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Forsyth – Mary S. “Liz” Downing died in the early morning hours of February 1st, 2017 at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, Illinois at the age of 85 years. A life-long resident of Decatur, Mary was born August 21, 1931 the daughter of Gerald Andrew and Dorothy Jane (Cook) Sheehan. She...

Philip C. Schenkel, 67, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 in his home. Phil was born on March 1, 1949 in Decatur the son of Grant and Ethel (Baugher) Schenkel. He was retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad after 39 years of service. He was a huge NASCAR fan. He married...

Patricia Rose Behringer, 92, of Decatur, IL, died January 24, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by her devoted family. Born December 24, 1924, in Loveland, CO, she was the daughter of Rudolph and Agnes Beck. She graduated in 1943 from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, WI. On...

Barbara Faye Wallace went to be with her Lord and savior on Monday, January 23, 2017. She was born August 14, 1930 in Decatur, IL the daughter of James Oscar & Clara Opal (Newcum) Cheshier. She was married to the love of her life, John Thomas Wallace until he passed away in 1992 and they had...

Richard L (Dick) Delatte, Jr, 86, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 in St John’s Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 6:30 PM Tuesday, January, 24, 2017 in Holy Family Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Joseph M. Molloy V.F. as Celebrant. Visitation will be 3:30 – 6:30 PM...

Ella Louise Blue, 65 of Decatur, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Homegoing service to celebrate Ella’s life will be 4 PM Saturday, January 21, 2017 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3-4 PM Saturday in the funeral home. She leaves to cherish...

Marie Elizabeth Gerhart, 86, of Forsyth, formerly of Chicago, peacefully departed on Saturday, January 14, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born December 21, 1930, in Chicago, to John and Irene (Whalen) Geib. She married Anthony F. Gerhart on April 25, 1953, at St. Benedict Church...

Decatur-Michael A. “Tony” Oglesby, 68, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Tony was born January 20, 1948 in Decatur, Illinois the son of James and Olive Oglesby. He graduated from Lakeview High School and proudly served his country in the U.S....

Decatur – Martha Elizabeth Chestnut, 84, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Martha was born in Kentucky and worked as a waitress and babysitter. She married Richard S. Chestnut April 17, 1971 in Oreana. Surviving is her husband, Richard of Decatur;...

Hannah Marie Rice, 20, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Hannah was born October 8, 1996, in Decatur, to Bobby Gene Rice, Jr. and Jill Louise (Nihiser) Bright. She is survived by her mother, Jill McMahon of Decatur; her father, Bobby Rice, Jr. ; three...

Jermaine Jones, 42, of Decatur, went to be with Jesus Monday, January 9, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Jermaine was born May 13, 1974, in Chicago Heights, IL, to Jessie and Brenetter (Jones) Jones. He accepted Christ at an early age at Coles Temple church in...

Alvira M. Radley, 86, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Alvira was born September 3, 1930 in Litchfield, Illinois the daughter of Harry and Lydia (Bishop) Wilson. She was employed with BorgWarner and Marvel-Schebler retiring with over thirty...