Decatur – Grace D. Bresnan, 87, of St. Louis, MO, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, with her family at her side. Grace was born January 6, 1933, in Moultire County, IL, the daughter of Edmond Bryan and Chalice Vivian (Ground) Bresnan. A lifelong Catholic, Grace graduated from St. Teresa High...

Willie D. Jones, Jr., 80, of Decatur, IL, passed away March 20, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Willie was born July 18, 1939 in Brownsville, TN, the son of Willie D. and Sadie (Byars) Jones, Sr. He married Maggie Graves on December 21, 1957 in Corinth, MS. He worked as a molder for Wagner...

Patrick Dale Griffin, 70, of Decatur, IL passed away March 17, 2020 at his residence. Patrick was born August 14, 1949 in Decatur, IL, the son of Leo Anthony and Mary Ruth (O’Donnell) Griffin. He married Judy Ackles and she preceded him in death. Patrick enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Decatur – Jean Theresa Connon died early in the morning on March 17 at the age of 82 in Decatur, IL. Jean was born on March 20, 1937, in Lafayette, IN, to Fred Hatke and Lucille Nevil-Hatke. She grew up in Lafayette and graduated from West Lafayette High School. She then met the love of her life...

Ida Dee Davis Nicholson born July 5, 1934. The daughter of Gilford and Emma Turner Davis. She grew up on a farm. Went to school graduated from Carver High School May 13, 1955. She was a member of the St. Paul M.B. Church. Song with the choir and she was an usher. In 1970 she moved to Decatur and...

Regina E. Cody, 96, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Decatur Rehab and Health Care. Regina was born on June 19, 1923 in New Berlin, IL to Edward and Mary Anna (Rever) Cody. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister: Mary Cody and two brothers: Raymond and Clarence...

BETTENDORF, IOWA – Louanne Keck, 85, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Clarissa Cook Hospice surrounded by her loving family. The Visitation and Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be private. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Louanne was born on July 8, 1934 to Herman and...

Harry Franklin Myers, 88, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born March 7, 1932 in Decatur, to Harry Leland and Pearl (Earls) Myers. He proudly served in the National Guard during the Korean War. Harry enjoyed...

Marilyn Sue Downs, 68, of Sullivan, IL, passed away March 10, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Marilyn was born May 13, 1951 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Jack and Clara (Harmon) Lindstrom. She married Robert Earl Downs on June 6, 1969 in Moweaqua, IL. She worked as a manager in the food...

Sandra Irene Boyer, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away March 10, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Sandra was born July 27, 1940 in Canton, IL, the daughter of Sanford and Edna (Leezer) Johns. She married Larry L. Boyer on August 28, 1959 in Decatur, IL. Sandra worked as a data entry clerk for...

Terence Robert McCarthy Sr., 85, passed away March 9, 2020 at his residence. Terry was born December 24, 1934 in Joliet, IL, the son of Timothy and Agnes (Murphy) McCarthy. Terry was a graduate of 1952 class of Joliet Catholic High School as well as Joliet Junior College. He married Joanne...

Decatur – David Lee Riggs, 73, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. David was born October 26, 1946, in Decatur, IL, the son of James Joseph and Margaret Jane (Conner) Riggs. David was a very generous person giving to the very end as an organ...