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Betty Loriane Allen
Dec. 02, 2013
Betty Loriane Allen, 92, of Decatur, passed away Monday, December 02, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Betty was born October 23, 1921 in Chapel Hill, NC, the daughter of James and Inez (McClellan) Owens. In her spare time she loved swimming and watching the Chicago Cubs, Bulls, and Bears on...
Michael Reid
Dec. 01, 2013
Michael Reid, 63, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. No services are planned.
Leo B. Lentz
Nov. 30, 2013
Leo B. Lentz, 80, of Decatur passed away at his home Saturday, November 30, 2013, with his family by his side. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
Dorcas Darlene "Dorie" Akers
Nov. 28, 2013
Decatur-Dorcas Darlene “Dorie” Akers, 89, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Heartland of Decatur. Dorie was born January, 1, 1924, in Pocahontas, Iowa, the daughter of Pearle R. and Violet L. (Beebe) Camden. She was retired from banking with Millikin and 1st National Banks,...
Vickie Lynn Stockert
Nov. 28, 2013
Decatur-Vickie Lynn Stockert, 64, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord at 4:07 p.m. Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Decatur Rehab and Health Care Center. Vickie was born March 5, 1949 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Barbara (O’Neal) Martin. She retired as a teacher’s aide from the...
Viola Lucille Vowell
Nov. 28, 2013
Decatur-Viola Lucille Vowell, 93, of Decatur, went to be with Jesus at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Viola was born June 17, 1920 in Sadorus, Illinois, the daughter of William Nelson and Girtha Victoria (Richardson) Wilson. She retired from Eldorado Garment...
Joseph John "Jay" Gadlage
Nov. 26, 2013
Decatur – Joseph John (Jay) Gadlage, 64, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 26, 2013 after a three year battle with a Glioblastoma brain tumor. Jay was born on August 6, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Armella Gadlage. Jay attended Trinity High...
Dores Cox
Nov. 25, 2013
Dores B. Cox, 86, of Decatur passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 in Heartland Health Care of Decatur. Dores was born on January 3, 1927 in Decatur, IL the daughter of David and Gertrude (Redburn) Boyd. She married William “Bill” Cox on November 12, 1948 in Decatur. He preceded her in death...
James V. Allen
Nov. 24, 2013
James V. Allen Jr., 53, entered into internal peace in his home on Sunday, November 24, 2013. James was born June 5, 1960 to James V Allen Sr. and Dollie Mae Allen of Brownsville, TN. he was the oldest of four children. James was a loving father, brother, son, grandfather and friend to many. He...
Mary J. Steele
Nov. 24, 2013
Mary J. Steele, 92, of Decatur passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. In honor of her wishes there will be no services and private burial will take place in Fairlawn Cemetery. The Steele family is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation...
Jennie B. Fields
Nov. 23, 2013
Jennie B. Fields, 92, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013 in Lincoln Rehabilitation Center in Decatur. Jennie was born September 5, 1921 in Decatur, the daughter of Eddie Alvin and Bertha Venters. She married Delmar F. Fields in Decatur in 1950. He preceded her in death in 1980. Jennie leaves...
Ronald Eugene Miller
Nov. 21, 2013
Decatur-Ronald Eugene Miller, 77, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013 in his home with his family by his side. Ron was born October 19, 1936, in Decatur, the son of Clifford and Josephine (Parker) Miller. He was previously employed as a conductor with the Illinois Central Railroad...