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William "Eddie" Edward Davis
Feb. 21, 2023
William “Eddie” Edward, 56, passed away on February 21, 2023, in Pana, IL. Eddie was born to Judith Burrus-Davis and Kenneth Cothern on January 28, 1967, in Pana, IL. Eddie attended the Unlimited Glory Assembly. Eddie loved his family. He had a special place in his heart for his siblings, his...
David L. Coleman
Feb. 21, 2023
David Coleman Sr, 76, died peacefully in his home on February 21, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1946, son of Joseph and Opal (Barham) Coleman. He retired from Wagner Castings. He was always willing to help anyone. Whether you needed $20, a ride or help fixing something, he always stepped up...
Lisa Ann Maligranda
Feb. 19, 2023
Lisa Ann Maligranda, 53, passed away on February 19, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Lisa was born to James “Jim” Allen Richardson and Wanda Lee Milner on January 19, 1970, in Beardstown, IL. Lisa married Joe Anthony Maligranda on July 19, 2011. Joe passed away on January 30, 2014. Lisa found love again...
James Patrick Cummins
Feb. 18, 2023
Decatur – James Patrick “Patrick” Cummins, 61, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. Patrick was born December 30, 1961, in Decatur, IL, a son of Curtis and Diane (Eddleman) Cummins. Patrick is survived by his brother John Cummins and sister Mary Gaede; one nephew and one...
Cecil L. Blancett
Feb. 15, 2023
Cecil Leroy Blancett, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 7:56PM on Wednesday (02-15-2023) at The Glenwood Supportive Living of Mt Zion, IL. Cecil was born on March 31, 1928, in Findlay, IL, the son of Millard Robert Blancett and Bessie Belle (Finks) Blancett. Cecil was a member of the V.F.W. Post...
Ida Jean Booher
Feb. 15, 2023
Ida Jean Booher Jean was born July 6th, 1928 in Deland Il. to Wayne and Gertrude (Conner) Churchill. She graduated from Cerro Gordo High School and worked as an operator at Illinois Bell for over thirty years. On May 25th, 1952 she married Clyde A. Booher and they shared over 60 years...
Ted Anthony Willenborg
Feb. 13, 2023
Ted Anthony Willenborg, 69, of Argenta, passed away February 13, 2023, at Fair Haven Senior Living. Ted was born in Decatur, Illinois, on June 17, 1953, the son of Anthony and Teresa (Emmerich) Willenborg. He worked at Firestone for many years, and later he became a truck driver. He was an avid...
Richard "Dick" Barra
Feb. 11, 2023
Richard “Dick” Barra, 81, passed away February 11, 2023, at Imboden Creek Nursing Home in Decatur, Illinois. Dick was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on November 22, 1941, the son of Joseph and Pearl (DePretto) Barra. Dick married Jacquelyn “Lynn” Naber on November 24, 2001 in Decatur, IL and she...
Kimberly K. Paglino
Feb. 10, 2023
Kimberly Kay Paglino joined the Lord in Heaven on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1965 in Decatur, Illinois to Jon and Monica (McKinney) Stuart. Kim married Jon Paglino on December 10, 1993 in Mt. Zion, Illinois and he survives. Kim is also survived by her daughter Paige...
Edith Marie "Edie" Cox
Feb. 09, 2023
Decatur – Edith Marie “Edie” Cox, 87, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023. Edie was born February 23, 1935, in Lovington, IL, a daughter of William and Frances Helen (Smith) Griffin, the family moved to Decatur in 1942. Edie attended St. Thomas Grade School and St. Teresa High...
Kathy Clendenen
Feb. 07, 2023
Kathy Clendenen 64, passed away February 7th at 8:00 pm at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois following complications from her cancer treatment. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Rex Clendenen of Decatur, her daughter Kristin Young and husband Ed Oldfield of Decatur, her son Dustin...
Lance Barry Lercher
Feb. 05, 2023
Lance Barry Lercher, 78, of Decatur, died at home on February 5, 2023. Memorial Visitation will be from 11am until 12 noon on Saturday, February 11, at First United Methodist Church in Decatur. A Memorial Service will begin at 12 noon in the church. Lance was born July 16, 1944 in Springfield,...