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Shelley L. Kissell, 47, of Decatur, died Monday October 29, 2007. In honor of her wishes, services will be private and her body will be cremated. Visitation will be Saturday, November 3, 2007, from 1 to 3 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3955 Lourdes Ave., Decatur. She is...

Cora Mae Ramsey Rucker, 96, of Decatur, died Saturday, October 27, 2007 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Cora was born June 28, 1911, in Decatur, the daughter of Linneaus J. and Gertrude Davis Ramsey. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and retired from Bergner's where she worked in...

James H. Burrows, 90, of Decatur, died Friday, October 26, 2007, with his wife and family at his side. Jim was born December 29, 1916, in Copan, OK the son of Wes and Pearl Wilson Burrows. He married Connie Hermanek on March 30, 1941 in Neosho, MO. Jim retired in 1982 from Marvel-Schebler...

Elbert Ray Dawes, 72, of Decatur, died Tuesday, October 23, 2007 in St. Mary's Hospital. Elbert was born September 5, 1935, in Argenta, the son of Samuel P. and Lizzie Cole Dawes. He was employed as a clerk for Norfolk & Southern Rail Road retiring in 1985. Elbert married Patricia A. Krohn...

Martina Agnes Henebry, 95, of Charlottesville, VA, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2007, at her residence. Martina was born on December 29, 1911, in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of John J. Schmitz and Margaret Schmitz. She grew up on the family farm, and then moved to...

Clardine M. Mense, of Decatur, died Sunday, October 21, 2007. Clardine was born in Decatur, the daughter of George and Clara Kamenski Hendrian. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, and was very active in the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Clardine worked for many years as a Secretary at...

Carnell "Carl" Brown of Decatur was absent from the body and present with the Lord on Saturday, October 20, 2007 in his home surrounded by his family. A service of remembrance will be 12 pm Thursday, October 25, 2007 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be two hours before the...

Russell William Leonard 80 of Decatur died Wednesday October 17, 2007 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Monday October 22, 2007 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Macon Cemetery with Military honors...

Robert E. Stewart, Sr. 69, of Decatur, died Saturday, October 13, 2007 in his home with his family by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born August 10, 1938, in Decatur, the son of James and Ruth McAtee Stewart. Robert worked at Burks Pumps in Decatur for 38...

Freddie Cobb, 86, World War II Army Veteran, died Friday, October 12, 2007 in Aspen Ridge Care Centre. Services will be 12 pm Friday, October 19, 2007 in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 876 W. Pershing Road, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service with burial in Camp...

West Obituary Charles W. West, 87, of Mt. Zion, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2007 at his residence. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Monday, October 15, 2007 in First General Baptist Church. Visitation will be 10-11am Monday, October 15, 2007 in the church. Burial will be in Rest Haven...

Betty E. Bowman, 80, of New Plymouth, Idaho passed away Oct. 9, 2007. She was born July 15, 1927 to Rita Inman and John Traughber in Decatur, Illinois. Living in Decatur are a brother John Traughber, three sisters Ruth Williams, Jean McClure, Helen Ponting, their spouses, and cousins by the...