Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • D3

Decatur Heral eview Fri ay, a pril 22, 2016 D3 1 TOLLFREE844-593-4203 429-3030 ASSOCIATES FREECONSULTATION LarsEricOstling 650 BASEFEE 26ILOFFICES PLUSFILINGFEE SINGLECH7 PAYMENTPLANS Weareadebtreliefagency.Wehelppeoplefilefor bankruptcyreliefundertheBankruptcyCode. WWW.BCYHELP.COM 0713100100 Howwillyouberemembered? How will you be emember Moments in life Decatur Mt.Zion acon BlueMound 217.877.4102 Locallyandfamilyowned Thebestthingsinlifearethepeopleyoulove, SA ADE PR OZ1 60 ZE RO TURNS ZEROTURNS WITH ZEROQUIT 287-7411 theregularpurchase priceofXT2LX42EFIandXT2LX46tractors.OffervalidApril21-May4,2016and isnoteligibleonothermodels.Specificationsandprogramssubjecttochange.**Offer $200o purchasepriceofProZ160LEFIorKW.OffervalidMarch1-May31,2016. Cannotbecombinedwithanyothero ers.Specificationsandprogramssubjectto changewithoutnotice. $100towardpurchase ofselectXT2 models! OBITUARIES LIFE Deaths Listed Decatur, Macon County BREWER arol a Decatur BRO WN Jerry ee Moun Zion BUECHSENSCHUETZ Karen i ene, Decatur DAVIS urtis ee, Decatur DERLITZKI ucile, Decatur ALBE Olivia Marie, Oakley FOX ee Bertha, Decatur GRANT David a Decatur JONES icki Mount ion JOYNT velyn Jeanne Decatur KOSLOFSKI Helma Maroa LANTER Shirley a Decatur McAD AM Mildred a nn, Decatur MOORE John Decatur RUCKER Dixie ee, Moun Zion SCHARNETT James alter, Decatur STREATY harles Decatur VISEUR onstance Decatur WHITESIDE nid Decatur Central Illinois BALDING lizabeth i Mount ulaski BEA CHY evi a thur CUTRIGHT harles Kenney HART Brian Sullivan HODGES Dale, ak ewood KRUGER Bertha Marie, Stewardson LECHER ouise llen, illa rove MACON COUNTY Brewer DECATUR Carol A. Brewer 71, of Decatur, IL passed away at 1:33 p.m., Tuesday April 19, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois Charitable Fund or Evergreen Senior Living. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.daw Carol was born August 22, 1944, in Decatur, IL the daughter of Jesse and Marjorie (Davis) Workman.

She married James Brewer. She retired from Tate and Lyle. Carol enjoyed crocheting and was an avid reader. She was active in planning her Class of 1962, Mt. Zion High School reunions and enjoyed following her children in all of their musical talents.

Carol was a member of the Checkerboard Squares, a square dance group led by Bill Rutherford and sponsored by Ralston Purina. They performed at state fairs, local county fairs, and other special occasions. Surviving are her son: David D. Brewer (Kerri) of Decatur; daughter-in-law: Tina Waddington of Decatur; brothers: Dale Workman and his wife Linda of Decatur and Ted Workman and his wife Linda of Decatur; grandchildren: Douglas A. Brewer, Jared Brewer Alana), Johnathon Bunton, Joshua Waddington (Mari), and Stephanie Waddington Zack); eight great grandchildren also survive.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, son: Doug; and brother Edwin. Obituary written by family members. Carol Brewer Buechsenschuetz DECATUR Karen Irene Buechsenschuetz, 71, Decatur, died Sunday (April 17, 2016). Services: 10 a.m. riday, St.

Lutheran Church. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: 2 p.m. Friday, Nokomis Cemetery. Arrangements by: Funeral Home.

Memorials: Lutheran School Association or Association. Send condolences: www.graceland fairlawn.com. Grant DECATUR David A. Grant, 67 of Decatur, IL passed away 6:50 A.M. April 19, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.

Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Monday, April 25, 2016 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Scott Marsh officiating. Burial will follo at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, IL with military honors. Visitation will be 10 11 A.M. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the David A. Grant Memorial Fund. David was born February 28, 1949 in Decatur, IL, the son of Carl E. and A. Margaret (Wardell) Grant.

He married Becky Jane Sturgeon April 6, 1991in Decatur, IL. Survivors include his wife: Becky Jane Grant, Decatur, IL; son: Donald W. Sturgeon, Decatur, IL; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter: Donna Jean Biggs. David had worked for the Dunn Co.

of Decatur, IL and had been a past president of the DeWitt County Riding Club. He enjoyed horseback riding, camping and deer hunting. Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial. com Obituary written by family members. David Grant Joynt DECATUR Evelyn Jeanne Joynt, 84, of Decatur passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Evelyn was born on August 21, 1931 in Decatur the daughter of Charles and Evelyn Fern (Garren) Moore. She married Paul Joynt on June 12, 1953 in Decatur. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2012. Surviving are her daughter Deborah Adams and husband Loren of Decatur. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, James Moore, and sister, Marilyn Braden.

Private family services were held in Funeral Home with private burial in Graceland Cemetery. The family of Evelyn Jeanne Joynt is being served by Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www. gracelandfairlawn.com.

Obituary written by family members. Lanter DECATUR Shirley A. Lanter 78 of Decatur, IL formerly of Maroa, IL passed away 6:30 AM April 21, 2016 at Fair Haven Christian Home, Decatur, Il. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa, Illinois assisted the family with cremation rites.

Memorials may be directed to Shirley A. Lanter Memorial Fund. Shirley was born August 19, 1937 on the family farm in Texas Township, IL the daughter of Roy and Christina (Smith) Lanter. Survivors include her children: Randy (Debbie) Lanter, Champaign, IL; George (Karryn) Calfas, East Peoria, IL; Rex (Lorie) Calfas, Waynesville, IL; special cousin: Bev Brewner, Decatur, IL; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and 1 sister.

Shirley was a beautician for many years in Decatur, IL. Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com Obituary written by family members. McAdam DECATUR Mildred Ann Phillips McAdam, 89, of Decatur died of complications related to Disease on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Huron Woods of Trinity Health in Ypsilanti, Michigan. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Decatur.

Visitation with family will take place after the service in the Church Library. Mickey was born April 21, 1926 and raised in Minonk, Illinois. She attended the University of Illinois and enjoyed a long tenure as a math teacher at Roosevelt Middle School in Decatur. Mickey was the mother of six children. A full length obituary is posted online.

Mickey was preceded in death by her husbands Fred (d. 1955) and Joe (d. 2013). She is survived by her six children and six grandchildren. In honor of Mickey, a special fund has been established at the Decatur Public Schools Foundation.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations be made in her name to the Foundation. Obituary written by family members. Rucker MOUNT ZION Dixie Lee Rucker 79, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away 11:50 a.m., ednesday, April 21, 2016, in St. Hospital, Springfield, IL.

A service to celebrate life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL with Rev. William Abbott and ev. Brock Abbott co-officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion and from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church on Tuesday morning.

Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www. Dixie was born October 25, 1936, in Decatur, IL the daughter of Edward Clare and Edna Mae (Hudson) Sullivan. She married James Rucker in 1982. He preceded her in death on August 19 1995.

Dixie began her work career with the Mt. Zion State Bank and retired from the bank at Prairie State Bank and Trust in Mt. Zion after forty-five years of service. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She was an accomplished pianist and for years served as a church organist in the Mt.

Zion area. She enjoyed working in her yard and tending to her flower gardens. She loved being with her family. Surviving are her sisters: Joyce Ames and her husband Ronald of Mt. Zion and Linda Workman and her husband Ted of Decatur; brother: William Sullivan and his wife Sandra of Lynchburg, VA; step daughter: Lori Knapp and her husband Curt of Decatur; step son: James T.

Rucker of Decatur; five step grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Obituary written by family members. Dixie Rucker Streaty DECATUR Charles E. Streaty 80, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, April 20 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital after a long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Leukemia.

Chuck was born February 18, 1936 in Kokomo, IN, the son of Charles E. and Lorraine (Brooks) Streaty Sr. He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1952. He took night classes at a branch of Indiana University while working full-time. In 1956, he transferred to Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, where he majored in Chemistry.

He finished his Degree requirements at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN the fall of 1958. Chuck was drafted into the U.S. Army in January of 1959. He proudly served his country as a member of the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood, TX. Where he was an instructor in Chemical Warfare (CBR) He was honorably discharged in 1961.

After being discharged, Chuck worked briefly at Reilly Tar Chemical in Indianapolis, IN. In 1962, he was hired by A.E. Staley Manufacturing to work in research. He retired from A.E. Staley Manufacturing (Tate Lyle) in 1995 as a Senior Research Chemist.

Chuck married Harriett Williamson McCutcheon in 1975. They were married for 40 wonderful years before Harriett died on February 28, 2016.They were members of Ss. James Patrick Parish. Chuck was an avid recreational sportsman. He enjoyed softball, bowling, and golf.

In 1971, he won scratch singles at the Eldorado Bowl Tournament. He was a die-hard Cubs fan. Funeral Liturgy to celebrate life will be 1 PM Monday, April 25, 2016 in Fairlawn Funeral Home with Rev. John Burnette presiding. Private burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois. The family of Charles Streaty is being served by Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Obituary written by family members.

Charles Streaty Jr. ARMY CENTRAL ILLINOIS Bertha Kruger dies at 100 STEWARDSON Bertha Marie Kruger went to her heavenly peace on April 19, 2016. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Kruger was born on October 31, 1915 in her home at Stewardson, IL.

She was the daugh er of Louis and Gertrude (Walts) Klepzig. Bertha married Fred August Kruger April 15, 1934 in Stewardson. They had one daughter Ellen Jean. Bertha was preceded in death by husband, daughter, one sister and three brothers. She leaves to cherish her memories a son-in-law Clifford Clark of Decatur; two grandchildren Carla (Luis) Paz of Decatur, Kevin (Laurie) Clark of Palm Harbor, four great grandchildren Matthew Clark of Montgomery, AL, Andrew Clark, Mallory Clark both of Palm Harbor, FL, Ellie Paz of Decatur and several nieces and nephews.

Bertha was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Stewardson. Bertha enjoyed her 100 years on earth. She traveled in her younger years, loved to garden, quilting and being with her family. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with a visit a tion starting at 10:00 a.m.

until the time of the service at Trinity Lutheran Church. Brummerst edt Funeral Home, Stewardson is assisting the amily. Burial will be in the Stewardson Cemetery. Bertha and her family would like to express their gratitude to friend and neighbor Sue Schuler and her family for their friendship and help throughout the years, also thank you to all the nurses and caregivers that helped in final days. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church School Building Fund.

Please visit www.lockartgreenfuneral home.com to leave a condolence, light a candle or order flowers. Obituary written by family members. Bertha Kruger VILLA GR OVE Louise Ellen Lecher, age 80, died on Monday April 18, 2016 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, cremation rites were accorded and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Satur day April 23, 2016 in the Joines Funeral Home (IL Rt 130 S) Villa Grove, with Rev Mike Zylstra officiating, there will be no visitation. Mrs. Lecher was born March 9, 1936 in Tuscola, a daughter of Louis and Lelia (Wengler) Reeder, she married Myron Lecher, he preceded her in death in December of 1998.

Surviving are Son Doug Rodmaker of Decatur, daughter, Kathy (Mike) Herold of Decatur, daughter-in-law, Sheila Rodmaker of Decatur, Sisters, Barbara (Kenny) Fonner of Villa Grove, and Lelia Fonner of Villa Grove, Il. Mrs. Lecher was preceded in death by her husband and son Steven Rod maker. Memorials can be made to an organization of the donors choice. Obituary written by family members.

Louise Lecher FUNERALS TODAY BALDING lizabeth i vy Sotzen, 67 Spring Hill, formerly of Moun ulaski, 6 in Fricke- alver t-Schrader Funeral Home, Mount ulaski. BR OWN Jerry ee 7 4, Mount Zion, 11 a.m. in awson ikoff uneral Home, Mount Zion. BUECHSENSCHUETZ Karen i ene, 71, Decatur, 10 a.m. in t.

utheran hurch. UTRIGHT harles 77, enney, 11 a.m. in alver Funeral Home, linton. AVIS urtis ee, 6 9, Decatur, 11 a.m. in Hear tland ommunity hurch.

DERLITZKI ucile ucy uscious 95, Sprin gfield, formerly of Decatur, 11 a.m. in Gr Funeral Home. FALBE Olivia Marie, infant daugh- ter of Marry llen right and hristian James Falbe of akley, 2 in Graceland emetery Garden of a gels. HART Brian 56, Sulliv an, 7 in eed Funer al Home, Sullivan. HODGES Dale, 81, ak ewood, 10 a.m.

in ockart -Green Funeral Home, Shelbyville. JONES icki ick 64, Mount Zion, 11 a.m. in Mor an Goebel Funeral Home. KOSLOFSKI Helma 91, Maroa, 10 a.m. in awson ikoff u- neral Home North hapel.

SCHARNETT James alter, 7 3, Decatur, 11 a.m. in Metr opolitan Baptist hurch. WHITESIDE nid 95 Decatur, 10 a.m. in Gr aceland emetery BEACHY evi 76, a thur, died hur sday a pril 21, 2016). dwar ds Funeral Home, a cola.

FOX ee Bertha, 85 Decatur, died hur sday a pril 21, 2016). alker Funeral Service and hapel. MOORE John 6 9, Decatur, died hur sday a pril 21, 2016). awson ikoff uneral Home North hapel. VISEUR onstance 69 Decatur, died ednesday a pril 20 2016).

Funeral Home. Decatur Memorial DUNCAN ody and a nnemarie Mudd-Duncan, Forsyth, girl, a pril 19. MILLER David oss ii and a gela (Helm), Decatur, boy, a pril 1 9. BIRTHS Mickey McAdam Lecher FUNERALS PENDING a ll obituaries will cost $22 a column inch, plus a $35 photo fee. a ll photos will be published in color.

will con tinue to have basic, expanded and custom formats, but all formats will be charged by the inch. a listin of pending arrangements and daily funerals will be printed at no cost. ustom obituaries, which are printed exactly as submitted, cost the same but must be emailed to com. a ll obituaries must be submitted no later than 1 p.m. for next-day publication.

he obituary desk is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. al (217) 421-7969 or 1-800-453-3639. he newsroom fax number is (217) 421-7965.

he Herald evie will provide 10 copies of the newspaper for each paid obituary. hose copies can be picked up at the Herald evie office, 601 illiam Decatur. Obituaries are now listed on our Facebook page at i ndividuals who ha ve served in the armed forces. er ald Review Printed with environmentally safe wa ter-based ink.