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James L. "Jim" Boose
Jun. 06, 2024
James L. Boose, “Jim”, 75 of Argenta, Illinois passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024, at his son’s home in Winslow, Arizona. James was born November 30, 1948, in Dixon, IL, the son of James Dale and Mary Jane (Weaver) Boose. He married Tammy Renee (Karr) Boose in 1981. He was a graduate of...
Glenn Henry Gillmar
Jun. 06, 2024
Glenn Henry Gillmar, 96, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 8:18 A.M. on Thursday (06-06-2024) in Eagle Ridge of Decatur. Glenn was born on July 5, 1927, the son of Glenn Virgil Gillmar and Rose (Bruele) Gillmar. He married Leona “Peggy” Williams on November 8, 1946, in Decatur, IL. She preceded him...
Carolyn Sue Nash
Jun. 06, 2024
Carolyn Sue Nash, 74, of Decatur, IL passed away June 6, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born January 28, 1950, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Teddy Ray and Betty Lucille (Manley) Aubert. She married Allan Eugene Nash on August 7, 1992, in Lakeland, FL. Carolyn was a florist for...
George Alvin Sloan
Jun. 05, 2024
George Alvin Sloan passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024. George, 93, was born July 13, 1930, to John and Irene (Brooks) Sloan in Decatur, Illinois. He proudly lived in Decatur his whole life except for his time in the United States Navy (1947-1950) on the ship Tarawa and a brief time in...
Sharon J Belue
Jun. 03, 2024
Sharon J. Belue, 77, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, June 3rd, at her residence as her family held her hand and walked her 'home.' Born on the 5th of September, 1946, Sharon was lovingly adopted by Archie and Selma Ritchie. She married Edward J. Belue on October 22, 1965, mere months after...
Jason Charles Skow
Jun. 02, 2024
Jason Charles Skow September 5, 1984 - June 2, 2024 Jason Charles Skow, beloved son, father to Hudson and Declan, brother, Marine, friend, mentor, and leader to those around him passed on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Jason loved his family fiercely, took life for all it would give him, and made the room...
Betty Ann Kinsler
Jun. 02, 2024
Betty Ann Kinsler, 97, of Naperville formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 2, 2024. Betty was born on March 22, 1927, in Decatur to Charles Deister and Ann (nee Dugan). Loving mother of Debbie (Russ) Bryan and Diane Kinsler. Beloved grandmother of Kevin (Gina) Garren,...
Laurie Frances Thompson
Jun. 02, 2024
Laurie Thompson, 76, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Laurie was born on November 26, 1947, in Decatur, IL to Paul and Mary Ellen Heffernan. She grew up and raised her family in Decatur after marrying her husband, Ron Thompson, on February 22,...
Debra Kathleen Ashley
Jun. 01, 2024
Debra Kathleen (Stone) Ashley, 78, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 6:45 P.M. on Saturday (06-01-2024) at Primrose of Decatur. Debra was born on September 1, 1945, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Oscar Raymond Stone, Jr, and Rosamond Nadine (Davis) Stone. She married Morton Mendel Melnik in August...
Mark Gerald Neisslie
Jun. 01, 2024
Mark Gerald Neisslie, 67, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away June 1, 2024, in his home. Mark was born in Decatur on February 22, 1957, the son of Gerald and Jeannine (Wheeler) Neisslie. He married Shanda Grace in Decatur. Mark was a machinist for Mueller Company, a position he held for 44 years....
Carol Ann Carroll
May 31, 2024
Carol Ann Carroll, 78, of Chandler, Arizona, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, went to be with our Lord on May 31, 2024. Carol was born in Decatur on February 28, 1946, the daughter of Aden and Naomi (Richards) Eskew. She moved to Arizona in 1980 and worked as a secretary in the aerospace industry....
Georgenna Rose Mataya
May 31, 2024
Girard - Georgenna Rose Mataya “Georgie”, 64 of Girard, IL, passed away Friday, May 31st, 2024 Georgie was born on Tuesday, December 22nd, 1959, in Springfield, Il. The daughter of Michael Scattergood and Betty Mataya. A dental technician and gardener. Georgie was a firecracker. She loved Tyler...