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www.herald-review.com TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 DECATUR, ILLINOIS LOCAL D3 OBITUARIES MACON COUNTY Carter HILLSBORO Keith Loper Carter, 87, Peoria, Standard Oil Co. engineer, died Sunday (June 19, 2005). Services: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Bass, Patton, Dean Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Visitation: two hours before services.

Burial: Medora Cemetery. Memorials: St. Jude Children's Hospital or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Kaufman DECATUR Clarence Robert "Bob" Kaufman, 77, Decatur, former GE tool and die maker, died Friday (June 17, 2005).

Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Visitation was Monday. Burial: North Fork Cemetery with military rites. Memorials: donor's choice.

Collins DECATUR Evelyn Marie Collins, 92, Decatur, real estate agent, died Thursday (June 16, 2005). Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: Graceland Cemetery.

Arrangements by: Moran Goebel Funeral Home Memorials: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. View obituary send condolences: www.moranandgoebel.com. RBeabout CHARLESTON John Dale "Jack" Beabout, 77, Charleston, farmer, died Monday (June 20, 2005). Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Adams Funeral Chapel, Charleston.

Visitation: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, with military rites. Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice or Honor Guard of VFW Paul McVey Post 1592, Charleston. Weber TUSCOLA Catherine Weber, 83, of Tuscola passed away 1:50 p.m.

Sunday (June 19, 2005) in Provena Covenant DEATHS LISTED Decatur, Macon County BENTLEY, Everrett, Decatur BRADFORD, Ted Decatur C0LL1KS, Evelyn Marie, Decatur DELANEY, Thomas Decatur BITTY, Helen llene, Decatur FOSTER, Christopher Leon, Mount Zion HICKS, Tanesha Decatur HURM, Mildred Jo, Decatur KAUFMAN, Clarence Robert, Decatur KINNEY, Nancy Decatur TALBOTT, Maxine Decatur WILLIAMS, Laurel Decatur Centra! Illinois ANDREWS, Rita Mattoon BARR, Charles V. Effingham BEAB0UT, John Dale, Charleston CARTER, Keith, Hillsboro DIDWAY, Frank Charleston DUNKIRK, Brian Earl, Tayiorville GELTZ, James Ste Marie HILL, Betty Tuscola JACKSON, Guy Allen, Lincoln K0SS, Harry William Wilbert, Effingham UVESAY, Esther Wilma, Paris L0CKW00D, Madeline, CHrtey MACKUi, John Mason KEWL0N, Lorraine, Wapefia TAIT, Miriam Shelbyville TiMMONS, Velma Emma, Effingham WEBER, Catherine, Tuscola The Herald Review publishes free death notices incfuding date of death and service arrangements. Basic obituaries are published for a flat fee of $25. There are limits on the amount of infor mation 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.

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Those copies can be picked up at the Herald Review office, 601 E. William Decatur. Individuals who have fSf? served in the U.S. armed forces. Obituary includes online guest book at www.legacy.com heral d-review Legacy ome.asp Didway CHARLESTON Frank M.

Didway, 88, Charleston, retired Nickel Plate Railroad conductor, died Sunday (June 19, 2005). Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Caudill-King Funeral Home, Charleston. Visitation: two hours before services. Burial: Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon.

Memorials: Mooseheart, American Read Cross or donor's choice Jackson LINCOLN Guy Allen Jackson, 81, Lincoln, retired Eaton paint sprayer, died Sunday (June 19, 2005). Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Zion Cemetery, Lincoln. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln.

Memorials: to the family. 0BITUARIESD4 if- Preplanning your funeral makes your wishes their peace of mind. OEBEL FUNERAL. HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES Because life is worth celebrating 2801 N. Monroe St.

217-875-2004 www.moranandgocbcl.com Francis Charles Chichester w. 1 1 Medical Center, Urbana. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, Tuscola, with Father Catherine Weber Joseph Ring officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday in Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola, with 4 p.m. rosary service. Burial will be in Tuscola Township Cemetery. Memorials: Muscular Dystrophy Association, Alzheimer's Association or Forty Martyrs Outreach. Mrs.

Weber was born March 21, 1922, in Tuscola, the daughter of Henry and Nora Kincaid Scheu. She was a homemaker and had previously worked at the phone company for several years. She was a member of Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Altar Society. Mrs. Weber was responsible for the linens at the church for several years.

She enjoyed sewing, quilting, baking and canning. She married Quentin Michael Weber on Nov. 6, 1945, in Tuscola. Surviving are her husband; son, Bill Weber of Piano, Texas; daughters, Shirley Taylor of Tuscola; Joan Col-well and Judy Weber-Jones, both of Champaign; eight grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Weber; and brothers, Harold and Howard Scheu.

Online guest book at Legacy Home.asp I Ditty DECATUR Helen llene Ditty, 79, of Decatur, IL died Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 8:18 A.M. at Manor Care Health Services. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Dawson Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home, Decatur, Helen Ditty IL. Visitation will be from P.M.

Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at the funeral home, and also one hour before service time on Thursday. Burial will immediately follow the service at Macon County Memorial Park, Har-ristown, IL. Helen was born September 22, 1925 in Stewardson, IL, the daughter of Wm. J. "Bryan" Beals and Hesper H.

(Buffenmeyer) Beals. She graduated from Cowden High School, Cowden, IL and Brown's Business College, Decatur, IL. She was retired from PPG Industries, Works 14, Mt. Zion, IL; taught countless kids, and some adults to swim in her backyard pool and was a member of Central Christian Church and the Stephen Decatur Rose Society. She married E.

William "Bill" Ditty on October 12, 1947 at Antioch Christian Church, Long Creek, IL. Surviving is her daughter, H. Susan Jones and husband, Larry who was the son she never had, Decatur; two grandchildren, Dennis Jones and wife Rachael of Franklin, LL and Christine Jones and partner Margaret Jobst of Bloomington, IL; five great-grandchildren, Hol-lie, Matthew, Zachary, Patrick and Emily of Franklin, IL; sister, Norma Jean Swmford and husband, Gene of Decatur, LL; sister-in-law, Lois I. (Mrs. Robert Beals of East Liverpool, OH; plus several nieces and nephews.

Her husband, parents and brother preceded her in death. Helen faced a long and sometimes very difficult struggle following her stroke in 1999, plus many related and subsequent illnesses; but her shear will and determination kept her going until the end. She will be greatly missed by her family and all that loved her. The family especially wishes to thank Dr. John W.

Newlin, MD and all of the staff at Manor Care Health Services for their loving care and concern for Helen during her long illness. Memorials may be sent in Helen's name to the Decatur Komen "Race for the Cure" or to the Stephen Decatur Rose Society. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-reviewLegacyHome.asp jrj Foster MOUNT ZION Christopher Leon Foster, 19, Mount Zion, died Saturday (June 18, 2005). Arr angements incomplete: Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service Inc.

Kicks DECATUR Tanesha T. Hicks, 27, Decatur, died Saturday (June 18, 2005). Arrangements incomplete: Walker Funeral Service and Chapel. it Bentley DECATUR Everrett "Bud" Bentley, 74 of Decatur, passed away at 12:25 A.M. Sunday, June 19, 2005 in Fair Haven Christians Homa Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M.

Thursday, June 23, 2005 in GracelandFairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. Interment with "Flight Home" Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. The Macon County Honor Guard will perform Military Rites at the graveside. Memorials are suggested to the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter.

Everrett was born on July 16, 1930 in Decatur a son of Leslie and Harriett (Bowden) Bentley. He was retired from the Teamsters Union where he had worked for Crawford Distributing and Newman Ulhman. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Bud was a member of the American Legion Post 105 and the Boiling Springs Church of God. He married Patricia Laverne Butt on September 30, 1951 in Decatur.

She preceded him in death on July 5, 2004. Surviving are his son-Mark E. Bentley of Decatur, a daughter- Pamela and her husband Dennis Kates of Lov-ington, sister- Patricia and husband Charles Eschbaugh of Shelbyville, sister in law-Doris Groves, grandchildren-Michael Parker, Mandy Mid-dleton and Jason Brown, 3 great grandchildren- Kaitlyn, Kiley and Alii and 4 step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a brother- Leslie Bentley. The family would like to give special thanks to the Fair Haven Christians Home and Decatur Memorial Hospital for all of their special care and support.

Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-reviewLegacyHome.asp Hurm DECATUR Mildred Jo Hurm, 86, Decatur, died Monday (June 20, 2005). Arrangements incomplete: Dawson Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Talbott DECATUR Maxine B. Talbott, 99, of Decatur, died early Saturday morning at Manor Care Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be at Thursday at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation from 12:00 Noon until service time. Entomb Maxine Talbott ment will be in Star of Hope Mausoleum, Decatur, Illinois. Memorials: Decatur Macon Animal Shelter Foundation. Maxine Bernice King was born September 14, 1905, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of William and Caroline (Hornung) King. She married Vernon G.

Talbott on August 20, 1928, in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on September 7, 1969. Maxine and Vern moved to Decatur in the 1930's. In Keokuk, Maxine worked as a secretary. When she moved to Decatur, she worked in the garment-making industry.

During the Great Depression and World War II, she did a considerable amount of canning of homegrown vegetables. She never turned away a hobo who needed food. Maxine loved to sew; she won many Blue Ribbons and Purple Rosettes from her State Fair entries, including a Champion-Best Miscellaneous Textiles- Award at the 1985 Illinois State Fair. She specialized in bears and other stuffed animals. She also had a love of animals, particularly dachshunds.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Vernon; her sisters: Gracie King, Myrtle (King) Case, and Essie King; brothers: William E. King and E. Ross King; and daughter-in-law Nancy Talbott. She is survived by her son: Vernon G. Talbott, of Decatur; grand-daughter Melissa F.

Talbott; and great-grand-daughters: Allison T. and Samantha H. Greaney, all of Eureka, MO. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald- reviewLegacyHome.asp QUOTE OF THE DAY "If anything terrifies me, I must try to conquer it." Si Williams DECATUR Laurel L.

"Ace" Williams, 86, of Decatur, died 5:50 A.M. Saturday, June 18, 2005, in his home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 22, at First Lutheran Church, with visitation 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, Laurel Williams June 21, at Brintlinger Earl Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Har-ristown Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church. Mr. Williams was born July 1, 1918, in Mountain View, Missouri, the son of Asa L. and Jesse (Reese) Williams.

He was a member of First Lutheran Church. Mr. Williams worked as a machinist for Bold Machine Works for 60 years. He was a U.S. Navy Sea Bee veteran in the 117th C.B.

Unit in the South Pacific in WWII. Mr. Williams was also a square dance caller. He married June E. Phillips on November 8, 1941, at First Lutheran Church.

She preceded him in death on June 21, 1995. Mr. Williams is survived by his sons: Phillip A. Williams and wife Debbie of Woodland Park, CO; Donald D. Williams and wife Nancy of Decatur; grandchildren: Stephanie Lynn Nix and husband Trevis of Indianapolis, IN; Tara Sue Williams of Bradenton, FL; Jennifer Jane Latshaw and husband John of Mt.

Zion; greatgrandchildren: Caitlyn Jane Latshaw, Travis Donald Latshaw, Samantha Lynn Nix, and Ruchianne Astelle Williams; three step-grandchildren, four step-greatgrandchildren, and one step-great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters, and one brother. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-review Legacy Home, asp 'I CENTRAL ILLINOIS Andrews MATTOON Rita L. Andrews, 76, Mattoon, died Monday (June 20, 2005).

Arrangements incomplete: Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home, Neoga. feBarr EFFINGHAM Charles V. Barr 79, Effingham, retired from Fedders died Sunday (June 19, 2005). Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bauer Funeral Home, Effingham.

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: Arborcrest Memorial Park, Effingham. Memorials: donor's choice Geltz STE. MARIE James S.

Geltz, 75, Ste. Marie, died Monday (June 20, 2005). Arrangements incomplete: Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton. Hill TUSCOLA Betty L. Hill, 84, Tuscola, died Sunday (June 19, 2005).

Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Tuscola Township Cemetery.

SPINNER, Robert Patrick and Shallon (Erbe), Tayiorville, girl, June 17. St Mary's THOMAS, Becky, Decatur, girl, June 14. BURROWS, Ryan and Kendan Bink-tey, Blue Mound, boy, June 16. Mi LOSER, Bryan and Lisa (Kelsheimer), Decatur, girl, June 17. WHITAKER, Todd and Robin (Grace), Argenta, girl, June 17.

K00KEP, Todd and Mary Beth (Mize), Decatur, boy, June 18. TAYLOR, Jaime, Decatur, boy, June 2a if A KIT PETE PAULIN 876-8500 Member SIPC 29fia N. Main Street, Decatur, IL A.G EDWARD! Calvert Listening, Understanding, Helping. Family Owned Operated 1M L'hiitvi DERANIAN, CENTRAL ILLINOIS VTSTON PFNTFR MARCUS S. THE CATARACT SURGERY SPECIALIST Over 15,000 eye surgeries performed Why go; anywhere Bradford DECATUR Ted Bradford, 78, Decatur, retired from Kemper Insurance died Friday (June 17, 2005).

Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Visitation was Monday. Graveside services: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Arthur Cemetery.

Memorials: ALS, St. Louis Regional Chapter, 5615 Pershing Avenue, Suite 20, St. Louis, MO 63112-1757. Delaney DECATUR Thomas P. Delaney, 44, Medina, Ohio, formerly of Decatur, died Saturday (June 18, 2005).

Arrangements incomplete: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Kinney DECATUR Nancy L. Kinney, 62, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday (June 19, 2005) in her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend John Laux officiating.

Visitation will be from 5-7 Nancy Kinney p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, at GracelandFairlawn Funeral Home. Interment will be in Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Condolences may also be sent to the Kinney family online at www.gracelandfair-lawn.com. Nancy was born on August 6, 1942, the daughter of Mary (Dunn) Donaldson and James Dunn. She worked as a switchboard operator at St. Mary's Hospital for eight years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the American Poolplayers Association.

Nancy enjoyed playing pool and spending time with her family including her second cousins whom she treated as her own grandchildren. Surviving are her six cousins; one aunt and one uncle. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, William Kinney. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald- review LegacyHome.asp HA Ham, 1217) 2334101 b800-77b3101 2442 NW Rt.

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FEAGER, Richard Henry and Melanie (Yelk), Lerna, boy, June 17. LUTHY, Douglas Evan and Deania (Harner), Decatur, boy, June 17. SUCKER, Bryan Michael and Melin- da (Hammerschmidt), Heyworth, boy, June 17..