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Louise Jones, 62, of Decatur, passed away on August 27, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born on July 3, 1955, in Covington, TN to the late William Murry and Berline Dodds. Louise was a very loyal, stylish and classy woman who loved people and was a momma to all. She loved to...

Craig Alan Tucker, 49, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Craig was born August 22, 1968, in Decatur, to Donald and Connie (Lefringhouse) Tucker. He loved mushroom hunting, fishing, gardening, St. Louis Cardinals, watching NASCAR and...

Decatur – Colonel Thomas Arthur Hilquist (Retired), 83, of Forsyth, formerly of Park Ridge, IL, passed away, Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Hickory Point Christian Village. Thomas was born January 27, 1934, in Chicago, the son of Vernard and Ruth A. (McKenzie) Hilquist. He graduated from Lane...

Decatur-Linda Oglesby, 66, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday August 24, 2017 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Linda was born on September 23, 1950 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Basil and May (Elvin) Johnson. She married Michael A. “Tony” Oglesby. He preceded her in death on January 10,...

Ethel L. Armstead, 86, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday morning August 22, 2017 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Homegoing service to celebrate Ethel’s life will be 11 AM Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Jasper Street Church of Christ with Minister Douglas Perry officiating. Visitation will be 10-11...

Teresa “Pig” Clark, departed this current life Monday August 21, 2017 and entered Eternal Life. Teresa was born in 1951 in Halls Tennessee, the daughter of Willie and Dorothy (Hudson) Love. She gave her life to Jesus at an early age and completed her early education in Halls, but relocated to...

Decatur – David B. Reed, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. David was born May 25, 1956 in Shelbyville, the son of K. Daryl and Betty D. (Huss) Reed. He worked as a plumber for J.J. Swartz in Decatur. David married Brenda S. Groves February 2, 1975 in Dalton City. He is...

Jane Bailie Calmes passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Forsyth, Illinois in the arms of her husband and surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous and tenacious eight year battle with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Prior to that she overcame a heart condition...

Mamie Barker, 93, of Decatur formerly of Peoria passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in her home. Mamie was born on September 10, 1923 in Peoria, IL. Surviving are her sons, John Arrowood of Peoria, IL; Jack Arrowood (Theresa) of Prairie City, IL; daughters, Genie Mitchell (Shawn) of Decatur,...

Alma L. Lowery, 85, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Alma was born April 15, 1932, in Flora, Mississippi, to Will and Parthenia (Gardener) Johnson. She married Taylor Lowery, Jr. on July 1, 1953, in Decatur, IL. He passed away August 28, 2006. Alma...

Decatur-Emmy (Lappoehn) Gooley, 94 of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at McKinley Court. Emmy was born March 30, 1923 in Lappinen, Germany, the daughter of Ernst and Augusta Lappoehn. She was a devoted homemaker. She married Myron Gooley in 1959. He preceded her in death on October...

Elaine Kostenski, 86, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 with her family by her side at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Decatur. Elaine was beloved by everyone. She played the part of caretaker to many and no one ever left her table hungry. Elaine is...