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Wanda Kwasny
Mar. 24, 2022
Wanda Kwasny, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. She was born on September 19, 1934 to Paris Gratten and Norma Chaffin Hendrick. Wanda enjoyed travelling the country and camping with her children and late husband, Scott. They travelled as far away as Alaska, but loved Estes Park,...
Michael D. O'Dell
Mar. 22, 2022
Decatur - Michael D. O'Dell, 67, of Taylorville, formerly of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Michael was born July 22, 1954, in Decatur, the son of Bruce and Ethel (Pauley) O'Dell. Michael worked various jobs. Most recently he worked as a...
Phyllis Ann Fleigle
Mar. 19, 2022
Phyllis Ann Fleigle, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away March 19, 2022 to be with her son, Tim. Phyllis was born, July 18, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Phillip George and Irene (Sobeski) Durbin. Phyllis married David Harold Fleigle on September 10, 1973 in Decatur, IL. Phyllis was a...
Ruth Darlene Whitacre
Mar. 16, 2022
Ruth Darlene Whitacre, 81, of Antioch, TN, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away March 16, 2022 at The Waterford, Smyrna, TN. Darlene was born December 30, 1940 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert and Ruth Eileen (Trimmer) Jacobs. She married Jess “Woody” Wayne Whitacre on May 12, 1973, in...
Rahnishias S. Eubanks
Mar. 16, 2022
Decatur - Rahnishias Sashae “Rah Rah” Eubanks was born October 7, 1992 to Jacqueline Green and Jake Eubanks. She transitioned with her unborn daughter Skylar from this life on March 16,2022 at home surrounded by her family. Rahnishias accepted Christ and was baptized at Shiloh Missionary Baptist...
Gloria Brinkman
Mar. 11, 2022
Gloria Brinkman, 85, passed away at The Loft Rehabilitation Center in Decatur Il, on Friday, March 11, 2022. Gloria was born in Decatur, IL on August 20, 1936 to William and Edna (Robb) McMahan. She married Jim Brinkman on January 3, 1970. She retired from Butternut Bread Store after many years...
Curtis Amos McGinnis
Mar. 10, 2022
Curtis Amos McGinnis, 59, passed away at St. Mary’s in Decatur Il, on Friday, March 11, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Curtis is survived by his son, Alfred (Stephanie) O’Neal Jr.; daughter, Marquitha Sisk; brothers, Albert (Gretchen) Amos, Henry (Taiwana) Amos, Michael Amos, David...
Mary Walker
Mar. 10, 2022
Mary Walker, 79, passed away at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur Il, on Thursday, March 10, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Mary was a member of the Trail Riders Association all her life. She enjoyed riding as often as she could. She was a bookkeeper for many years with the Boy...
James "Jim" Eldon Shirley
Mar. 09, 2022
James “Jim” Eldon Shirley, 62, passed away on March 9, 2022 at his home in Decatur, IL. Jim was born to Eldon and Jane Shirley on February 3, 1960 in Chicago, IL. Jim was a jack of all trades. He fixed and built lawnmowers, cars, and motorcycles. He loved his family and his dogs. He was a kind...
Emma Jean Ingram
Mar. 07, 2022
Emma Ingram, 76, passed away on March 7, 2022 in Shelbyville, IL. Emma was born to Dan and Willie Mae Ingram on December 22, 1945 in Ripley, TN. Emma was a member of the Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ. She was an usher, choir member and missionary. She loved to read her bible and going to...
Mary E Bell
Mar. 07, 2022
Mary E. Bell, 72, of Decatur, IL passed away suddenly on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 9:20 AM at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born October 4, 1949 in Brownstown, IL, the daughter of Emil H and Esther L (Keele) Reeves. She married Kenneth R. Bell on December 24th, 1980. Mary was a kind, loving,...
Theodore E. "Ted" Brinkoetter
Mar. 05, 2022
Theodore E. “Ted” Brinkoetter, 66, of Decatur, IL passed away March 5, 2022 with his wife by his side, in the comfort of his home. Ted was born August 28, 1955 in Decatur, IL, the son of Robert and Helen (Child) Brinkoetter. He married Barbara, on January 2, 2009 in Decatur, IL . Ted was a...