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John Henry Hilliard, 84, of Decatur, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. John was born on June 12, 1932 in Shelbyville, IL the son of John Emerson and Margaret I. (McNew) Hilliard. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member...

Decatur-June M. Wilson-Schrishuhn, 86, of Decatur, peacefully passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in Imboden Creek Living Center with her family by her side. June was born June 1, 1930 in rural Chenoa, Illinois, the daughter of Gordon and Josephine (Boian) Poole. She owned/operated June’s...

Decatur-Sam Walker, 63, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, Illinois. Sam “Bobo” Walker was named after his grandfather. He is the son of the late David Walker Sr. and Hannah Goodman Walker. Sam “Bobo” Walker came to live in Decatur IL....

Mt. Zion – Austin M. “ARay” Ray, 20, of Mt. Zion, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Austin was born in St. Augustine, FL, on March 28, 1996, the son of Kevin S. Ray and Valerie C. (Bowers) Bennett. He was a 2014 graduate of Mt. Zion High...

Decatur – Frank J. Seman, 75, of Decatur passed away at 10:20 a.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Symphony of Decatur. Frank was born in 1941, the son of Joseph and Frances (Davern) Seman. He was a retired coach and teacher in Lincoln. Surviving is his sister, Nancy Ellis; one niece and two...

Ricky L. Walker, 69, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in his residence. Ricky was born February 23, 1948 in Decatur the son of Robert and Margaret (Deiler) Walker. He was a member of Carpenter’s Union Local #742 with 49 years of service. He wore multiple hats while with the union....

Gladola Harris, 86 of Decatur, Illinois was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. “Aunt Gladys”, as she was affectionately called, was born on April 17, 1930, in Senatobia, Mississippi. She was the daughter of the late Cortis Vorties...

Karen Yokley, 60, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. Karen was born on August 15, 1956 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Cliff and Betty (Schiebly) Newlin. She married William “Bill” Yokley on October 4, 1975, in Decatur. Karen enjoyed quilting,...

Marie L. Richardson, 103, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Heritage Manor in Mt. Zion. Marie was born May 4, 1913 in Hord, Illinois, the daughter of Lon and Carrie (Roberts) Limes. She worked at the war plant in Illiopolis during World War II. Marie enjoyed fishing, gardening,...

Decatur – Harry Richard “Dick” Ferguson, 79, of Decatur passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Dick was born May 13, 1937, in Taylorville, the son of Maurice and Eileen (Hardy) Morgan. An Air Force veteran, Dick owned and operated Mattoon Datsun/Mazda for many years. He...

Albert L. “Bud” Stout, Jr., 70, of Decatur passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 in his home. Bud was born on August 21, 1946 in Pana, IL the son of Albert L. Stout Sr. and Helen M (Stivers) Stout. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a cook for...

Decatur – Alma A. Rhoades, 91, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Alma was born May 10, 1925 in Palmer, MI, the daughter of Victor and Hilma (Olforse) Hakala. She was a member of the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church and worked as a telephone operator...