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Arthur Paul Fleckenstein, 85, of Decatur, passed away August 9, 2018 at Fair Havens Christian Village in Decatur.  Paul was born August 20, 1932 in Decatur, IL, the son of, Arthur Leroy and Petronella Teresa (Hemrich) Fleckenstein.  He married Judith Peters on February 24, 1962 in Decatur, IL at...

Mitchell Andrew York, 55 of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in his home surrounded by his family.  Mitch was born May 11, 1963, in Decatur, to M. Ray and Shirley Jean (McCoy) York. He married Katherine Elizabeth Tappendorf on September 18, 1988 in Decatur. He worked for Parke...

Ronnie Lee Utterback, 81, of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018, at the Decatur Rehabilitation Center, with his family by his side.  Ronnie was born September 27, 1936, in Bement, IL, to Lloyde and Evelyn (Evans) Utterback. He married Georgeina Jane Shaw on January 31, 1973, in Mt. Zion,...

Decatur – Mark A. Benscoter, 62, of Decatur, IL, died  July 24, 2018 at his residence. Mark was born January 28, 1956, in Decatur, IL, the son of Kenneth Lee and June Charlene (Munson) Benscoter. He served as a maintenance worker for the Decatur Civic Center. Surviving are his children: Mark...

Leonard Lee Walker, 61, of Decatur, died July 23, 2018 at his residence. Leonard was born July 2, 1957 in Brownsville, TN, the son of Jessie J. and Mary Lena (Williams) Walker. Leonard was a janitor for the R.D. McMillen. He was a member of Glad Tidings Church. Surviving are one step daughter,...

Sammy E. “Butch” Bledsaw, 69, of Warrensburg, entered Heaven’s gates July 22, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Sammy was born November 25, 1948 in Decatur, IL, the son of Samuel Martin and Janette (Miller) Bledsaw.  He married Amy Hogan on October 17, 1998 in Decatur, IL.    Sammy was a...

Lum H. Tipsword, Jr., 86, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 1:40 a.m. Lum’s family will receive friends and family for visitation at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and there will be a service to...

Robert Edwin Braden, 78, of Maroa, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, in the comfort of his home.  Bob was born November 5, 1939, in Decatur, IL to Edwin Robert and Pearl Irene (Meador) Braden. He attended Maroa Methodist Church and became a member. Bob graduated from Maroa High School in 1957....

DECATUR – Fred J. Vahlkamp, 84, passed away at 7:45 pm, July 20th at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his family. He died of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Fred was born August 14, 1933 in Carlyle IL the son of John and Rose Vahlkamp. Fred served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 and...

Betty J. (Augustine) Kreher, 88, died peacefully at DMH, surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 18, 2018.Funeral Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 23rd at Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will be...

Decatur – Floyd Thomas Stewart, Jr. went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2018 at his home.    Services will be 11 am Saturday, July 21, 2018 at House of Miracles, 441 N. Church St. Visitation will be one hour prior to service and on Friday, July 20, 2018 from 5-7 pm at Moran and Goebel Funeral...

Decatur – Edward E. Hall, 86, of Decatur, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.