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Gene A Telfer
Mar. 25, 2024
Gene A. Telfer, 85, of Decatur, IL passed away March 25, 2024 at his residence. Gene was born May 29, 1938 in Lee, IN, the son of Bernard and Helen (Danford) Telfer. He married Shirley Ann Fair on August 28, 1954 in Clinton, IL. Gene had worked as a warehouse supervisor for R.V. Evans Co. He...
Della C. Miller
Mar. 24, 2024
Della C. Miller, 87, of Decatur passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on March 24, 2024. Della was born December 15, 1936, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen (Carter) Brennan. She married Lester Miller on August 28, 1954, and they had over 60 loving years together. Della worked at Garfield...
Sharon Rose Hedenberg
Mar. 23, 2024
Sharon Rose Hedenberg, 76, of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly of Decatur, Illinois passed to Heaven March 23, 2024 while surrounded with love, peace, and comfort. Sharon married Jack Hedenberg on November 24, 1967. He preceded her into Heaven on March 12, 2022. Sharon enjoyed meals out with...
Kathy Jo Gibbens
Mar. 22, 2024
Kathy Jo Gibbens, 74, of Lovington, Illinois, passed away March 22, 2024, in her home. Kathy was born in Decatur, Illinois, on October 16, 1949, the daughter of Donald and Charlene Harshbarger. She managed a storage facility for many years, and later in life found great joy as a taxi driver for...
Arthur Schoepfer
Mar. 21, 2024
Schoepfer, Arthur E. ,92 of Decatur, IL passed away on March 21, 2024. A private memorial service will be held for the family. Arthur was born on April 28, 1931, in Chicago, IL the son of Arthur H. and Sophie (Roessler). He graduated from Lane Technical High School, Chicago, Il. He attended the...
Beverly Jean Jackson
Mar. 21, 2024
Beverly Jean Jackson 91 of Decatur passed away on March 21, 2024, at Manor Court of Clinton. She was born July 12,1932 to Charles and Mary Daniels in Decatur, IL. Beverly, a remarkable woman and devoted mother, faced life’s challenges with unwavering grace and bravery. After her husband Lorne’s...
Stanley "Stan" Mierek
Mar. 20, 2024
Stanley “Stan” Eugene Mierek, 84, of Decatur, IL, went to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on March 20, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born June 24, 1939, to Stanley and Ann, nee Wisneski, Mierek in Marissa, IL. He graduated from Mount Vernon Township High School in 1957 and...
Phyllis Ann Hockaday
Mar. 17, 2024
Phyllis Ann Hockaday, 90, of Forsyth, IL, passed away at 7:55 P.M. on Sunday (03-17-2024) at Copper Creek Cottages Memory Care of Lincoln, Lincoln, IL. Phyllis was born on May 7, 1933, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Byron Burns Mullins and Redith Adeline (Laughlin) Mullins. She married James...
Berlyn Rose Ryan
Mar. 14, 2024
Decatur – Berlyn Rose Ryan, infant daughter of James and Nicole (Brooks) Ryan, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. Surviving are her parents James and Nicole Ryan; siblings: Quincy Markham, Elin Markham, London Horne, and Hudson Horne; special friends,...
Richard James Holliday
Mar. 14, 2024
Richard James Holliday, 78, of Decatur, IL has rejoined his wife, Mary, in heaven on March 14, 2024. Richard was born February 8, 1946, in Madison, WI, the son of Frank L and Virginia J (Clemage) Holliday. He married Mary Roisum on February 11, 1967 in Madison, WI. Richard was an engineer for...
David Allen Prosser
Mar. 13, 2024
Decatur – David Allen Prosser, 80, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024. David was born on July 10, 1943, a son of Edward Eugene and Helen (Hollis) Prosser. A U.S. Army veteran, David worked as a farmer for many years. Surviving is his daughter, Chrissy; stepson, Gregg;...
Stanley Martin "Stan" Rothenbuecher
Mar. 12, 2024
Decatur – Stanley Martin "Stan" Rothenbuecher, 94, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 20, 1929, in Edwardsville, IL, a son of Oliver and Lucille (Martin) Rothenbuecher. Stan was a smart, talented, fun loving man. He was an...