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Decatur – Cynthia E. Reed, 47, of Decatur, departed this life on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Cynthia was born Nov. 27, 1970, in Decatur, the daughter of Herman L Taylor and Mary L. Reed. She worked as a home healthcare provider. Cynthia leaves cherishing fond memories her sons:...

Randy Hamilton, 55, of Forsyth, IL died July 3, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Randy was born, June 30, 1963, in Decatur, IL, the son of Willard and Helen Hamilton.    Randy was an technician for Orr Protection.  He was a member of Central Baptist Church and an avid Cardinal fan. During his...

Decatur – Charles “Chuck” Schaab, 57, passed away on June 30th, 2018 surrounded by family. Chuck was born November 1st, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri to Jack and Pat Schaab. He married Barb (Newland) Schaab on September 21st, 1985. Chuck graduated Radiology school at Washington University. He is...

Decatur – John E. Meyers, 78, of Decatur, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. John was born in Akron, OH, March 12, 1940, the son of John E. and Florence Meyers, Jr. A U.S. Air Force veteran and member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish, John worked at Firestone until...

Decatur – Joyce M. Lohrstorfer, 86, of Decatur, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Joyce was born in Shook, MO, February 14, 1932. She was a member of Ss. James & Patrick Parish and Legion of Mary. Joyce married Charles...

Decatur – Paul A. Scherer, 58, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Paul was born in Decatur, IL, June 30, 1959, the son of Robert and Helen Shirlene (Freeman) Scherer. He worked as a union carpenter and was a member of the NRA and Carpenters Union Local...

Decatur – Violet Bernice Knox passed into Heaven on June 20, 2018 at Lincolnshire Place, Decatur, IL. Bernice was born in Peoria, IL, April 13, 1920, the daughter of Kearney C. and Dona (Hopper) Jones. She married Lincoln “Red” Knox on October 9, 1943, in Miami, FL while Red was serving with the...

DECATUR- Eileen Ruski, activist, advocate, and lifelong champion for others, died on June 20. Eileen was the mother of Robert Ruski, Kelly Gonzalez, and Maureen Ruski. In 1983, Eileen married Marshall Susler, becoming mother to his children Jan Susler, Julie Susler Blum, Jody Susler Schneeberg,...

Ellen Louise Durbin, 81, of Decatur, passed away June 19, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Ellen was born January 21, 1937, in Decatur, IL, to Harry Lee and Velma Francis (Hinton) Garren. She was a member of Moundford Free Methodist Church, VFW and the Senior Citizens Shuffle Board...

Elsie “Jean” Virgil, 68, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Fair Havens Christian Village. Jean was born September 18, 1949, in Decatur, IL to Charles S. and Norma Jean (Carter) Madden. Jean was raised by her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. G.J. Carter. She married John Mark Virgil...

Lewis Pitts, 64, of Decatur, passed away Friday morning, June 15, 2018, in his home with his wife of 35 years by his side. Lewis was born July 9, 1953, in Decatur, IL, to Oscar Lewis and Flora Bernice (English) Pitts. He attended Warrensburg Schools and played football. He married Debra “Candy”...

Taylorville – Mary Geneva Abell, 95, of Taylorville, formerly of Springfield, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at Taylorville Estates. Born August 14, 1922, in Christian County, the daughter of John Clarence and Mayme (Sheedy) Abell, Geneva graduated from Kincaid High School and received an...