Decatur – Bobby James Brown, 62, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Decatur – F Paul Romano, 97, of Decatur, formerly of Sullivan, passed away December 28, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.   Paul was born September 23, 1922, in Decatur to Rocco and Domenica Romano, immigrants from Tricarico, Italy, in 1914. He was proud of his...

Decatur – Louise Williams, age 88, of Decatur Il., passed away at home with her family by her side on December 26, 2019.   She was born to Leon Joseph DeBrobander and Marie Van Hecke on September 19, 1931, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rock Island, Il.  In September 1948, she married Ronald...

J.R. Hughes, 53, of Decatur, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.  J.R. was born November 14, 1966 in Decatur, IL the son of Carl C. Hughes, Jr and Wanda A. (West) Hughes-Peck.  J.R. had many jobs through the years but his favorite was working...

Georgeina Jane Utterback, 75, of Decatur, IL, passed away December 23, 2019 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL.  Georgeina was born March 29, 1944, in Tuscola, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Alice (Fasnacht) Shaw.  She married Ronnie Utterback on January 31, 1973, at Mt. Zion...

Thomas Lynton Walters, 85, of Decatur, fell asleep in death Sunday, December 22, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 6, 1934 in Marietta, Illinois to Ralph and June (Slater) Walters. He married Ann L. Dawson on July 18, 1964 in Galesburg, Illinois.   He is survived by his wife, one daughter,...

Decatur – Colonel Clara Ann Hilquist (retired) 87 of Decatur, formerly of Park Ridge, IL passed away Sunday Dec.22, 2019 at Randall Residence. Clara was born on Jan. 26, 1932 in Morrisonville, IL the daughter of George and Veronica (Goebel) Richter. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas...

Martin J. Endrizzi Jr, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home.  Martin was born in Decatur on November 28, 1934 a son of Martin and Mary (Rosetto) Endrizzi Sr.  Martin served our country in the US Navy from 1954-1958, he retired From Mueller in 1996 after 34 years of...

Eddie Earl Taylor, 70, of Decatur, IL passed away December 8, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.    Eddie was born July 24, 1949, in Decatur, IL, the son of Charles and Claudia Mae (Peete) Taylor, Sr.    He was a forklift driver for Firestone.  He was a home church person who had a kind heart,...

Decatur – Bessie Mae McDonald (Big Mama), 92, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.  Bessie was born April 29, 1927, in Robinsonville, MS, the daughter of Lucy (Banks) Finney. She was a homemaker and member of St. John Baptist Church. Bessie married Willie McDonald and he preceded...

Decatur – Bessie Mae McDonald (Big Mama), 92, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Bessie was born April 29, 1927, in Robinsonville, MS, the daughter of Lucy (Banks) Finney. She was a homemaker and member of St. John Baptist Church. Bessie married Willie McDonald and he...

William W. “Skeeter” Waits, 54, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday December 3, 2019 at his residence.  Skeeter was born in Carrollton, KY on November 23, 1965 a son of Roy William and Dottie Sue (Stout) Waits. He is survived by his mother Dottie Dare and his other mother Cynthia Dare of...