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Carl Duane Williams
Nov. 29, 2023
Carl Duane Williams 85 passed away on November 29, 2023, at Shelbyville Manor. He was born on November 4, 1938, in Barry Il to Harvey and Nellie Williams. Carl is survived by his wife Nadeen Williams; son, Carl “Brad” (Kate Lowder) Williams; daughter, Karen Williams; grandchildren, C.J....
Gerald "Wayne" Lane
Nov. 29, 2023
Gerald “Wayne” Lane, 78, passed away on November 29, 2023, at his home in Maroa, IL. Wayne was born to James and Dora Lane on March 17, 1945, in Pattonsville, VA. He married Antoinette “Toni” Miller on May 25, 1968, in Decatur, IL. He was a member of the Plumber and Pipefitters Union Local 65....
Ricardo Rodriguez Sr.
Nov. 25, 2023
Ricardo Rodriguez Sr., 57, passed away on November 25, 2023, at his home in Decatur, IL. Ricardo was born to Jesus Rodriguez and Angelina Hernandez on July 13, 1966, in Los Angeles, CA. Ricardo married, Margarita “Maggie” Herrera on December 11, 1998, in Chatsworth, CA. He was a member of the...
Jacob Eugene Stanley
Nov. 25, 2023
Jacob Eugene Stanley, a devoted father, son, brother, and veteran, passed away on November 25, 2023, after a battle with cancer. He was born on November 20, 1981, in Decatur, to Nancy and Steven Stanley. Jacob's journey through life was marked by dedication and service. He attended Decatur Public...
Francis Walsh
Nov. 25, 2023
Francis "Bud" Walsh, 89, of Taylorville, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Taylorville. Memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Church in Stonington, IL on Tuesday, November 28 at 11:00 am with Reverend Piotr Kosk. Bud's family will receive friends and family one hour prior to...
Mary Elizabeth Collins
Nov. 24, 2023
Decatur – Mary E. Collins, 73, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. Mary was born October 30, 1950, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Wayne and Iva (Ernst) Baker. A homemaker, Mary married Dennis C. Collins on November 14, 1970, at Grace...
Barbara Roady
Nov. 24, 2023
Barbara (Barb) J. Roady, 88, of Mattoon, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:30 P.M. on Friday (11-24-2023) at Brookstone Estates North in Mattoon, IL. Barbara was born on January 16, 1935, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of John and Hattie (Belcher) Bernard. She married Charles E. Roady...
Gary Lynn Shutter
Nov. 23, 2023
Gary Lynn Shutter, 84, of Decatur, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, at Aspen Creek of Sullivan. Gary was born in Decatur on May 10, 1939, the son of Jay and Catherine (McCaughey) Shutter. He had a variety of careers throughout his life, having been a...
Mary Doll
Nov. 22, 2023
Mary Doll, 83, of Decatur passed away on November 22, 2023, at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville, IL. She was born November 10, 1940, to Tony and Essie Hicks near Butler Il. Mary is survived by her husband, Ross Doll; son, Joseph Doll; daughters Teri (Richard) Bailey and Cheryl Leary;...
Patsy Ann Schumacher
Nov. 21, 2023
Patsy Ann Schumacher, 91, of Eagan, MN went to be with the Lord, November 21, 2023, at The Commons on Marice in Eagan, MN. Patsy was born October 10, 1932, in Melvin, IL, the daughter of Chester Ethel (Bayler) White. She married Lloyd Wayne Schumacher, August 20, 1960, in Decatur, IL. She was a...
Kasey Michelle Cloud
Nov. 21, 2023
Decatur - Kasey Michelle Cloud, 27 years old, of Decatur, IL, passed away on November 21, 2023, due to a fatal car accident driving out of state to be with family on Thanksgiving. Kasey was born in Decatur, Illinois at Decatur Memorial Hospital on December 13, 1995. She graduated from MacArthur...
Betty Lou Thompson
Nov. 21, 2023
Decatur – Betty Lou (Dawdy) Mariner-Thompson, 95 of Altamont formerly of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Lutheran Care Center, Altamont, IL. Betty was born July 28, 1928, in Hillview, IL, the daughter of Archie Earl Dawdy and Velma F. (Garner) Dawdy. A homemaker, Betty was a...