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William E. Danbury
Aug. 19, 2013
Decatur-William E. Danbury, Jr., 61, of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born July 7, 1952, in Decatur, the son of William and Deloris (Frakes) Danbury, Sr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a member of the...
Michael Richardson
Aug. 18, 2013
Michael James Richardson, 67, of Decatur passed away on Sunday August 18, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Michael was born on March 3, 1946 in Decatur the son of Donald W. and Rose (Maronto) Richardson. He retired from Caterpillar as a welder. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force. He...
Joe E. O' Dell
Aug. 16, 2013
Joe E. O’Dell, 82, of Decatur passed away on Friday morning August 16, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital Emergency Room. Joe was born on February 4, 1931 in Decatur, IL the son of Victor E. and Mildred (Allen) O’Dell. He served his country proudly in the US. Marines during the Korean War. He was a...
Shirley J. Wombacher
Aug. 15, 2013
Decatur – Shirley J. Wombacher, 78, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. Shirley was born June 24, 1935 in Decatur, the daughter of S. Ray and Leona (Seitz) Franklin. She worked for 50 years prior to her retirement last year. Her positions included...
Vera M. Getz
Aug. 14, 2013
Vera M. Getz, 97, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in Fair Havens Christian Village. Vera was born June 27, 1916 in Effingham, IL, the daughter of Jesse and Bessie (Lehman) Burrell. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and of The American Gold Star Mothers. She married Roy...
Raymond E. Mullinax
Aug. 05, 2013
Decatur- Raymond Eugene Mullinax, 72, of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013 in his residence. Cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. There will be no public services. The family of Raymond Eugene Mullinax is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N....
William Gude
Aug. 04, 2013
William Albert Gude, 72, affectionately called “Bo” or “Bill” of Decatur passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 in Lincoln Rehab Center of Decatur. Bill was born on December 13, 1940 in Elkville, IL the son of Jasper and Vivian (Anderson) Gude. During Bill’s early years he worked as an OR...
Martha Brown
Aug. 02, 2013
Martha Brown, 66, of Decatur passed away Friday, August 02, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Martha was born October 31, 1946 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Ralph T. and Velma I. (Clements) Brown. She was a cook at Decatur Memorial Hospital and Illini House. She enjoyed bowling and watching...
Leroy R. Scales
Jul. 27, 2013
Decatur-Leroy R. Scales, 85, of Homosassa, Florida formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013 in Citrus Hospice House in LaCanto, Florida. Arrangements are incomplete with Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
William E. "Bill" Stanton
Jul. 27, 2013
Decatur-William E. “Bill” Stanton, 90, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 27, 2013. He was born February 10, 1923 in Bement, the son of James E. and Edna Belle (Holley) Stanton. He proudly served his country in U.S. Army during World War II. He was previously employed with ADM...
Jane Mason-Webb
Jul. 25, 2013
Jane Mason-Webb, 71, of Decatur passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Jane was born March 14, 1942 in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Jesse and Martha Lou (Blakesley) Smith. She was an accomplished artist in the 1970’s, and she later received her Master’s degree in...
Janet E. Barthelemy
Jul. 24, 2013
Janet E. Barthelemy, 67, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Janet was born in Mt. Vernon, IL, on February 12, 1946, the daughter of C. Lester and Celia E. (Mitchell) Hayes. She worked as a LPN at St. Mary’s Hospital and Fair Havens Christian Home....