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Paul J. Parker, Jr. “Ace” passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on June 5, 2019. Paul was born and raised in Decatur, IL, and graduated from St. Theresa High School. After graduation he went on to serve in the Air Force as an air traffic controller in Dover England and at Chicago O’Hare Field....

Decatur – James F. “Jimmy” Dougherty, 73, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019.  Jimmy was born December 9, 1945 in Decatur, the son of John R. and Wilma Kathryn (Buzan) Dougherty. Jim worked as an attendant alongside his brothers Dave and Jack at Dougherty’s Super Service later known...

Gary Neal Akers, 81, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Gary was born August 15, 1937, in Decatur, the son of Melvin and Thelma (Pettyjohn) Akers. He married Dorcas Camden on January 5, 1990, in Decatur. She preceded him in death in 2013. Surviving are children,...

Robert Rednour, 61, of Decatur, IL, passed away June 1, 2019 at Decatur, Memorial Hospital. Robert was born December 14, 1957, in Champaign, IL, the son of George Amos and Kathryn Lucille (Henson) Rednour. Robert painted vehicles for an autobody business. He was a very talented artist and enjoyed...

Decatur – Leon H. Langhauser, 81, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019.  Leon was born December 28, 1937 in Beckemeyer, IL, the son of Leo and Gertrude (Kampwerth) Langhauser. Leon worked as an Engineer for ADM for 40 plus years before retiring as V.P. of Corn Processing. He was a member...

Decatur – Donovon Dwight Spaugh, 90, passed away at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family on May 24, 2019.  Dwight was born in Decatur, Illinois on May 31, 1928. He served in the United States Navy. He worked for Wabash Railroad for many years as a telegrapher. He worked at Firestone...

Jerome T. “Jerry” Scherer, 86, passed away on Friday, May 24, at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Jerry was born January 16, 1933 in Olney, Illinois, firstborn of Jerome F. and LaVerne (Dewhirst) Scherer. He married Elizabeth A. Hayes on July 7, 1957 in Olney, Illinois. He is...

Decatur – Everett E. Nicholas, Jr, born October 2, 1941, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He leaves behind four children, James Nicholas (Lily), Kathryn Elenbaas (James), Wesley Nicholas (Wendy), and Susan Phipps (Nicholas), nine grandchildren, and many beloved friends and family members. He...

Ruth E. Moreau, 92, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Ruth was born August 31, 1926, in Decatur, the daughter of James and Edith (Meyers) Wilkinson. She married Gaston Leonard Moreau on February 22, 1948. Surviving are her children, RuthAnn...

Decatur – Leo H. Higar, Jr, 85, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019.  Leo was born May 12, 1934 in Decatur son of the Leo H. and Catherine (Toth) Higar, Sr. He graduated from St. Teresa High School and was a member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish. He worked at PPG Industries before...

Shirley Marie Mae McClanahan, 80, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Shirley was born January 1, 1939 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Paul A. and Katherine M. (Reynolds) Osborne. Shirley worked at Walmart as a department manager before retiring in 2006; during retirement, she loved to drink wine...

Decatur – Diana Sue Pettyjohn, 61, of Harristown, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019.  Diana was born January 25, 1958 in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Merlin and Sylvanna (Brod) Cripe. She worked for Aramark and ran the school lunch program for Decatur Public Schools. She loved crafts and...