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Thomas W. "Tom" Seitz Sr.
Sep. 09, 2023
Decatur - Thomas (Tom) Seitz, Sr. 73 of Decatur passed away at 4:46 pm, Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Tom is survived by his wife, Debbie, son, T.J. (Heather), grandchildren, James (Jamie), Annalyse, and...
Robert K. "Pops" Roberts
Sep. 08, 2023
Robert K. Roberts “Pops,” 67, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 8th, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Robert was born November 8th, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Elmer C. Roberts and Margaret (McNiff) Roberts. He married his wife LaWanda Simpson August 24th, 1985. Robert...
Robert (Bob) Bruce Kerans
Sep. 06, 2023
Decatur - Robert (Bob) Bruce Kerans departed from his earthly life at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois, on September 6, 2023. Bob was born July 29, 1939, in Brocton, Illinois, to Wendel (Lefty) and Jean Vaught Kerans, who preceded him in death. Bob loved his childhood in Brocton as it...
Scott Anthony Williams
Sep. 05, 2023
Scott Anthony Williams, 51, passed away on September 5, 2023, in Shelbyville, IL. Scott was born to Robert and Rose Williams on July 19, 1972, in Vandalia, IL. Scott was fun loving and enjoyed fishing, camping, art, and slot machines. He loved spending time with his family. Scott is survived by...
Donald Clay Hall
Sep. 02, 2023
Donald Clay Hall, 75, of Decatur, IL passed away September 2, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Donald was born September 11, 1947, in Decatur, IL, the son of Donald and Thelma (Corbridge) Hall. He married Judy Lane October 1966, and she preceded him in death in 2007. Donald was a veteran of the US...
Rosetta Martin
Aug. 29, 2023
Rosetta Martin of Decatur Il, was called home to be with the Lord on August 29,2023. Rosetta was born on July 17th,1959 in Greenwood, Ms to Houston Martin and Rosie Lee Nash. She later moved to Decatur Il and graduated from Lakeview High School. Rosetta gave herself to the Lord at a young age and...
Sarah Jane Renn
Aug. 27, 2023
Sarah Jane Renn of Decatur, IL took the hand of Jesus and went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2023, in her home with her loving husband by her side. Sarah was born October 29, 1957, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Mullinax) Wallace. She married Robert Renn on October 10,...
Donald Wayne Nickey
Aug. 25, 2023
Donald “Don” Nickey, 72, of Oakley, Illinois, passed away August 25, 2023, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center in Decatur, where he resided for the last 6 years. Don was born in Decatur on February 9, 1951, to Kenneth and Pauline Nickey. He graduated from Cerro Gordo High School in 1969. After...
Robert Charles Sauter
Aug. 24, 2023
Springfield - Robert Charles Sauter (85 years old) passed away at Regency Care, Springfield, IL on August 24, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 21, 1937 in the family home in rural Halls, MO to George and Martha Sauter. He graduated from Benton High School, St. Joseph, MO and...
Barry Dean McMillan
Aug. 24, 2023
Barry Dean McMillan, 79, of Shelbyville, IL passed away August 24, 2023 at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, IL. Barry was born January 10, 1944 in Mattoon, IL the son of Bonnie Harrison and Georgia Alberta (Crockett) McMillan. He married Betty Teske and she preceded him in death. Barry...
Robert Joseph Denney
Aug. 23, 2023
Robert Joseph Denney, 68, of Decatur entered into rest on August 23, 2023 at Fair Havens Senior Living. Robert was born November 23, 1954 in Gary, IN, the son of Oris Harlan and Betty Jo (Koger) Denney. Robert was a recycle manager at ADM Warehouse, serving 28 years of service to ADM. He was a...
Robert Monska
Aug. 23, 2023
Robert Ray Monska, 40, of Decatur, IL passed away August 23, 2023 at his residence. Robert was born January 16, 1983 in Decatur, IL, the son of Frederick and Barbara (Reid) Monska. He married Becky Hendrickson on May 8, 2010 in Decatur, IL. Robert had worked as a chef and had a love for cooking....