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DECATUR ' Michael J. Cordray, 31, of Decatur passed away Wednesday (Feb. 6, 2013) after a tragic accident. Michael was born Nov. 19, 1981, in Decatur, the youngest child to Pastor Larry and Mary E. Albright Cordray. Mikey always had a smile on his face and was the nicest, kindest man you'd ever...

On God’s Calendar, trails and crosses are but for a moment and while sorrow may last for a season, joy cometh in the morning. Lorraine Rosemary Jackson, 86 of Decatur, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. By the order of her Creator, her soul took flight...

Francis A. 'Frank' Klingelschmitt, 85, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 in his home with his family at his side. Frank was born November 28, 1927, in Chicago, son of Francis A. and Alma (Ernst) Klingelschmitt. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and member of Ss. James &...

Robert F. 'Bob' Griffin, 67, of Mt. Zion, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 in his home with his family at his side. Bob was born January 16, 1946 in Decatur, son of William 'Pat' and Frances Helen (Smith) Griffin. A U.S. Army veteran, serving two tours in Viet Nam, and member of Ss. James...

Mt. Zion-Charlotte Niemeyer West, 94, of Mt. Zion, Illinois, passed away February 4, 2013 in her daughter's home in Port St. Joe, Florida. She was born June 10, 1918, in Coles County, the daughter of Guy and Edith (Jackson) Hite. She was a devoted homemaker. Charlotte was a member of First...

Douglas D. Plotke, 71, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Douglas was born November 9, 1941 in Chicago, son of Carl and Annabelle (Friglestad) Luckwaldt. He worked in customer service and married Sandra M. Novotny on Dec. 30, 1990 in Chicago, and she...

James R. Hoback, Jr. 72, of Decatur, went to be with his Lord on February 2, 2013, in his home. Jim was born on May 29, 1940. He was the son of James R. Hoback, Sr. and Rita L. Hoback. He married Joyce Ann Jordan on July 25, 1959, and they shared 53 wonderful years together. They were blessed...

Emma Mary Britton well known as Ms. Bonnie, 71, of Decatur passed from this life to the next on Friday, February 1, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ms. Bonnie was born on June 21, 1941 in Greenville, MS to George and Luella (Glass) Evans Sr. and later moved to Decatur where she graduated from...

Decatur ' Larry Kevin Gould passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013 in his home. Kevin was born on October 12, 1956 the son of Norma and Lawrence (Yates) Gould. He was a member of Ss. James and Patrick Church, worked for the Norfolk & Southern Railroad, and was a foster parent. He enjoyed...

Decatur-Ethel Grace Marie Funk, 91, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born September 28, 1921 in Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Ida (Seedan) Gross. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, and mother. She was...

Decatur-Brenda E. Gaultney, 47, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in her home. She was born May 6, 1965, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Roger and Zelma (Hale) Hirsch. She was previously employed as a caregiver. She was very caring and always willing to lend a helping...

Yvonne Austin, 74, peacefully departed this earth and entered Heaven's gates at 6:46 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Yvonne was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in Crocus, Kentucky on May 16, 1938 to the parents of...