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Leona Ruth Monroe, 93, of St. Charles, MO, formerly of Decatur, IL died at 9:43 P.M. on January 4, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Foley, MO. Family and friends will gather for a life celebration and luncheon at the Clinton American Legion, 219 N. Elizabeth St., Clinton, IL on February 4, 2017 at...

Benjamin “Ben” James Kerschner, 25, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at his home. Ben was born May 18, 1991, in Decatur,IL to James Eldon Shirley and Londra Elaine (Fahs)Kerschner. Ben loved camping, fishing, his dogs (Smokey & Bandit), and most of all, spending time with his...

Carole J. Cummings, 80, of Decatur passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 in Kindred North Hospital in Chicago. Carole was born September 12, 1936 in Taylorville, IL Daughter of Jessie and Robert Cummings Sr. In the early 60’s Carole moved to Los Angeles, CA where she attended Business College...

Donna M. (Reed) Taylor, 77, of Decatur passed on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in her home. Donna was born on August 24, 1939 in Decatur the daughter of Jacob and Edith (Thompson) Reed. She worked many years at Brentwood Beauty Shop. She loved to play pool and video games. She married Robert Lee...

Marilyn Sue Fleming, 78, of Decatur passed away on Friday December 30, 2016 in Glenwood Assisted Living Center in Mt. Zion. Marilyn was born on December 1, 1938 in Decatur the daughter of Cletus William and Lucille Bernice (Urich) Stephens. She was member of the Illinois Women’s Bowling...

Estella (Marshall) Hayes, 92, of Decatur, IL transitioned from this life into Glory on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Estella was born on May 5, 1924 to the union of William and Pinkie (McGee) Marshall in Sunflower, MS. In 1944, she married McKinley Hayes....

Decatur – Michael “Larry” Klugman, 74, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Larry was born April 15, 1942 in Champaign the son of Samuel W. and Edna F. (Logue) Klugman. Larry was a founding faculty member at Richland Community College and was Professor...

Michael Leo Finfrock died December 25th, 2016 of natural causes. He was born November 2, 1952 to Ivan Finfrock Jr. and Margaret (McEvoy) Finfrock in Decatur, IL. Mike lived in Decatur his whole life attending Holy Family Catholic Church and retiring from Firestone. He loved the outdoors including...

Margaret Ann O’Neal Taylor, 55, of Decatur, IL peacefully slipped away into the arms of Jesus from this life into eternity on Christmas Day December 25, 2016. Margaret Ann was born on August 11, 1961 in Decatur, IL to the late Lenford O’Neal and the late Emma Jean (Jordan) O’Neal. She accepted...

Decatur – Mary Helen Smith, 88, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mary was born December 7, 1928 in Decatur the daughter of Frank H. and Helen C. (Moran) Penney. She was a charter member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church where she volunteered for many...

Decatur – Joseph A. Lowe Sr., 81, of Decatur passed away on December 20, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Joe was born on December 19, 1935 in Vincennes, IN the son of Joe B. and Selma (Davis) Lowe. He married Linda McCarty on April 1, 1956 in Vincennes, Indiana and celebrated 60 years of joy and...

Decatur – Dorothy A. Durbin, 91, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Dorothy was born October 28, 1925 in Decatur the daughter of Herbert Christopher and Sadie Marie (Dietz) Dieckhoff. A charter member of Holy Family Church, Dorothy worked as a...