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Adam Jordan Wicklund
Apr. 15, 2023
Adam Jordan Wicklund, 33, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 2:11 P.M. in Decatur Memorial Hospital on Saturday (04-15-2023). Adam was born on October 2, 1989, in Decatur, IL. He played football at Eisenhower High School and at Valparaiso. Adam served his country for four years in the United States...
Jack Reynolds Faith
Apr. 10, 2023
Jack R. Faith, 89, of Decatur, Illinois, passed into eternal rest April 10, 2023. Jack was the son of Charles H. Faith, Sr., and Rose Josephine (Tauche) Faith in Warrensburg, Illinois, October 9, 1933. Jack was employed in many jobs. He spent 35+ years working for Union Special Machine Company in...
Kari Anne Goodner
Apr. 09, 2023
Kari Anne Goodner, 41, of West Frankfort, went to dance with the Lord early on the 9th of April 2023. Kari was born on the 1st of July 1981 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, the only daughter of Randall Wood and Diane Madeker-Wood. After Kari graduated from St. Teresa High School in...
Patricia Belcher
Apr. 08, 2023
Patricia Ann Belcher, 80, of Decatur Passed away Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born April 29, 1942, in Decatur, The daughter of Reyburn and Lucille Voyles. She married James Belcher May 28, 1963 in Chicago. Patricia loved to care for everyone around her....
Freddie Lee Fox
Apr. 04, 2023
Homegoing and Celebration of the life of Mrs. Freddie Lee Fox Sunrise March 27,1933 -Sunset April 4, 2023 Freddie Lee Fox was born in Tunica Mississippi (MS) on March 27, 1933. She was the daughter of Monroe Smith Durley and Nellie Durley. The family moved to Jackson, MS where Freddie grew up...
Sharyl Brady
Apr. 04, 2023
Sharyl Brady, born February 26th, 1948 in Decatur, IL, passed away April 4th, 2023 peacefully at her home where she loved to be surrounded by family and friends. Sharyl was married August 2nd, 1969 to Jim Brady. They had three children together, Lori Hanes (Todd) of Clinton, Lisa Tidwell (Tim) of...
James Ankrom
Apr. 04, 2023
James Edwin Ankrom, 87, of Decatur, IL, passed from this earth on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. A visitation will be held at St. Thomas Church on Tuesday, April 11 from 4-5:30 pm with a memorial mass held immediately following officiated by Monsignor Michael Kuse of Quincy, IL. A private graveside...
Velma Wallace
Apr. 04, 2023
Velma Wallace ,92, passed away on April 4, 2023 in Decatur, IL. Services are pending at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home in Decatur, IL.
William A. Mahler
Apr. 04, 2023
William Alfred Mahler, 90, of Forsyth, Illinois, passed away April 4, 2023, at Hickory Point Christian Village. Bill was born in Maywood, Illinois, on July 7, 1932, the son of William and Alice (Esch) Mahler. He was active and resourceful during his time growing up on a horse farm. He spent...
Lynn F. Calhoun
Apr. 02, 2023
Lynn F. Calhoun, 76, of Arcola, IL, passed away on Sunday (04-02-2023) in Sara Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL. Lynn was born on December 11, 1946, the son of Nelson Calhoun and Alice Viola (Fisher) Calhoun. Lynn served his country in the Vietnam War in the United States Marine Corps. He...
Jodi Ann Hardesty
Mar. 31, 2023
MACON – Jodi Ann Hardesty from Macon, IL, passed away from this earth at the age of 39, after a prolonged illness on Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home with her love by her side. Jodi was born on January 31, 1984 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Amy Hobbs and William (David) Hardesty Sr. Surviving...
Michael Eugene Carman
Mar. 30, 2023
Michael Eugene Carman, 71, of Decatur, Ill. transitioned on March 30, 2023. Michael was abundantly endowed with virtues of charm, ambition and bravery. He found passion in life by bringing joy to those around him as it was a natural virtue. Enjoying the company of family and friends and was a...