, our precious daughter, has finally ended her battle with San Fillippo Syndrome. She joined her brother, Tommy Pence, who passed on Valentine's Day 2003 from the same syndrome. Our Dana wasn't a world shaker, but was a heart breaker. All who met her fell in love with her beautiful...

Decatur-Ada Lou Wright, 74, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.  No services planned.

Decatur-Ronald James (Jim) Lowry, 72, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Jim was born August 15, 1939, the son of William and Dorothy (Coleman) Lowry. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Korea, from 1958-1960. Jim was a mechanic, working for various...

Paul Schnitger, 63, of Decatur, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 in his home.   Paul was born on February 10, 1949 in Quincy, IL, the son of Robey and Elizabeth (Mueller) Schnitger. Surviving are his brothers, Fred Schnitger of Decatur; Albert Schnitger of Decatur; sisters, Judy Schnitger of...

Alberta L. Sapp, 79, of Elgin, formerly of Decatur, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 in Elgin. Ms. Sapp was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Cincinnati, OH, daughter of Elvin and Alberta (Hudson) Goff. She worked as a machine operator for Spot-Nails and was a homemaker. Alberta married James E. Sapp, Jr. May...