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Donald Everett Horne
May 27, 2023
Donald “Pappy” Horne, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 2:45am on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born September 9, 1928, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Andrew G. and Dorothy Lehman Horne. He married Cheryl Ruff on April 10,1981, and they were happily married for the next...
Linda Manuel
May 27, 2023
Linda Manuel, 76, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Bolingbrook, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Betty Ann Johnson
May 25, 2023
Betty Ann Johnson, 77, of Decatur, IL passed away May 25, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Betty was born April 3, 1946 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Jacob and Edith (Thompson) Reed. She had married, Frank Maltby followed by David Johnson who both had preceded her in death. Her significant...
Betty Zeaman
May 21, 2023
Betty E. Zeaman, 93, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, Il. Betty was born on November 4, 1929, the daughter of William G. and Frances B. Traver in Decatur, IL. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1947. She attended Bradley University where she...
Jerome "Jerry" Bart Cox
May 21, 2023
Jerome ”Jerry” Bart Cox, 75, passed away on May 21, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Jerry was born to Fred and Elma Cox on January 24, 1948, in Terre Haute, IN. Jerry was a sweet and humble man with a strong work ethic. He was always willing to help. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He...
Frankie Leon Jackson
May 21, 2023
Frankie Leon Jackson, 86, of Moweaqua, IL formerly of Decatur, IL passed away May 21, 2023 at Moweaqua Rehabilitation Health Care. Frankie was born August 4, 1936 in Decatur, IL, the son of Richard A and Pearl (Henry) Jackson. He was a veteran of the US Army. Frankie married his wife, Joyce on...
Sherry Ray Dick
May 19, 2023
Surrounded by her loving family, Sherry Ray Dick departed from this earth and received her heavenly reward on May 19, 2023. Sherry was born and raised in Decatur, IL, where she graduated from Eisenhower High School and married James W. Dick Jr., her loving husband of nearly 50 years. She loved...
Prince Duke Rogers
May 18, 2023
Prince Duke Rogers, baby, passed away May 18, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. Prince was born May 18, 2023 in Decatur, IL, the son of Ali Sandra D. Rogers. HE was survived by his mother; sister, Infinity Hubbard; grandparents, Rooselvelt Johnson, Eunice Rogers; great – grandparents,...
David Salefski
May 18, 2023
David Salefski ,80, of Decatur, IL passed away on May 18, 2023. David was born on September 6, 1942, to Walter and Clara Salefski. David was a veteran of the National Guard and worked at Caterpillar for 42years. He enjoyed going to softball games. The highlight of his week was going shopping with...
Gene Parnell
May 18, 2023
Gene Parnell, 64, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Decatur, IL. Gene was born October 17th 1958 in Decatur IL son of James and Betty Parnell Gene was a truck driver he loved his job he was a hard worker always went to work no matter what he was layed back he never complained about...
Michael Bryce Cox
May 17, 2023
Michael Bryce Cox, 33, of Oakley, IL passed away May 17, 2023 at his residence. Michael was born July 25, 1989 in Decatur, IL, the son of William Bruce and Diana Dee (Whitacre) Cox. Michael married Hollie Billger on July 28, 2018 in Oakley, IL. Michael enjoyed drawing, going to flea markets and...
Michael Edward Clark
May 17, 2023
Michael Edward Clark, 79, passed away on May 17, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Michael was born to Henry and Ernestyne Clark on December 27, 1943, in Saline, MI. He married his wife, Cheryl Louise Lanum on October 17, 1980, in Decatur, IL. Michael received his B.S. in Biology from Eastern Michigan before...