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Patricia Elaine Nash
Dec. 04, 2023
Patricia Elaine Nash, 86, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 4, 2023, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Patricia was born in Covington, Indiana, on December 1, l937, the daughter of Merle and Arlina (Dobbins) Huffman. She married William Raymond Nash on July 3, 1972, in Danville, Illinois....
Dolores Johnson
Dec. 03, 2023
Dolores “Dee” M. Johnson, 84, passed away December 3, 2023 at Morningside Place in Overland Park, KS. Daughter of Marie Erzinger Spence and Ted Spence, she was born on October 2nd, 1939 in St. Louis, MO. Graduated Decatur High School in 1957. She loved Broadway musicals, and filled her free time...
Timothy Leon Marshall
Dec. 02, 2023
Timothy Leon Marshall, 59, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 5:39 P.M. on Saturday (12-02-2023) in Carle BroMenn Hospital Normal, IL. Tim was born on 09-30-1964 the son of Robert Lee Marshall and Leona May (Butt) Marshall. He was an avid fisherman, handyman, loved animals, and enjoyed working on...
Merlin Tilmon O'Dell
Dec. 01, 2023
Merlin Tilmon O'Dell, 95, of Winchester, VA, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1928, in Decatur, Illinois, to the late Lucille Syfert O'Dell and Tilmon B. O'Dell. Merlin enjoyed working at the Decatur Signal Depot, troubleshooting communications equipment for...
Richard "Rick" Lyn Hicks
Nov. 30, 2023
Richard “Rick” Lyn Hicks, 80, passed away on November 30, 2023, at his home in Decatur, IL. Rick was born to Virginia Mae Hicks on July 1, 1943, in Decatur, IL. He married his wife, Nancy, on December 27, 1986, in Decatur, IL. Rick worked for the United States Postal Service for over 30 years. He...
Amanda Carter
Nov. 29, 2023
Amanda Carter, 34, of Decatur passed away on November 29, 2023, at her home. She was born on June 8,1989 to Marty Carter and Dawn Marquis. She deeply loved her family and friends. She had a servant’s heart and would help anyone in need. She enjoyed being around the people that she called friends....
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...