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Nina Jane Allen
Mar. 14, 2024
Nina Jane Allen, 76, of Mattoon, IL passed away March 9, 2024 at Palm Terrace Nursing Home in Mattoon, IL. Nina was born October 24, 1947 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Edwin Wright and Alberta Marie (Baker) Allen. She had worked as a waitress for the Blue Mill and a florist for Bob’s Florer...

Krista Kaye Schwartz
Mar. 12, 2024
In Loving Memory of Krista Schwartz Krista Schwartz, 42, of Decatur, IL passed on from this life on March 12, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Krista was surrounded by loved ones at St. John’s in Springfield and kept everyone awake past closing time, again. Krista’s journey touched the...

Krista Schwartz
Mar. 12, 2024
Krista Schwartz, 42, of Decatur, IL passed away March 12, 2024 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.

Kathlyne "Kay" Clanton
Mar. 10, 2024
Kathlyne (Kay) Huntley Clanton passed away peacefully at Mt. Zion Health and Rehab Center Sunday morning, March 10, 2024. She was born in Rock Island Illinois to Ruth E. (Pierce) Huntley and Edwin L. Huntley on August 25, 1936. The family moved to Decatur where she attended Dennis, Johns Hill and...

Sherman Garrett
Mar. 08, 2024
Sherman Garrett, 64, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Decatur, IL. Serman was born to Johnny and Nellie Garrett on July 13, 1959, in Chicago, IL. He was very outgoing and had the gift of gab. He loved to be out and about. Sherman was a loving husband, father, brother, son and grandfather. He will...

Melody Taliaferro
Mar. 06, 2024
Melody Taliaferro born on November 10, 1970, passed away March 6, 2024, in Decatur, IL. She was a loving mother, sister, and daughter. Melody was very strong, smart, generous and caring. She opened up her doors to anyone who needed her and showed lots of motherly love. Melody had a very bright...

Norman Carney Jr
Mar. 04, 2024
Norman Carney Jr, 65, affectionately known as Junior, passed away on March 4, 2024, in Springfield at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 27, 1958, to Mattie (Taylor) and Norman Carney in Decatur, Ill. He attended Eisenhower High School and later completed his GED. He is...

Michael Donald Nance
Mar. 03, 2024
Michael Donald Nance, 66, of Decatur, IL passed away March 3, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Michael was born January 11, 1958, the son of Joseph Lee and Helen M. (Mizuer) Nance. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Calvary Cemetery, Pana, IL. The Moran and Goebel...

Jeremy S. Godden
Mar. 01, 2024
Jeremy Shane Godden, 49, of Decatur, IL, passed away on March 1, 2024, in Peoria, IL. He was born on May 25, 1974, in Decatur, IL. Jeremy was a kind-hearted man who was beloved by all who knew him. He was known for his playful nature and his love for singing. Jeremy had a special bond with his...

Maurice E. "Pete" Kapper
Feb. 29, 2024
Forsyth – Maurice E. “Pete” Kapper, 98, of Forsyth, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Pete was born on November 12, 1925, in Decatur, IL, a son of Aloysius E. and Clara M. (Blank) Kapper. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and worked at...

Beverly Jean Gaumer
Feb. 26, 2024
Beverly Jean Gaumer, 89, passed away on February 26, 2024, in Decatur, IL. Beverly was born to William and Rose Wassgren on March 27, 1934, in Des Moines, IA. When Beverly lived in Iowa, she attended Grace Baptist Church. She liked to sing in church. She was always singing. When she moved to...

Connie Lee Werkman
Feb. 24, 2024
Connie Lee Werkman, 74, of Decatur passed away peacefully on February 24 2024 at her longtime residence in Decatur, Illinois. Connie was welcomed into heaven this day by two fathers - our Lord and her daddy, Wilfred Gregg. Connie was born December 9, 1949 to Lillie Gregg and Wilfred Gregg of...