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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...

Leota “Ilene” Weber, 90, of Taylorville, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018, at her home. Ilene was born October 25, 1927, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to George and Elizabeth Leota (Crouch) Skinner. She married Michael J. Weber in Decatur, IL. He passed away November 19, 1996. She is survived by her...

Danny Merritt Rauch, 59, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Danny was born January 29, 1959 to Donald and Sarah Madlin Rauch In Decatur IL. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, sisters, brother, father, and long time girlfriend. He is preceded in death my his mother. Danny...

Decatur – Angela Elaine Michel, 55, of Decatur, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, in Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Angela was born September 15, 1962, in Decatur, the daughter of William F. and Patsy (Ferguson) Hart, Jr. Angela worked for ADM, St. Mary’s Hospital and Decatur Public...

Rodney Eugene Dixon was born on March 6, 1954 to the parents of Fountain Leroy Dixon and alma Jean Dixon in Decatur, IL. During Rodney’s life he loved football and working with children. He coached JFL football, weight training and exercising at the YMCA and training and teaching martial...

Dolores Caroline Aydt, 95, of Mt. Zion, IL, died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Heritage Health of Mt. Zion. Dolores was born March 26, 1923 in Dahlgren, IL, the daughter of Clemens J. and France H. (Nice) Aydt. She married John Robert Aydt, Jr. On March 25, 1946 in Dahlgren, IL. She was a member of St....

Mary Martha Rowe Hale was born July 18th, 1950 in Mt. Pulaski, Illinois. She was the 11th of twelve children born to Eva Lena Merhens Moore Rowe and the 3rd of 4 children of Herbert Rowe. Mary spent her early years in Mt. Pulaski and later moved with her parents to Decatur, where she attended...

William “Red” Curtis Walker, 95, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Red was born October 15, 1922, in Decatur, IL to Haven L and Ruth L (Chenoweth) Walker. Red proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He married Sarah...