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Herman L. Melhorn
Feb. 22, 2014
Decatur – Herman LaRue Melhorn, 94, of Decatur, ended his life’s journey here on earth and was Heaven bound on wings of Angels on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Mr. Melhorn was born September 11, 1919 with his twin who died at birth in Macon, Illinois, to Roy L. and Edna (Hudson) Melhorn. He was a...
Maureen E. Dunne
Feb. 21, 2014
Decatur-Maureen Dunne, 48, of Decatur, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014. Maureen was born on April 26, 1965 in Decatur the daughter of Robert Dunne and Mary (Fafoglia) Dunne. She was an avid Steelers fan, and loved peanuts, “Snoopy Family”. Surviving are her sisters Patricia Dunne of...
Richard F. Shures
Feb. 20, 2014
Decatur – Richard F. Shures, 92, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 in Heartland of Decatur. Richard was born in Springfield, IL on December 5, 1921 the son of Frank and Margaret (Rampch) Shures. He enlisted in the Navy and served oversees aboard ship from 1942 to 1947. Richard...
Mary V. Wikoff
Feb. 17, 2014
Mary V. Wikoff “June”, 87, of Decatur passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 in her home. Mary was born on June 7, 1926 in Irvington, KY the daughter of Clifford B. and Cora Edna (Howell) Slaton. She was a member of Pilgrim Holiness Church. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for people in the...
Deanna Lamar Hansen
Feb. 15, 2014
Deanna Lamar Hansen, 57, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Deanna was born August 16, 1956 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Donald and Gloria (Ferrara) Hansen. She graduated from Warrensburg-Latham High School, and was a hair dresser in...
La Verne Helen Greene
Feb. 12, 2014
La Verne Greene, 83, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in Fair Havens Christian Home. La Verne was born On November 27, 1930 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Samuel and Helen (Scalese) Madia. She was a retired executive secretary at ADM. She enjoyed playing Bridge, golfing,...
Kevin Thomas Reynolds
Feb. 10, 2014
Kevin Thomas Reynolds, 25, of Decatur went to be with his Lord and the angels on Monday, February 10, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital with his family at his side. Kevin was born on July 14, 1988 in Decatur the son of Barb Brinkoetter and Chuck Reynolds. Kevin was confined to a wheelchair most of his...
Terrance J. "Terry" Peters
Feb. 08, 2014
Decatur – Terrance J. “Terry” Peters, 78, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 in his home. Terry was born in Decatur, IL on May 18, 1935 the son of Robert O. and Margaret (Friend) Peters. He graduated from St. Teresa High School in 1953 and worked as a union plumber for 50 plus...
Jimmy Dale Kupiec
Feb. 05, 2014
Jimmy Dale Kupiec, 66, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 in his home. Memorial visitation will be 5-7 PM Monday, February 10, 2014 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Jimmy was born on July 22, 1947 in Moweaqua the son of Willie and Frieda (Jesse) Kupiec. Surviving are his...
John H. Phipps
Feb. 03, 2014
Arcola-Mr. John H. Phipps, age 91, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014 at Arcola Health Center in Arcola, IL, after 6 years of convalescent care in that facility. John was born September 27, 1922 in Greencastle, IN, and he was the second son of Earnest Edgar Phipps and Susie Victoria (Miller)...
Doyle Nave
Feb. 01, 2014
Doyle Nave Sr, 66, of Tampa, FL passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veteran’s Funeral Care
Barbara Ann Niesman
Jan. 31, 2014
Forsyth – Barbara Ann Niesman, 77, of Forsyth, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born in Henry, IL on July 7, 1936 the daughter of Norbert and Margaret (Zeller) Schwarz. She retired from AT&T where she worked as a National Account Service Manager....