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Richard E. "Dick" Vaughn
Jun. 25, 2019
Decatur – Richard “Dick” Eugene Vaughn passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at his residence in Decatur, Illinois. Dick was born April 1, 1945 in Decatur, Illinois. He was the son of Robert and Charlotte (Rupert) Vaughn. He retained many happy memories of his childhood playing with his three...
Victor James "Jim" Neece
Jun. 25, 2019
Victor James “Jim” Neece, 84, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Jim was born July 7, 1934, in Pana, IL to James William and Beatrice Victoria (Huffmaster) Neece. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Jim was a member of Our Redeemer...
James Earl Young
Jun. 18, 2019
James Earl Young, age 71, of Decatur, was called home on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. James was born April 17, 1948, in Marvell, Arkansas to David L. Houston, Sr. and Anniemae Young. He was raised by his grandmother, Beatrice Young. He was a laborer for Local Union 159. He married...
Fannie Mae Bond
Jun. 16, 2019
Fannie Mae Bond, 91, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at her home in Decatur, June 16, 2019. Fannie was born December 20, 1927, in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of Charlie T. and Levirtha (Reed) Bond, Sr. She married Eddie L. Bond during 1943 in Mississippi. Fannie was a longtime member and...
Wilbur E. Croxen
Jun. 16, 2019
Wilbur E. Croxen, 94, of Decatur, IL passed away June 16, 2019 at Generations of McKinley Place. Wilbur was born December 5, 1925, the son of Gilbert and Rose (Coleman) Croxen. He married Rosalie Lersch during 1952 in Coburg, Germany. Wilbur was a veteran of the US Army. After his military...
Lenora M. Mintun
Jun. 11, 2019
Decatur – Lenora M. Mintun, 80, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Lenora was born April 19, 1939 in Decatur, the daughter of Herschel R. and Carolyn (Ritchie) Smith and Jesse and Irene Voyles. A member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Lenora worked in communications at Decatur...
Paul J. Parker, Jr.
Jun. 05, 2019
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....
James F. "Jimmy" Dougherty
Jun. 04, 2019
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
Jun. 02, 2019
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
Jun. 01, 2019
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...
Leon H. Langhauser
May 26, 2019
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...
Dwight Spaugh
May 24, 2019
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...