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www.herald-review.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1,2005 DECATUR, ILLINOIS LOCAL D3 OBITUARIES LeBegue MACON COUNTY Baker DECATUR Hugh L. Baker, 93, Decatur, died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2005). Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements by: Dawson Wikof West Wood Street Funeral Home. Memorials: Millikin University or Macon Resources. Brennan DECATUR Florence Mae Brennan, 79 of Decatur died on Saturday, January 29, 2005 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leimbach MAROA Elsie M. Leimbach, 87, of Maroa died 12:50 a.m.

Monday (Jan. 31, 2005) in Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with J.

Kent Hickerson officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Mount Pulaski Cemetery. Memorials: Macon County Historical Society. Mrs.

Leimbach was born Sept. 19, 1917, in Logan County, the daughter of Richard Mueller and Edna Holmes. She was a member of Macon County Historical Society, Oglesby House and Civil War Round Table of Macon County. She married Delward Leimbach on July 7, 1940, in St. Louis County, Mo.

He passed away Feb. 14, 1973. Surviving are her son, William R. Leimbach of Clinton; daughters, Beth Ann Nelso of Clinton; Marilynn L. Weikle of Maroa; sister, Marilynn Schaffenacher of Mount Pulaski; brothers, Forrest Mueller of Akron, Ohio; Richard Mueller of Mount Pulaski; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-stepgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband. Jj DEATHS LISTED Docatur, Msccn County EAKER, Hugh Decatur BSEKSAM, Florence Mae, Decatur KX7C3L, Darreit Decatur KESS, Eugene, Decatur Etete Maroa LUSTER, Ronaid Lee, Decatur PCWARS, Vfeia Peart, Argenta ROD, Robert Delaware, Decatur TEJTT, Dorothy Irene, Decatur WATTS, Donald Decatur BRm, Etta Neoga EF.ITZ, Norman Ctfney BURS, Betty Cerro Gordo FLOYD, Richard HltopoRs GAEDE, Carotyn Sue, St. Elmo HALPIH, Florine Greenville HARSHMAM, J. Conrad, Sullivan KEMiKGWAY, John Leland, Hindsboro LeBEGUE, Moyra, Greenville MAKSEK, George J. Effingham MAKGCLD, W.

Edward, Lincoln MfJTT, Francis Junior, Moweaqua PCIX3EXH8, Florence, Charleston SHULER, George Cephus, Owsnoco ST3TZSSAS, Randall Rndtay Y3UXS, Oradelle Greenville The Herald Review publishes free death notices including date of death and service arrangements, Basic obituaries are published for a fiat fee of $25. There are limits on the amount of information included in basic obituaries. Expanded obituaries, which include additional information desired by the family of the deceased, are published for $9 per column inch plus a flat fee of $10. Custom obituaries, which are printed exactly as submitted, cost i the same as expanded obituaries but most be e-mailed to obither- Paid obituaries must be submitted no later than 3 for next-day publication, and free notices must be received no later than 5 p.m. On Fridays, the deadline is 1 p.m.

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The news room fax number is 421-7965. The Herald Review will provide 10 copies of the newspaper for each paid obituary. Those copies can be picked up at the Herald Review office, 601 E. William Decatur. Reid DECATUR Robert Delaware Reid, 64, Champaign, died Dec.

15, 2004. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Plym Auditorium of Temple Hoyne Buell Hall, Champaign. Arrangements by: Morgan Memorial Home, Savoy. Memorials: College of Communications, UIF Reid Minority Fund, in care of the University of Illinois, Urbana.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS Britz OLNEY Norman D. Britz, 81, Olney, died Monday (Jan. 31, 2005). Arrangements incomplete: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney. Burg CERRO GORDO Betty M.

(Conner) Burg, 84, of Cerro Gordo, died 9:15 A.M. Sunday (Jan. 30, 2005) in St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral Services will be 11 A.M.

Thursday (Feb. 3, 2005) at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church or to Gladney Center for Adoption in Fort Worth, TX. Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.

Betty was born on May 20, 1920 in Allenville, LL. the daughter of William and Fern E. (Moore) Sams. She married Donald Conner on May 26, 1945 in Anniston, AL. He preceded her in death on September 11, 1962.

She later married Charles E. Burg on March 6, 1970 in Cerro Gordo. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2003. She was a member of Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church and American Legion Auxilary (Cerro Gordo). She worked as a receptionist at Dr.

Shackelford's office for over 20 years. Surviving are her two daughters; Debby and husband Steve Boma of Aledo, and Becky and husband Dean Benson of Cerro Gordo, stepdaughter Trina Defourneaux and husband Alain and their children Alain Michael and Elaine Defourneaux; three grandchildren, Kim and husband Keith Aitkens of Ashland, Courtney Boma of Fort Worth, and Jacob Boma of Aledo, one great grandchild, Grace Aitkens of Ashland, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, and one sister, Joanna Stanley. Obituary written by family members Harshman SULLIVAN J. Conrad Harshman, 72, of Sullivan died 6:40 a.m.

Monday (Jan. 31, 2005) in his home Funeral Britt NEOGA Etta M. Britt, 75, Neoga, retired from General Electric died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2005). Services: 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home, Neoga. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Neoga Memorial Cemetery. Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice, Mattoon. Survivors: husband, John A.

sons, John A. Britt, Neoga; Paul E. Britt, Omaha, daughter, Jane Marie Morgan, Joliet; brother, Lester Myers, Decatur; sister, Irma Riggens, Speedway, one grandchild; one great-grandchild. Preceded by: parents, two brothers and one sister jf Gaede ST. ELMO Carolyn Sue Gaede, 63, St.

Elmo, formerly of Olney, died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2005). Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney. Visitation: two hours before services.

Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg. Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice, Mattoon. Halpin GREENVILLE Florine M. Halpin, 78, Greenville, died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2005).

Arrangements incomplete: Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home, Greenville Hemingway HINDSBORO John Leland Hemingway, 74, Hindsboro, retired farmer, died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2005). Memorial services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kemp Church of Christ. Visitation: two hours before services in the church.

Arrangements by: Edwards Funeral Home, Areola. Memorials: John L. Hemingway Memorial Fund. Member: Kemp Church of Christ and Douglas County Farm Bureau. Survivors: wife, Joyce; son, Robert Arthur Hemingway, Hindsboro; daughter, Joni Sue Lutz, Hindsboro; sister, Mary Wingler, Sun City West, six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Preceded by: parents and one daughter, yl Poindexter CHARLESTON Florence Poindexter, 86, Brea, formerly of Charleston, died Thursday (Jan. 27, 2005). Arrangements incomplete: Adams Funeral Chapel, Charleston. Shuler OWANECO George Cephus Shuler, 89, Owaneco, farmer, died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2005).

Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Owaneco Cemetery.

Member: Farm Bureau and Owaneco Elevator Board. Survivors: wife, Ina Gertrude; son, Burl Shuler, Owaneco; daughters, Judy Voss, Shumway; Jane Everett, Owaneco; sister, Gertrude Shuler White, Scotts Hill, six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents and one sister, jj GREENVILLE Moyra Collier LeBegue, 88, Greenville, Greensteins Furniture Store employee, died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2005). Services: 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home, Greenville Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery, Greenville. Memorials: First Baptist Church. Manger EFFINGHAM George J.

Manger, 83, Effingham, Fed-ders Corp. employee, died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2005). Graveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Woodlawn Cemetery, Effingham.

No visitation. Memorials: donor's choice Stutzman FINDLAY Randall A. Stutzman, 44, of Findlay passed away 10:25 a.m. Friday (Jan. 28, 2005) in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Lockart-Green Funeral Home, Findlay, with the Rev. Steve Lindstrom offi Randall Stutzman ciating. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Burial will be in Findlay Cemetery. Memorials: American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society. Mr. Stutzman was born July 18, 1960, in Moweaqua, the son of Willard and Betty Lou Wade Stutzman. He was a route driver for Tool Co.

of Mattoon. He married Lucy Wells on Aug. 7, 1992, in Toledo. Surviving are his wife; children, Stacy Grider and husband James of Decatur; Lila Johns and husband Craig of Shelbyville; Alan Stutzman and Stephanie Stutzman, both of Decatur; six grandchildren; mother of Findlay; sisters, Karen Sue Wong Sing of Hubert, N.C.; Janet Kay Wells and husband Eddie of Shelbyville; Debra Lyn Barker of Moweaqua. He was preceded in death by one grandchild and his father.

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Decatur. Funeral Services will be Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, i Florence Brennan February 2, 2005 from 6-8 P.M. in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.

Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Central Baptist Church Florence was born on April 30, 1925 in Oconee, Illinois. She was the daughter of Samuel and Edna Morgason. She married Walter Lyle Ellis on August, 13, 1945, he died in 1972. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Decatur.

Over the years, Flo worked at the Elgin Factory in Lincoln, the Blue Mill in Decatur, and retired from Borg Warner after thirty plus years. Her hobbies were, golfing, bowling, knitting, crocheting, and shuffle boarding. She is survived by her sons: Walter Gerald Ellis of Columbus, Roy Dean Ellis and wife Alice of Lafayette, grandson: Samuel Lyie ELUs of Corinth, sister: Fern Helin of Aurora, and many nephews, nieces, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers: Chester, Dale, Frank, and Bobby; sisters: Lucille and Elvira. Obituary written by family members jjJ Hess DECATUR Eugene Hess, 47, of Decatur, passed into eternity on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at home.

Services will be 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at House of Faith Church of God in Christ Church with Min. Frankie Warren offici Eugene Hess ating and Eulogist Elder Andrew Bell Visitation will be two hours prior to services. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Walker Funeral Service Chapel are in charge of the arrangements. Eugene was born on May 6, 1957, to Peter L.

and Lena E. Hess in Decatur, EL. Eugene was a graduate of Dwight Eisenhower High School where he was a Cross Country Runner. Eugene attended Bradley University in Peoria, IL. Along with his parents, Eugene leaves to cherish his memory his sisters: Kittie R.

Ellis, Carol Hess (Lafayette Taylor), Gwendolyn Hess, Gladys Y. Hess and extended family, Angelia (Michael) Diggs, nieces: Dr. Raquel Wilson of Aurora, IL. and Helena Buckner, nephews: Raymond D. Hess and Peter Ellis, three grandnieces and four grandnephews.

Eugene was preceded in death by his: Grandparents: Robert Hattie Owens, Eddie Kittie Hess, his only brother: Eddie and younger sister Vivian. Eugene was fun loving and loved life and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In the lieu of flowers please make donations to the Vivian Hess-Buckner Educational Scholarship Fund, CO House of Faith-God in Christ Church, 1819 North Clinton, Decatur, LL 62526. Obituary written by family members 1 Powars ARGENTA Viola Pearl Powars, 74, Argenta, died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2005).

Arrangements incomplete: Calvert Funeral Home, Argenta. Luster DECATUR Ronald Lee Luster, 71, of Decatur, passed from this life on Sunday (January 30, 2005) at McKin- ley Court Care Centre, from complications of Parkinson's Disease Memorial services for family and friends will be on Thursday, February 3, Ronald Luster 2005, at 2 p.m. in Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home There will be no visitation. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery with Military Rites by the Macon County Honor Guard. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in memory of Ron to the National Parkinson's Disease Foundation Attn: Mary Ann Sprinkle, Director of Development, 1501 NW 9th Ave, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Ronald was born on September 1, 1933, in Decatur, the son of Meredith and Alvina Luster. He was a 1951 graduate of Mt. Zion High School. He met and married Helen Hollis on October 2, 1954, in Washington, DC.

She preceded him in death on April 14, 2001. He served as an Airman in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. While in the Air Force he served as security for the B29 Enola Gay in Washington DC. He earned the National Defense Service Medal. He retired from Mueller Company in Decatur, IL.

Ron was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Decatur for many years. He was active in Little League baseball in Mount Zion and enjoyed coaching. Ron was an avid Illini fan and Cardinal baseball fan. He is survived by his son Richard Luster and wife Jeannie of Decatur; daughter Beth Reeps and husband Darrell of Normal, LL; mother Alvina Luster in Imboden Creek Nursing Home, Decatur; brothers David Luster of Mount Zion, Phil Luster of Finksburg, MD, and his grandchildren Matthew, Morgan and Zach Reeps; Shain Harshbarger of Decatur and Blayne Harshbarger of Glen Carbon, IL; He had two greatgrandchildren Megan and Bayleigh Harshbarger. Preceding him in death are his wife, Helen; son Ron Jr.

and father M.J. (Bud) Luster. Ron battled Parkinson's Disease for many years and had high hopes for stem cell research. The family would Like to thank Charlene Young of SIU's Clinical Neurology Department, Springfield, IL; DMH Hospice and the caring staff at McKinley Court, especially Nurse Dee Ron was a wonderful father and will be deeply missed by his family. Obituary written by family members Watts DECATUR Donald J.

Watts, 53, Decatur, commercial painter, died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2005). Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. No visitation.

Burial: Graceland Cemetery. Memorials: DMH Home Health Hospice Services. individuals who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Obituary includes online I guest book at www.

vjff. tegacy.comherald-revlew Denton DECATUR Darrell F. "Doc" Denton, 61, of Alton died 9:20 a.m. Friday (Jan. 28, 2005) in St.

Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday in Gent Funeral Home, Alton, with visitation 4 p.m. until services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to donor's choice. Mr. Denton was born May 13, 1943, in Decatur, the son of Raymond and Nellie Shields Denton. He was a barber at Fletchers Barber Shop in North Alton for the past 27 years. He was a member of Alton-Wood River Sportsman's Club and the Eagles.

He married Mary E. Hill on Jan. 10, 1965, in Decatur. Surviving are his mother of Mount Zion; wife; daughter, Darris Denton of Alton; half sister, Colleen Ahmed of Grand Junction, Colo. He was preceded in death by his father.

Tefft DECATUR Dorothy Irene Tefft, 92, of Decatur, died at 12:20 a.m. on Sunday (January 30, 2005) in Lincoln Manor Nursing Home Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2005, in Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Homa Visitation will be one hour Dorothy Tefft prior to services at the funeral home. Private interment will follow services. Miss Tefft was born on September 11, 1912, in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of James R.

and Goldie Irene (Phillips) Tefft. She worked at Staleys and the Macon County Court House. She was a member of Central Christian Church and ABWA Soy Chapter. She loved sports, the Cubs and the Illini. She loved her family.

She was loved by her family and many many friends and relatives. Surviving are her cousin and lifelong friend Martha B. Peters and many other cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and step father Malcom J. Stough also her beloved and life long companion and friend her sister Maxine B.

Tefft. The family of Miss Tefft would like to thank Dr. Goet-ter and Lincoln Manor North personnel for their wonderful care and concern. Obituary written by family -x, QUOTE OF THE DAY 'Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with." Robert Leighton KIT PETE PAULIN 876-8500 Member SIPC 2965 N. Main Street Decatur, II A EDWARD i Calvert Advanced Funeral Relieves an emotional and financial burden from your loved ones, services will be 3 p.m.

Wednesday at Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, Sullivan, with John Hager-man officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 J. Conrad Harshman p.m Tuesday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan, and one hour before services in the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice or the ALS Foundation.

Mr. Harshman was born Oct. 30, 1932, in Sullivan, the son of John R. and Minnie E. Trinkle Harshman.

He was a truck driver for Agri-Fab in Sullivan, having retired in 2003. He was a member of Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ. He married Audrey Moore on Sept. 29, 1956, in Sullivan. Surviving are his wife, sons, Jeremy (Dana) Harshman and Brian Harshman, both of Sullivan; brother, Roger (Ara) Harshman of Sullivan; grandchildren, Grant J.

Harris and his fiancee Holly Grant, Kayla R. Miller, Mallori N. Harshman and Austin J. Harshman, all of Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter and son-in-law, Joseph C.

and Karen S. Harris, jj Floyd LLLIOPOLIS Richard E. Floyd, 66, Illiopolis, died Friday (Jan. 28, 2005). Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.

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