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Patricia Mary Tomlinson
Mar. 28, 2024
Decatur – Patricia Mary (Clark) Tomlinson, 77, of Decatur, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 11th, 1946, in Charles City, IA to Robert Francis Clark and Mary Catherine (Rottinghaus) Clark. She married Rudy...

Brian Keith Shookman
Mar. 28, 2024
Brian Keith Shookman, 65, of Mt. Zion passed away on March 28,2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 4, 1958, to Robert and Dorothy Shookman. He graduated from the Maroa-Forsyth High School class of 1976 where he played basketball. He attended and graduated the...

Wayne Everett Closen
Mar. 27, 2024
Wayne Everett Closen, 75, of Moweaqua, Illinois, passed away March 27, 2024, in his home. Wayne was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on November 15, 1948, the son of John and Wilma (Brownfield) Closen. He served proudly and honorably in the U.S. Army. He later worked as a union carpenter. In his...

Douglas Ward Lindsey
Mar. 26, 2024
Douglas Ward "Poppy" Lindsey 67 of Decatur died on Tuesday March 26, 2024, in his home. Visitation and mass will be on April 13, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be at 10:00 am with service to follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, 5700 W Main...

Donna Lee Mathias
Mar. 22, 2024
Donna Lee Mathias, 86, passed away on March 22, 2024, in Rochester, IL. Donna was born to Kenneth and Irene Reatherford, on December 4, 1937, in Moweaqua, IL. Donna married Norman Leon Mathias on May 19, 1990, in St. Charles, MO. As a Master Gardener, Donna loved gardening and being outside. She...

Brittney Morgan Brown
Mar. 22, 2024
Brittney Morgan Brown, 42, of Decatur, IL, passed away on March 22, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Brittney was born on July 15, 1981, in Decatur, IL. She was the daughter of Julian and Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Matos. Brittney’s vibrant spirit and sense of humor made her the life...

George Edwin Wallis
Mar. 22, 2024
George Edwin Wallis, 82, of Decatur, IL passed away March 22, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. George was born February 1, 1942 in Gillispie, IL, the son of George Howard and Edna (Palmore) Wallis. George was a veteran of the US Navy. He married Nancy Woolums on September 1, 1962 in...

Judith Marie Medley
Mar. 19, 2024
Judith Marie “Judy” Medley, 71, of Mt. Zion, Illinois, formerly of Bonne Terre, Missouri, and of Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur. In honor of Judy’s wishes, Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Judy. The family is...

Jim "Jimbo" Peterson
Mar. 18, 2024
Jim ‘Jimbo’ Peterson James William Peterson, 65, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on March 18, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. Jimbo was a Customer Service Extraordinaire who brought joy to many with his happy-go-lucky nature and his infinite storytelling. In the 1980’s,...

Samuel A. Thomas Jr.
Mar. 15, 2024
Blue Mound – Samuel A. “Sam” Thomas Jr, 59, of Blue Mound, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home. Sam was born on May 9, 1964, in Quincy, IL, a son of Samuel A. and Marilyn (Borghorst) Thomas Sr. He worked as a self-employed handy man who loved to fish and camp. Sam married Rhonda M....

Julia Edna Losier
Mar. 14, 2024
Julia Edna Losier, born June 14, 1949 in Decatur, Il, entered into rest on March 14, 2024. Julia was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She is survived by her son Joseph Losier, daughter Angela Conyer, brother Richard Losier, sisters Mickie Losier and Deborah Moore, 7 grandchildren,...

Julia Edna Losier
Mar. 14, 2024
Julia Edna Losier, 74, of Decatur, IL passed away March 14, 2024 at the Loft Rehabilitation of Rock Springs. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.