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Decatur – James Whitsett, 76, of Moweaqua formerly of Decatur passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Moweaqua Nursing Home. Honoring James wishes cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Cremation Center. No Services are planned at this time. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is assisting...

Decatur- Hortense Davidson, 90, of Decatur, passed away April 7, 2016 in Symphony of Decatur. Hortense was born on June 5, 1925 in Bedford, IN. She had worked for the telephone company in Indiana as a secretary. There will be no public services. Private burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Moran...

William “Bill” E. Duffer Sr., 80, of Mt. Pulaski, passed away Thursday, April 07, 2016, in St. Mary’s Hospital. Bill was born February 9, 1936, in Memphis, TN, the son of William Bradford and Christine (McKee). Bill enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, collecting rocks, and mixing chemicals...

James R. Mattchen, 89, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hospital. James was born February 4, 1927, in Decatur, IL son of Pete and Norine (Duncan) Mattchen. James worked for Illinois Power as a gas supply supervisor and later retired with over 37 years of service. He...

Theresa Marie Benner, 95, of Decatur, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016, at McKinley Court Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her family. Theresa was born January 31, 1921, in Decatur, to Frank and Elizabeth (Cservenyak) Seman. She married Lyle H. Benner on September 20, 1938. He passed away...

Sammie Woodland 70, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday April 3, 2016, in his own home with family at his side. Services to celebrate Sammie’s life will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Jasper Street Church of Christ, 950 N Jasper St, Decatur, IL 62521. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Marie C. Stagger, lovingly called “Ree”, jokingly called Reload and also known as Tee-Tee, of Decatur, IL, passed away at the age of 59 on Thursday, March 31, 2016, in her home. Marie was born August 26, 1956, in Decatur, IL – the daughter of Eddie Lewis Dandy and Edna (Campbell) Owen. She worked...

Martha Carol Malloy, 71, of Sterling, life long resident of Decatur, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016, at her daughter’s home. Martha was born January 17, 1945, in Tuscola, to William A. and Ramona A. (Kelm) Wax. She graduated from Newman High School and finished her schooling at Brown’s...

Forsyth – Matilda C. Rennier, 97, of Decatur, formerly of Forsyth, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Aperion Care, Decatur. She was born in December 28, 1918 in rural Mt. Pulaski, IL to Aloysius E. and Clara M. (Blank) Kapper. Matilda was a homemaker and charter member of Our Lady of...

Wanda Kaye Barbee Taylor, 62 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Wanda was born January 22, 1954 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Reid and Cautious Barbee. She was the second daughter of seven children from their...

Thomas S. Ward, 92, of Decatur, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016. Tom was born March 20, 1924, in Decatur, IL, the son of William and Mary (Crisp) Ward. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII earning a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He received his Bachelor’s...

Luella G. Nugent, 86, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. The family will be hosting a memorial service at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Decatur. Visitation will be from 5:15 pm -6 p.m. before the service.