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Carol Howard
Oct. 02, 2024
Carol Howard, 65, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Wednesday (10-02-2024) at Fair Havens Senior Living. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.
Miecie M. "Fanny" Brackney
Oct. 02, 2024
Topeka - Miecie M. "Fanny" Brackney, 65, of Topeka, IL, passed away at her daughter's residence on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Miecie was born on August 19, 1959, in Peoria, IL to the late Herb and Myrtle (Bradshaw) Knee. In Miecie's spare time she loved...
Jake Duane Auton
Sep. 30, 2024
Decatur - Jake Duane Auton, 62, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, in Decatur, IL. He was born on May 02, 1962, in Decatur, IL, the son of Jim and Lela Auton. Jake is survived by his daughters: Tara Auton of Rockford and Allison McFry of AL; sisters: Carol (Tom) Howard, Caron...
Jennifer Lynn Ellis
Sep. 28, 2024
Jennifer Lynn Ellis, 41, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 2:36 P.M. on Saturday (09-28-2024) in her home. Jennifer was born on December 3, 1982, in Cartersville, GA, the daughter of Michael Timothy Thuresson and Sue Ann (Johnson) Thuresson. She married Lonnie Dale Ellis on October 6, 2004, in...
Baur, Cara Renae
Sep. 28, 2024
Services are pending with Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Ann Siders
Sep. 28, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Taylor Siders, 67, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She will have eternal life with our Lord in Heaven and remain forever in the hearts of those who love her. Elizabeth, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, was born on...
Gary James Burnett
Sep. 28, 2024
Decatur - Gary James Burnett, 86, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
Mary Jo Livingston
Sep. 25, 2024
Mary Jo Livingston, 86, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away September 25, 2024, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Mary Jo was born in Denver, Colorado, on January 26, 1938, the daughter of Naomi Holmes and James B. Boyd. She married Larry Livingston, and he preceded her in death in 2017. She had a long...
Sherry Shelett Latson
Sep. 23, 2024
Sherry Shelett Latson, 56, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Decatur Memorial. She was a daughter of Guster Bond Latson and the late Ralph Latson. She was raised in the church and attended Greater Northside Baptist Church in her younger days. Sherry was creative and loved...
Sumner, William Earl
Sep. 22, 2024
William Earl Sumner, 76, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:25 A.M. on Sunday (09-22-2024) at his home. William was born on November 23, 1947, in Pittsfield, IL, the son of Earl Milton Sumner and Marjorie Dale (Clause) Sumner. He married Jacqueline Barnes on November 12, 1966, in Decatur, IL. They...
Sherry L. Duffey
Sep. 20, 2024
Decatur – Sherry L. Duffey, 71, of Decatur, went home to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 1:30pm. Sherry was born July 11, 1953, on Vance AFB in Enid, OK, the daughter of Edward DeWayne and Kathryn Lucille (Noah) Craig. She loved gardening and was very...
Regina Ann Scheidecker
Sep. 19, 2024
Decatur – Regina Ann Scheidecker, 67, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024. Regina was born November 19, 1956, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Harrison Franklin McCay and Patricia Ann (Brewington) Wheeler-Ward. Regina worked as a daycare provider. Surviving are her siblings: Tony...