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Phyllis Kissell
May 07, 2024
Phyllis L. Kissell (1938-2024) Phyllis L. Kissell, a lifelong resident of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home on May 7, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones and beloved caregivers, and her every loving and watchful kitty, Tinkerbelle. She fought a tremendous battle with...

Daniel E. Shafer
May 06, 2024
Decatur – Daniel E. Shafer of Decatur passed away surrounded by his family on May 6th, 2024. A Celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM, May 17th, 2024, at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe Street Decatur, IL. Dan was born in Decatur on February 23, 1963. The son of Charles...

Joseph Raymond Aman
May 05, 2024
Joseph Raymond Aman, 89, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away May 5, 2024, at Imboden Creek Senior Living. Joe was born in Decatur on April 6, 1935, the son of Raymond and Helen (Townend) Aman. He served in the U.S. Army and then began a career as a communications specialist with Illinois Bell...

Dre'Shawn McNeil-Garcia
May 05, 2024
Dre’Shawn Alexander McNeil-Garcia, 14, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away May 5, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Dre’Shawn was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on May 4, 2010, the much-beloved son of Constance McNeil. In his too-short life, he brought joy and laughter to all those around him. He...

Jeanette Mae Seitz
Apr. 28, 2024
Jeanette Mae (Smith) Seitz, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Sunday (04-28-2024) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jeanette was born on July 22, 1930, in Ashmore, IL, the daughter of Guy Mack Smith and Leona Mae (Walters) Smith. She married James E. Seitz on December 22, 1946, in Illinois. He...

Rusty Jo Weber
Apr. 27, 2024
Rusty Jo Weber, 38, of Toledo passed away on April 27th, 2024. He was born on September 27, 1985, to Danny and Debra Weber (Clarke). Rusty is survived by his parents Danny Weber and Debra Clarke, his brothers, Danny (Rob) Weber of Toledo and Rocky Weber of Effingham. He is also survived by his...

Ronald Allen Lowe Sr.
Apr. 24, 2024
Moweaqua - Ronald Allen Lowe Sr, 74, of Moweaqua, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.

Carolyn Conley
Apr. 23, 2024
Carolyn Conley, 61, of Decatur, departed this life on Tuesday, April 23,2024, at Fairhaven Healthcare. Carolyn loved to be with her family, especially her grandkids. She loved K-Pop and K-Dramas. She liked watching sports and hanging out with her children. She was a kindred soul and will be...

Elizabeth Murel Wright
Apr. 21, 2024
Elizabeth Murel Wright, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 95. She was born the daughter of Nathan and Oma Roberts on July 22, 1928, in Franklin County, Illinois. Elizabeth was the third of eight children: Marie (Roberts) Camp 1925-2016, Ralph Roberts 1927-2017,...

Edward William Schanuel
Apr. 19, 2024
Edward William Schanuel, 99, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, with family at his side. Ed was born in Belleville, Illinois, on July 18, 1924, the son of Ewald and Della (Kramer) Schanuel. He married Arlene Armbruster on June 18, 1947, in Belleville and they enjoyed 73...

Gerald Lynn Adams
Apr. 18, 2024
Gerald Lynn Adams, 80, of Decatur, IL passed away April 18, 2024 at his residence. Gerald was born November 24, 1943 in Bryan, TX, the son of Kewin and Mary (Feiock) Adams. He married Glenda Fair on February 16, 1966 in Centralia, IL. Gerald was a veteran of the US Army. Following his military...

Beverley Ann Kleiss
Apr. 18, 2024
Beverley Ann Kleiss, 94, of Forsyth, IL, passed away April 18, 2024 at Hickory Point Christian Village. Beverley was born July 30, 1929 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Vincent Joseph and Mildred Grace (Dobson) Cahill. She married Jack Kleiss in Decatur, IL at St. James Catholic Church in 1949 and...