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LaVerne M. Gauchel
Sep. 15, 2002
LaVerne M. Gauchel, 84 of Decatur, formerly of Racine Wisconsin, died on Sunday September 15, 2002 in Decatur. Rite of Christian Burial will be 10 A.M. Saturday September 21, 2002 in St. Edward Catholic Church in Racine Wisc., visitation will be one hour before services in the church. Entombment...
John G. "Jack" Wayne
Sep. 12, 2002
Mr. Wayne was born in Decatur, on April 14, 1913 a son of William A. and Lilly C. Condell Wayne. He worked as a Office Manager for Huss & Schlieper for 24 years retiring in 1979. Jack was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, emeritus member of the National Association of...
Paul M. Hogan
Sep. 10, 2002
Mr. Hogan, a lifelong farmer, was born in Decatur on October 21, 1929, a son of Charles and Ella Tomlinson Hogan. Paul served the public as Macon County Clerk from 1980 thru 1992, and a member of the Macon County Board from 1971 thru 1980, he was a past member of the Mt. Zion School Board, Mt....
Verneida Madison
Sep. 08, 2002
Ms. Madison was born on November 20, 1906 a daughter of Arthur and Viola Sides Oliver. She was a housewife, a member of St. Peter’s A.M.E. Church where she was involved in the choir, a past member of the Stewardess Board, and a member of the Daughters of Ellen. She married Samuel Madison in 1926...
Robert Linden "Bob" Matson
Sep. 02, 2002
Bob was born in Decatur on March 19, 1933 a son of Walter C. and Eva Elizabeth Bolin Matson. Bob worked as an operator for Bridgestone/Firestone in the Banbury Department. He also worked as a bartender at Nellie’s, Sonny’s and the Garfield Tap for eight and a half years. He was affiliated with...
Anna Mae Brown
Sep. 01, 2002
Anna was born in Springfield on January 01, 1944 a daughter of Levi and Charlotte Washbond Powers. She worked as a floral arranger for McManus Florist, and a folder for R.W. Means. Anna was a member of the Weldon United Methodist Church, and currently was serving on the village board. She married...
Reinhard A. Stettner
Aug. 29, 2002
Reinhard was born in Kolbermoore, Germany on September 15, 1956, a son of Josef and Barbara Schneider Stettner. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and he had been employed by Zexel/Valeo in Quality Control. Surviving are his children, Anna and Josepf Stettner along with their mother...
Katherine Angela Schimanski
Aug. 27, 2002
Katherine was born in Deactur Illinois on September 16, 1914, a daughter of James R. and Katherine McEvoy. She was a homemaker who worked as a bookkeeper for A.E Staley Manufacturing Co. for 15 years. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth Society at St. James Catholic...
Mary Fredarieka Smith
Aug. 21, 2002
Mary was born in Decatur a daughter of William A. and Pearl Dunbar Smith. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Decatur Club, Southside Country Club, Chapter CX of P.E.O. International, Zonta International, and University of Illinois Alumni Association. She is survived by her...
Thomas W. "Tom" McClure
Aug. 20, 2002
Tom was born in Decatur on July 10, 1940 a son of Fred and Joan Spires McClure. He was a union painter for 30 years. Tom was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Boody, and a member of painters local #288. He married Mary Ruth Manks on October 08, 1966 in Decatur. Surviving are his wife...
James B. "Jim" Jestis
Aug. 12, 2002
Jim was a son of Robert Olen and Celia Barlow Jestis, Sr. He was a self employed carpenter for more than sixty years. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Council #577 Very Reverend Jeremiah J. Murphy Assembly. One of his greatest...