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Van Garrett, 64, of Lovington, IL passed away from complications following a double-lung transplant on November 10, 2018 at Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Visitation will be at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home in Decatur, IL on Thursday, November 15, from 5-7 PM, with funeral...

Norman Robert Bonnell, 82, of Decatur, IL, passed away November 2, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Norman was born March 7, 1936 in Waupaca, WI, the son of Henry and Myrtle (Hoyt) Bonnell.  He married Maryln Ridgeway on July 22, 1966 at Worthsmith AFB in Oscoda, MI.  Norman was a retired USAF...

Gloria Ann Lourash ( DeJaynes),72, of Decatur went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Gloria was born September 21, 1946 in Decatur Illinois, the daughter of Vernon and Viola Vowell. She retired from being a teacher at Mt. Zion Elementary school after 35...

Willie Murel Henning, 62, of Decatur, IL died October 24, 2018 at her residence.    Willie was born January 23, 1956, in Clarksdale, MS, the daughter of David and Hannah Mae (Goodman) Walker.  She married George Henning and he preceded her in death.   Willie enjoyed spending time with family,...

Anthony McCoy, 53, of Decatur, IL, passed away October 21, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.    Anthony was born November 16, 1964, in Watson, AR, the son of Jarvis and Anna Mae (Finch) McCoy.  He married Mira Maclin on December 20, 1987 in Chicago, IL.  He worked as a laborer in the...

Bruce Edward Massey was granted his angel wings on October 18, 2018 at 5:37 a.m. His final days were spend surrounded by his wife and children. Bruce touched many lives throughout his memorable life. Bruce was the third child of George Massey and Grace Massey. Bruce was a graduate of Burlington...

Decatur – Mary “Joan” Tirpak, 89, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village, Springfield.  Joan was born March 12, 1929 on a farm outside Witt, IL, the daughter of Carl Christopher and Mary Grace (Marty) Adermann. She grew up on farms in the...

The Sunset of Charline W. Anderson  On October 16, 2018, at 10:26 AM, Charline went to be with the Lord.  She was greeted at the gates by her mother, 3 sisters, son, and a host of others.  Charline was born August 4, 1924 in Mississippi and later moved to Decatur, IL where she worked, got married...

Betty N. Winchester, 91, of Sullivan, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  Betty was born April 28, 1927, in Decatur, to Fred and Mable (Dodsworth) VanHyning. She married James L. Winchester on May 7, 1948 in Decatur. He passed away...

Decatur – Robert “Bob” Francis Nalefski, 94, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Imboden Creek Living Center.   Bob was born May 17, 1924, in Decatur, the son of Frederick and Callie (Ray) Nalefski. A member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish, Bob liked to fish and worked as a tool...

Shirley Marie Bower, 76, of Decatur, passed away October 12, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Shirley was born January 9, 1942, in Decatur, to Kenneth and Louise (Harminson) Thomas. She married Dale Bower on August 22, 1959 in Lovington, IL. Together they owned and operated B...

Lisa Kay McCoy, 58, of Decatur, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.  Lisa was born December 7, 1960, in Decatur, Illinois to Danny and Beverly “Joy” (Hutchcraft) Scott. She was a Certified Nursing...