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Edward E. Hall
Jul. 09, 2018
Decatur – Edward E. Hall, 86, of LaPlace, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Edward was born Sept. 5, 1931 in Decatur, the son of Donald and Ruby E. (Merrow) Hall. He served in the Navy for 25 years and retired as a recruiter. He married Barbara Jordan Sept. 2,...
George McGee
Jul. 08, 2018
Ridgway – George McGee, 89, of Ridgway, formerly of Decatur, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
George Newton McGee
Jul. 08, 2018
George Newton McGee, 89, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Gallatin Manor Nursing Home in Ridgeway, IL. George was born December 28, 1928, to James and Ora (Vaughn) McGee. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was an auto mechanic for Texaco Service Stations in Decatur...
David M. Freyling
Jul. 07, 2018
Decatur – David Martin Freyling, 79, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 7, 2018, at home with his wife, Jeannine and his dog, Sir Thomas by his side. David was born December 1, 1938, in Aurora, IL, the son of Russell and Naomi (French) Freyling. He married Jeannine (Maxwell)...
Judith Ann Snyder
Jul. 07, 2018
Judith Ann Snyder, passed peacefully with her family by her side on July 7, 2018. Judy was born January 7, 1940, to Paul and Mary Ellen Heffernan in Decatur, Illinois. She attended St. Patrick School and graduated from St. Teresa High School. She married John William Snyder on February 7,...
Cynthia E. Reed
Jul. 03, 2018
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
Jul. 03, 2018
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...
Charles J. "Chuck" Schaab
Jun. 30, 2018
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...
John E. Meyers
Jun. 29, 2018
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...
Joyce M. Lohrstorfer
Jun. 28, 2018
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...
Paul A. Scherer
Jun. 24, 2018
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...
Violet Bernice Knox
Jun. 20, 2018
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...