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Jerald Hoelting
May 02, 2023
Jerald Hoelting departed this life on Tuesday, May 2, 2023; at the age of 90. Jerald entered this life on May 13, 1932, to the late John and Marie Hoelting. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He carried on the family business of Hoelting Produce and Food Service. He was a man that...
Margaret "Ellen" (DeGroot) Whitrock
May 02, 2023
Margaret “Ellen” (DeGroot) Whitrock, 90, passed away May 2, 2023, in Decatur, IL after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Ellen was born to William and Katherine DeGroot July 21, 1932, in Washington, D.C. Ellen attended Millikin University where she was part of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She met the...
Jerald Wayne Hall
May 01, 2023
Jerald W. Hall, 58, of Urbana, Illinois, passed away May 1, 2023, at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Arrangements are pending at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
Edward Hazlehurst Sr
Apr. 30, 2023
Edward Hazlehurst, Sr. was born December 31, 1922, and passed away at the age of 100 on April 30, 2023, at Hickory Point Christian Village. Edward was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Harry and Margaret (White) Hazlehurst. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Ann; brother, Harry...
Shari Weaber
Apr. 30, 2023
Shari Weaber, 53, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.
Larry E. White
Apr. 28, 2023
Decatur - Larry E. White, 81, of Decatur, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the Funeral Mass time of 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Lunch at 1:00 p.m. at the Decatur Club 158 W....
Kenneth Eugene Thomas
Apr. 26, 2023
Kenneth Eugene Thomas, 72, of Decatur, passed away April 26, 2023, in his home. Kenny was born in Herrin, Illinois, on January 22, 1951, the son of Bill and Mary (Pritchett) Thomas. After high school and college, he began a career spanning 30 years at Caterpillar, working in machine repair. He...
Delbert Gene Leggions
Apr. 24, 2023
Delbert Gene Leggions, 64, of Decatur, IL passed away April 24, 2023 at St. John's Hospital. Delbert was born February 9, 1959 in Decatur, IL, the son of Jack and Mary Louise (Howell) Leggions. Informal Celebration of Life will be from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday May 12, 2023 at Moran and Goebel...
Karen Lynne Worthen
Apr. 21, 2023
Karen Lynne Worthen, 68, passed away on April 21, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Karen was born to Everett and Loretta Wilson on June 16, 1954, in Monette, AR. When Karen was a child, she enjoyed skating and swimming with her siblings. Later on, she became a licensed practical nurse. Caring for others was...
Willie James Hill
Apr. 20, 2023
Willie James Hill Sr, 73, of Decatur, IL passed away April 20, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Willie was born August 4, 1949 in Louise, MS, the son of Lucille Hill. He married Mary A. Jenkins in Louise, MS during 1969. Willie was a plant supervisor for ADM, retiring in 2012. He also worked...
Donna J. Osman
Apr. 18, 2023
Donna J. Osman (Sapp), 84 of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Donna was born August 21, 1938 in Decatur, the daughter of Woodrow W. and Ella Louise (Bilyeu) Sapp. She attended Decatur High School and married Larry L. Osman in February 1958. Donna loved...
"Jamie" James Dean Hawkins
Apr. 18, 2023
"Jamie" James Dean Hawkins August 2,1973- April 18,2023 Jamie was born to William and Janet Hawkins (Worthey) who preceded him in eternal rest. Also preceding him in eternal rest was his sister, Kimberly Russell. Jamie is survived by his wife Tonya with their children and step children; JJ and...