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Marshall Susler, long time lawyer and civic leader, an upstanding man known for living his principles, died on April 30. He and Wylmarose Miller Susler, his wife of 23 years until her premature death from breast cancer in 1981, were parents to Jan Susler, Julie Susler Blum, Jody Susler...

ARGENTA – William Vernon Layton, 64, died at 5:00 a.m. on April 22, 2014 at his home in Argenta, IL. A memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held Friday, April 25, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church located at 407 E. Eldorado St. in Decatur. The family requests that any...

Decatur – Carl Bernard Hahn, 90, of Decatur died Sunday, April 20, 2014, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Carl was born in Stringtown, IL on March 15, 1924. He was the son of Martin and Helena (Zuber) Hahn. He married Pauline Marie Weiler on May 5, 1951 in Olney, IL. She preceded him in death on...

Lola “Sue” Eads, 56, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Sue was born on June 28, 1957, in Decatur, IL the daughter of Carl Patrick and Betty Pitchford (Nihiser). Surviving are her daughter Ashlie William, and niece Andrea Liming of Decatur. She was...

Timothy W. Wayne, Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, age 61, of Decatur, entered through the gates of heaven on Good Friday, April 18, 2014. Tim was met there by Jesus and his parents, Joe and Mary. Tim was born August 5, 1952, in Decatur to Joe and Mary Wayne. Tim attended Progress School...

Decatur- Larry L. McGlade, 79, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Larry was born on August 26,1934 in Decatur, IL the son of Chester and Velma McGlade (Leibongood). He worked as a heavy equipment operator in steel fabrication for many years . He served...

Decatur-Willene “Billie” Rasar, 82, of Decatur, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan. Billie was born April 5, 1931 in Fountain Hill, Arkansas, the daughter of Finers Willis and Agnes Maybell (Boykin) Slaughter. She was previously employed as a waitress at Schwartz’s...

Decatur-Clara L. Meara, 95, of Decatur, passed away at 10:05 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2014 in Imboden Creek Living Center surrounded by her family. Clara was born June 18, 1918 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Esrom H. and Margaret M. (Michel) Pfile. She was a graduate of St. James Grade School and...

Barbara Lea Ramsey, 71, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in her home. Barbara was born on June 13, 1942, in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Kenneth and Mable Norman (King). She married Donald Ramsey April 13, 1967 in Decatur, IL. He preceded her in death on September 9,...

Robert Paul Luttrell, 47, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Paul was born on May 1, 1966 in Decatur the son of Robert E. and Judith (Betzer) Luttrell. He worked as a brick mason. He was a member of the Twisted Shifters Car Club. He liked to...

John R. Comerford, 74, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014. John was born August 19, 1939 in Decatur, the son of Robert and Helen (Noonan) Comerford. A lifelong member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, John was a former member of the parish council and spent countless hours...

Decatur-John Albert Shine, 83, of Decatur, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 in Palm Terrace Nursing Home in Mattoon. John was born August 11, 1930 in Decatur, the son of John W. and Myrtle M. (Eyer) Shine. He was a lifelong Decatur resident. John leaves behind his aunt and several...