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Marian V. Skelley, 100, of Decatur passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013 in Lincoln Rehabilitation Center. Marian was born May 30, 1913 the first of seven children born to Royal G. Skelley and Augusta C. (Downing) Skelley. She was life-long member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Marian had...

Betty R. Johnson, 84, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in her home with her family by her side. Betty was born August 13, 1929 in Niantic, IL, the daughter of William E. and Elizabeth (Lewis) Thompson. She worked at Country Cupboard for 23 years and was a member of Eagles...

Karen K. Stickney, 55, of Forsyth passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 in her home. Karen was born January 20, 1958 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of John Russell and Delores “Ruth” (Barnes) Voiles. She worked at the Clinton Power Station for 19-years, and was a teacher’s aide for special...

Predency Rogers was born in Halls, TN on September 5, 1931 and entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, December 15, 2013. While on this Earth, she was the devoted wife of Ford N. Taylor until his death in 1956. She then pledged her love to William S. Rogers Sr. and they were married in 1960....

Decatur-Mary Catherine Catlin, 96, of Forsyth, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Mary was born April 12, 1917 in Belfontane, Ohio, the daughter of William and Helen (Wetz) Mucker. She proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was a...

DECATUR – Alice Nadine Yokley , age 83, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Alice was born May 30, 1930 in Decatur, IL, daughter of Archie Kenneth Virden and Catherine Minnie (Perry) Virden. Alice graduated from Stephen Decatur High School. She...

Raymond L. Crutchfield Jr., 57, of Decatur passed away at his home Thursday, December 12, 2013. He was born on August 20, 1956 in Decatur, the son of Raymond Crutchfield Sr. and Delores (Doolen) Crutchfield. Raymond worked as a painter for Swartz Properties, and was a member of the painters...

Douglas Leroy Van Selow, 71, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and counselor passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2013 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Doug was born June 17, 1942 in Elgin, IL the son of Roy Gehart and Mary Margaret (Singer) Van Selow. Doug was 9 yrs old when he was...

DECATUR – Jeanette Grace Knecht, age 95, of Decatur, (formerly of Darien, IL), went into the loving arms of Jesus, her best friend, at 11:44 PM Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Imboden Creek Living Center surrounded by loving family members. Celebration of Life Service will be held on December 28,...

Herbert Lee Hawkins, 77, a long time resident of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1936 in Decatur, the son of Herbert Clifton and Marie (Winnings) Hawkins. He married Elizabeth Jane Borchers, she preceded him in death in...

Decatur-Emma Joyce Tucker, 67, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1946 in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of Ules and Susanna Moore. She married LV Tucker on August 4, 1962 in Brownsville, TN. They had six children. Joyce is...

Jack Arnold Castell, 85 of Decatur passed away on Thursday, December 5 in his home. Jack was born on July 8, 1928 in Decatur the son of Daniel and Mamie (Hale) Castell. He served in the US navy and attended Millikin University. He was employed by Caterpillar and was an avid golfer. While at...