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bi tuary and guest book are online at www.herald-review.com/ obituaries Individuals who have served in the a rmed forces. Deaths Liste Decatur, Macon County BR a sha Joycelyn ec atur BROOKM a avid ee, ec atur ha PM a avid ec atur istia John ec atur CR a ND a LL, elen, ecatur DO ts ON, a ntoine, ec atur i CK ON, Josephine, ec atur GR a Karen ec atur ha MM Kevin a ndrew, ec atur ha RD Jo a nne, ec atur ha RD i NG, John ec atur JO ON, Thomas, ec atur ee Michael ec atur McCOY, a nnetta ec atur i LL Maryellen, ec atur ith ugene ec atur ea elen orthea, re ana i i NG ancy Jane, Mount ion Central i llinois BOL Katie Marie, ln ey BROWN, harles, Pana BUC ha a ellie osalie, estfield BU sh Joe, Mattoon COL a harles Franklin, ana CO et avid, a ltamont DD i NG ON, Joseph Irving ai es James Paul, Taylorville UDG Betty ou, Findlay i NBOD andy ee, ob inson JUD ON, avid Greenup LOM as obert ln ey i LL eloris li nton a PP as osalie laine, as ey ei Walter in coln ea Burleane Tuscola ess i NG, ance li nton Bi ths t. GUYNN, Kevin and on na as terling), ec atur, girl, May 24. CRO LOW, hristopher and he lsey (Kuhns), er ro Gordo, boy, May 25. a NN ameron and Tania Mora), ec atur, boy, May 26.

ee eath and Jobeth ou ng), ec atur, girl, May 26. DOUB, Kevin and Jessica (Kramer), ec atur, boy, May 27. Lee DECATUR Michael W. Lee, 70, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Michael was born on October 12, 1943 in Decatur the son of James and Opal (Warnick) Lee.

He had worked as a store manager for Firestone. In High School he was an all-state football player and was a musician who won many a wards. He was a He played the Saxophone with several bands including the Decatur Rhythm Blues Band and the Surviving are his sons, Gregory Lee (Deborah) of Stoughton, WI; Matthew Lee of Mt. Zion; daughters, Trisha Thompson of Memphis, TN; Crystal Lee of New Jersey; Kim Smith of Oreana; Pam Carrol of Southern IL; Michelle Foster of Mt. Zion; step-daughter Adrian Potter; brother Richard Lee (Sharon) of Decatur; sister, Linda Yoder (David) of Aubrey, TX; and 11 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Services to celebrate life will be 10 AM Saturday May 31, 2014 in Moran Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials ar suggested to the American Heart Association. The family of Michael W. Lee is being served by Moran Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Ser vices, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.

Obituary written by family members. Johnson DECATUR Thomas Johnson, 71, of Decatur, died in his residence at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Graveside service will be 1:00 Friday, conducted by the of Argenta IL. There will be no visitation. Family and Friends will celebrate life at Just One More following the graveside service.

Casual dress has been requested by his family. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials ma be made to the Crippled Hospital, or St. Hospital. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care is in charge of the arrang ements.

Lee was born August 17, 1942, in Blue Mound, IL, son of George Everett and Glyde Ella Calloway Johnson Sr. He was medically discharged from the U.S. Army in 1967. He was a Truck Driver for Preston Trucking, and a 32 year member of Teamsters International. Lee spent time at the River Rat Club and enjoyed shooting pool.

He was a member of the Argenta, IL, Masonic Lodge, Ansar of Springfield, IL, Loyal Order of Moose, American Legion Post 0117 of Cerro Gordo, IL, and the River Rats Club. He married Dixie L. Stutes in Champaign, IL, on April 19, 1991. Surviving are his wife; grandsons: Coty and Kyle Johnson; step children: Vicki and Ben England, Paula Durbin, Richard W. Kinney; step grandchildren: Tylena (David) Brand, Jessica, Lacey, Nick, Jenny, Richie; and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Troy, and four brothers. Lee was a great husband, father, and grandfather, and he will be truly missed. Sign the guestbook at www.leavememoriesnotdebt. com Obituary written by family members. arden DECATUR JoAnne Harden, 77, Decatur, died Tuesday (May 27, 2014).

Arrangements incomplete: Walker Funeral Service and Care. Crandall DECATUR Helen Crandall, 84, of Decatur, passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Heritage Manor in Mt. Zion. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.

Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Kirlin-Egan Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Springfield. uneral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Kirlin-Egan Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Gail Allen officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to All Hospital, 501 6th Avenue South St. etersburg, FL 33701. Please visit butlerfuneral homes.com to offer your condolences. Obituary writt en by family members. Chapman DECATUR David G.

Chapman, 65, Decatur, Vietnam War avy veteran, died Sunday (May 25, 2014). Memorial services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dawson Wikoff Funer al Home, Mount Zion. Visitation: 5 to 7 Friday. Burial: Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, with military rites.

Memorials: Mac on County Honor Guard or Macon County Conservation District. Send condolences: www.dawson- wikoff.com. Winings MOUNT ZION Nancy Jane Winings 70, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side in her residence at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, May 2 7, 2014. A memorial service to celebrate life will be held at 4:00 Saturday May 31, 2014, at the First Baptist Church, Mt.

Zion with Pastor Tracy Smith officiating. Dawson Wik off Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with services. Memorials may be made to the irst Baptist Church, Mt. Zion.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Nancy was born July 9, 1943, in Shelbyville, IL the daughter of Wilbur and Katheryn (Conelly) Stockdale. She was the owner and operator of Nancy Beauty Shop. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mt. Zion.

She enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Nancy also loved to garden and work in her yard. Surviving is her son: Roy L. Winings and his wife Jamie of Mt. Zion; Special granddaughter: Brooklyn Stephania Winings of Mt.

ion; brother: Wilbur Stockdale Jr. and his wife Carol of Mishawaka, IN; sister: Judith K. Keeling of Pana. She is preceded by her parents, three sisters and two brothers. Obituary written by family members.

Weaver OREANA Helen Dorthea Weaver, 95, Oreana, died Sunday (May 25, 2014). Ser vices: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home North Chapel. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Fridy, with 4:45 Order of Eastern Star services and 5 vigil prayer service.

Burial: Union Cemetery, Oreana. Memorials: Order of the Eastern Star or Ki wanians. mith DECATUR Eugene T. Smith, 62, Decatur, died Friday (May 23, 2014). Services: 11 a.m.

Saturday, Living Word Evangelistic Ministries. Visitation: one hour befor services in the church. Burial: Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Arrangements by: Walker Funeral Ser vice and Care. McCoy DECATUR Annetta M.

Durbin McCoy, 79, Decatur, died Friday (May 23, 2014). Mass of Christian Burial: 4 Thursday, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Arrangements by: Moran Goebel Funer al Home.

Memorials: Annetta McCoy Memorial Fund Decatur Earthmover Credit Union. Send condolences: www.moranandgoebel.com. arding DECATUR John F. Harding, 73, of Decatur, IL, died 11:04 Sunday, May 25, 2014, at his residence. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday at Graceland Cemetery.

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John was born December 12, 1940 in Sullivan, IL, the son of Glenn Clift on and Eva A. (Justice) Harding. He married Pat L. Forcum on March 14, 1970 in Decatur, IL.

He had operated Service in Sullivan, IL. He later worked for the City of Decatur Water Dept. for 18 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Moose Lodge in Centralia, IL.

He is survived by his children Tammy L. Leigh, John F. Harding, Kevin Patrick Harding, all of Dec atur, IL; and 4 grandchildren. He as preceded in death by his parents, and brothers: Mike, Glenn, Bob, and George. Condolences may be made to the family at www.

brintlingerandearl.com Obituary written by family members. Dotson DECATUR Antoine Dotson, 51, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at Memorial Medic al Center in Springfield, IL. Services to celebrate life will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 31st, 2014 at Community Temple Church of God in Christ, 759 Jackson St, Decatur, IL 62521. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Memorial donations may be direct ed to the National Kidney Foundation.

Interment will be at Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery. Antoine Dotson was born on June 18th, 1962 in New Madrid, MO. He attended DeVry University in Chicago, IL. Antoine wor ked for ADM as a Chief Operator of which he later retired from. He was an ordained Elder in the Church of God in Christ and had a great passion for street evangelism.

He was a member of New Hope Temple and Deliverance Center COGIC. Antoine Dotson and Wanda Neal were united in marriage August 31, 1985 in Decatur, IL and they shared 28 wonderful years together. Cherishing his memories are his wife, Wanda Dotson of Decatur, father and mother, Therman and Dor othy Dotson Sr. both of Decatur, son Bronson (Joanne) Dotson of Decatur, daughters Arika (Damond) Dotson-Campbell of Decatur, Brittany Dotson of Dec atur, brothers, Larry Dotson of Chicago, Michael Kellum of Dolt on, IL, Harold Hunt of Sikeston, MO, DeWayne (Mary) Dotson of Milwaukee, WI, Donald (Dana Ray) Dotson of Decatur, Therman Dotson Jr. of Decatur, Benito (Carla) Dotson of Decatur, sisters, Sharon Hunt of Matteson, IL, Patrice Kellum of Chicago, IL, Mary Dotson- Brooks of Champaign, IL, Retha Dotson-Rages of Rockhill, SC, Donna Dotson-Smith (Steve) of Decatur, grandchildren, Kalif, Madison, Mckenzie, Malachi and Malik and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Lora Dotson, Carl and Mary Hardin and father-in-law, Robert Neal Sr. The family would like to give special thanks to the DaVita Dialysis Center in Decatur, and Springfield, the dialysis center at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The family would also like to thank the SIU Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, and Nephr ology Team as well as the nursing staff at Memorial Medical Center. Condolenc es and memories may be shared www.moranand goebel.com The famil of Antoine Dotson has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran and Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Decatur, IL 62526.

Obituary written by family members. Christian DECATUR John M. Christian, 76, Elk Grove, former ly of Decatur, died May 19, 2014. Rite of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Friday, St.

Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation: two hours before services in the church. Burial: Point Pleasant Cemetery. Arrangements by: Dawson Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Memorials: American Heart Association.

Bradshaw DECATUR Joycelyn K. Bradshaw, 83, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at Heritage Manor in Mt. Zion. She was born February 3, 1931 in Decatur, the daughter of Melvin and Sara (Weakly) Arthur. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother.

She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She married James O. Bradshaw May 7, 1948 in Vandalia. He preceded her in death May 19, 2001. She leaves behind her children Sharon Deaton, Susan (Rick) Gilman, Sheila Binkle Janet (Larry Williams) Heath, and James (Gina) Bradshaw, twelve grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, husband, two brothers, twin sister, and son- in-law Ron. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Services to celebrate life will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2014 at Fair lawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the ervices at the funeral home.

Burial will be 12 noon Monday, June 2, 2014 in Camp Butler National Cemetery. The family of Joycelyn K. Bradshaw is being served by the Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL.

Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gr acelandfairlawn.com. Obituary written by family members. Brookman DECATUR David Lee Brookman, 67, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. He as born January 18, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of John and Bessie Brookman.

He proudly served his country in the USMC in Vietnam. He was previously employed with Wagners retiring with over tw enty-nine years of service. He then became an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He married Betty Hunter April 8, 1978.

She preceded him in death June 5, 2011. He leaves behind his daughters Kimberly (Michael) Wright, Stephanie (Tim Simpson) Brookman, and Patty Witt, grandchildren Melanie Hoffman, Timothy and Matthew Wright, Brittanee Hokenson, Sheila Williams, David and Jar ed Gallahon, Dustin Scroggins, Linsaie Gatons, Emily Compt on, Molly and Cheyenne Wakeland, and Alex Hanstedt, seventeen great-grandchildren with one on the way, brother Robert Brookman, and sisters Doris Jean Haberland, Carol Sue Marques, Mary Lou Rankens, and Ruth Ann Howell. He as reunited in Heaven with his parents, wife, brothers Don and Jim Brookman, sister Alice Baugh, and son-in-law Randy Witt. Services to celebrate life will be 1 Friday, May 30, 2014 at Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.

Thurs day, May 29, 2014 at the funeral home. Family requests casual attire. Entombment will be at the Pieta Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Macon ounty Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the wishes of the family in Patty Witt. The family of David Lee Brookman is being served by the Funeral Home, 2091 N.

Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituar send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn. com. Obituar written by family members.

ammel DECATUR Kevin Andrew Hammel, 54, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, May 24th at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ke vin was born December 6, 1959 in Decatur, IL to Richard and Betty Hammel. Kevin worked several jobs in his life. He was a very caring person and loved life. He was a good brother and a good friend to many people.

He will be greatly missed. Kevin leaves behind his girlfriend, Margrett Taylor; brother, Sc ott and girlfriend Judy Love of Decatur, IL; Steve of Decatur, IL; and sister, Penny Hammel of Del Ray Beach, FL. Kevin also has many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by both parents and two brothers. The family will like to give special thanks to Uncle Joey and Aunt Teri Hammel.

Kevin is gone, but not forgotten. A graveside service to celebrate life will be 2 p.m. Frida May 30, 2014 at Graceland Cemetery. The famil of Kevin Andew Hammel is being served by the Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave.

Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gr acelandfairlawn.com. Obituary written by family members. Gray DECATUR Karen S. Gray, 70, Decatur, died Tuesday (May 27, 2014).

Arrangements incomplete: Dawson Wik off West Wood Street Funeral Home. rickson DECATUR Josephine Erickson, 86, of Urbana died at 9:54 Saturday (May 24, 2014) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Jo as born on January 1, 1928, in Gettysburg, PA, the daughter of Raymond and Mary Sieber. She married Paul E. Erickson on December 20, 1948, at Phoenix, AZ.

He died on April 3, 2007. She is survived by her five children, Peter Erickson (Ann) of Champaign; Mary Jo Erickson of Champaign; Susan Erickson of Evergreen Park, IL; Phillip Erickson (Denise) of Milwaukee WI; and Carol Erickson (Robert Shafis) of Mount Prospect, IL. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Aurora, Ben, Will, Wesley, Andrew, and Michael. Jo li ved in Decatur from 1960 to 1976. Her husband, the Rev.

Paul E. Erickson, was pastor of First Lutheran Church in Decatur from 1960-1972. Jo was a homemaker for much of that time, and also orked as a reading teacher at McGaughey Elementary School in Mt. Zion. She has liv ed in Champaign-Urbana since 1991.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Grace Lutheran Church, Champaign, with a luncheon to follow. Visit ation with family and friends will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church in Champaign.

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