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Kathleen S. Nyberg
Nov. 30, 2019
Decatur – Kathleen S. Nyberg, 70, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019. Kathleen was born October 07, 1949, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Walter and Dorothy (White) Childers. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Richie; and 16 siblings. Survivors include her...
Richard Stern
Nov. 29, 2019
Richard Stern, 82, of Arcola, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
Wanda J. Browning
Nov. 28, 2019
In loving memory of Wanda Jane (Logue) Browning Wanda was born, December 16th, 1947, in Decatur Illinois. She passed away November 28th, 2019 in her home. Wanda was preceded in death by her Father and Mother – Wayne (Pancho) and...
Mary Alice Drake
Nov. 27, 2019
Mary Alice Drake, 89, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her residence. Mary was born in Maroa on February 9, 1930, daughter of Clyde Edward and Edna Gay (Van Horn) White. She married Virgle Drake, he preceded her in death on August 16, 1993. She is survived by two sons:...
Carolyn Sue McWilliams
Nov. 26, 2019
Decatur – Carolyn Sue McWilliams, 64, of Oakley, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born July 9, 1955, in Decatur, the daughter of Carl H. and Mary I. (Davis) Klaus. A former member of Lakeview Baptist Church, Carolyn worked as a lab tech...
Geraldine "Gerry" (Bright) Hearn
Nov. 23, 2019
Geraldine “Gerry” (Bright) Hearn, 89, of Decatur, IL passed away November 23, 2019 at her residence. There will be no service, per Gerry’s request. Her body will be donated to Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois. Please pause for a 10 minute walk around your neighborhood or give a...
Raymon I. Jones
Nov. 23, 2019
Raymon I. Jones, 42, of Byram, MS, passed away November 23, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. Raymon was born August 7, 1977 in Decatur, IL, the son of Anthony Blue and Lillian Jones. He married Tavia Hess on October 20, 2007 in Decatur, IL. Raymon enjoyed traveling and...
Thelma Bonds
Nov. 22, 2019
Thelma was born on October 2, 1950 in Brownsville, TN to Ella Mae Clark and Madison Wade Bond. Thelma was a hard and dedicated worker, devoted sister, adoring aunt, loving cousin, supportive friend and Thelma always believed in exposing our youth to all possibilities, such as what is out there...
James R. Cavanaugh
Nov. 22, 2019
Cavanaugh, James R., 81 of Decatur, died Friday, November 22, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his wife and four children. A private funeral Mass and burial will be held for his wife, children and grandchildren only. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur. Jim was...
Velda M. Knopp
Nov. 22, 2019
Velda M. Knopp, 100, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Velda was born in Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, IL om July 22,1919 a daughter of William and Emma (Weaver) Knopp. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, one brother...
Beverly A. Harris
Nov. 18, 2019
Decatur – Beverly A. Harris, 77, of Decatur, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. Beverly was born September 29, 1942, in Decatur, the daughter of Herbert Harry and Margaret Ruth (Starbody) Rybolt. A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Beverly loved spending time with her family, visiting...
Sharon Lea Sparks-Lourash
Nov. 11, 2019
Sharon Lea Sparks-Lourash, 74, of Decatur, IL, received God’s promise of eternal life in Heaven on Monday, November 11th, 2019. Ms. Lourash was born on August 26, 1945 to Elmer and Lois (Bradley) Sparks. She worked at GE, and later as a private caregiver. She was a devout christian, and member of...