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James “Jim” Kenneth Morrison, 69, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on Saturday, December 22, 2018.  Jim was born March 13, 1949 in Decatur, IL, the son of Dr. John and Edna (Carron) Morrison.  Jim was a veteran of the USMC, serving in Vietnam.  He...

Diane Cummins, 82, of Decatur, passed away peacefully into Jesus’ arms on December 22, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her family. Our Mother was a very spiritual, loving, giving, caring, funny, fashionable, outgoing, knowing-no-stranger beam of joy. She loved her family dearly, and we are all...

Sondra Leota Wooley, 74, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Sondra was born August 3, 1944 in Springfield, IL to Heinz and Hildred (Meyer) Johns. She graduated from St. Teresa in 1962. She married William, “Larry” Wooley in 1976. He passed away...

Morrisonville – Robert K. “Kenten” Deardorff, 67, of Morrisonville, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis. He was born January 2, 1951 in Taylorville the son of Robert E. and Ruth (Ryan) Deardorff. A U.S. Navy Veteran, Kenten retired as owner/operator of Deardorff...

Mary Katherine Brown, 91, of Decatur passed away on December 19th, 2018 at Imboden Creek Living Center, with her loving family by her side.  Mary was born on June 9th, 1927 in Decatur, daughter of George Smith and Mary Hennessee. She later married Lewis E. Brown who passed away on April 17th,...

Jerry Walker Groves, 84, of Decatur passed away at Fairhaven Christian Village on December 17, 2018.    A mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to funeral mass.    Memorials: Holy Family...

Gary L. Hironimus Sr. of Blandinsville, Ill., formerly of Decatur and Mount Zion, Ill., passed away peacefully with his wife and two children by his side, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at 9 a.m. at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill.  Gary was born on Jan. 23, 1950, in Waukegan, Ill., and was the...

Decatur – Denise Ann (“Dee”) Mennel, 77, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Dee was born August 13, 1941, in Decatur, the daughter of Leo and Margaret Reinhart.  Contrary to popular belief, Dee was not born talking, but once she started she rarely...

Bobby Ray McMahon, 77, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Bobby was born July 1, 1941 in Stonington, IL to Earl Edward and Mary Ellen (Fox) McMahon. He attended St. Patricks and St. Teresa High School. He later joined the Army serving 3 ½ years...

DECATUR- Daniel Eric Cox, 59, of Decatur, passed away at 12:50 am, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  Memorial Mass to celebrate Danny’s life will be 10:30 am Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, in Mt. Zion. Visitation will be held one...

Decatur – Betty J. Niesman, 88, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Betty was born December 12, 1930, in St. Elmo, IL, the daughter of Leonard Elmo and Myrtle Alice (Parks) Johnston. She attended Eastern Illinois University and worked at the...

Decatur – Beverly Ann Ketenbrink, 77, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Beverly was born December 11, 1941, in Pontiac, IL, the daughter of William Wayne and Virginia Mae (Page) Stith. A member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in...