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Viola Mae Whobrey
Sep. 06, 2013
Decatur- Viola Mae, Whobrey, 96, of Hammond, IL passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. “Mae” was born in Decatur on March 23, 1917, the daughter of John and Viola Ryder. Earlier in her life, she worked as a Decatur Park Youth Director. She was one of the founding...
Harry Michael Wheeler
Sep. 05, 2013
Harry Michael Wheeler Jr. of Decatur, IL left his earthly home bound for eternity in heave on Thursday, September 5, 2013. Harry was 102 years old, the son of Harry M. and Pearl E. Wheeler. Honoring Harry’s wishes, no visitation or graveside service are planned. However, a Memorial Service to...
Ruth Ann Young
Sep. 02, 2013
Decatur-Ruth Ann Young, 71, of Decatur, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born April 2, 1942 in Decatur, IL, to Earl Franklin and Ada Pearl (Taylor) Gordon. She was previously employed as a paralegal and legal secretary to W. M. Faber, LLC and previously to the...
Oscar E. Plummer
Aug. 31, 2013
Oscar E. Plummer, 90, of Normal formerly of Clinton, passed away into the arms of Jesus Saturday August 31, 2013 at McLean County Nursing Home, with his loving wife of 69 years by his side. Oscar was born in Decatur, IL, April 11, 1923, the son of Fred D. and Gladys B. Ramseyer Plummer. He...
Hilary H. See
Aug. 30, 2013
Decatur – Hilary H. See, 89, of Waconia, MN, formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 in Waconia, MN. Hilary was born April 13, 1924 in Decatur, IL, daughter of W.F. and Laura Bowman. She attended Stephen Decatur and St. Teresa High Schools. She was a professional singer until...
Ronald B. Barthelemy
Aug. 30, 2013
Ava, MO – Ronald Byron Barthelemy, of Ava, Missouri, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Friday August 30, 2013 in his home. Ronald was born November 22, 1941, in Kalispell, Montana to Byron Walter Barthelemy and Margaret Rimel. He was raised in Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho by his father and...
Otis T. Wildy
Aug. 29, 2013
Decatur-Otis T. Wildy, 90, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 in his home. He was born November 7, 1922 in Mounds, Illinois, the son of Erhard George and Charlotte (Thomas) Wildy. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II from 1942-1945. He was a Staff Sgt that...
Barbara D. Uhll
Aug. 27, 2013
Barbara D. Uhll, 82, of Decatur, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013, in McKinley Court Nursing Home, Decatur. Barbara was born July 4, 1931, in Atwood, the daughter of Henry and LaVina H. (Shook) Shonkwiler. She worked as a nurse for many years at DMH and Heritage Health in Mt. Zion, and was a member...
Patty Rose (Kite) Wagner
Aug. 23, 2013
Sullivan– Patty Rose (Kite) Wagner, 78, of Sullivan, formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013, in Mason Point Nursing Home with her family at her side. Patty was born November 7, 1934, in Casey, IL, to Glenn and Maude (Finney) Kite. She attended Sullivan High School and Eastern...
Lucille (King) Treadwell
Aug. 23, 2013
Decatur- Lucille (King) Treadwell, 104, of Decatur, passed away August 23, 2013 at Fairhavens Christian Home, Decatur, IL. Lucille was born April 5, 1909 to the late William and Maggie King in Starksville, MS. She accepted Christ at an early age at the Black Jack Baptist Church in Starksville,...
Zella Louise Jones
Aug. 22, 2013
Decatur-Zella Louise Jones, 64, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 in Symphony of Decatur. She was born January 24, 1949, in Paris, Illinois the daughter of Andrew Jackson and Lida Belle (Wilson) McCarty. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She married Thomas E. Jones...
Larry Saulsbury
Aug. 19, 2013
Larry Saulsbury, 64, of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Larry was born May 30, 1949 in Illiopolis, IL, the son of Elmer and Mable (Clayton) Saulsbury. He was a welder who loved fishing, playing with his grandkids, and spending time with Duke who...