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www.herald-review.com TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009 DECATUR, ILLINOIS LOCAL D3 OBITUARIES MACON COUNTY Cummings DECATUR Gary Allen Cummings, 52, of Decatur, passed away at 10:05 am Sun- day, April 5, Gary Cummings Gary Cummings 2009 in his residence. Services 1 to celebrate Gary's life will be 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the First United Congregational Church of Christ, 3465 N. MacArthur, with Pastor David Taylor officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm on Wednesday at the church. Interment with "Flight Home" ceremonies will be 9:00 am Thursday, April 9, 2009 in Graceland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First United Congregation Church of Christ Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Gary was born January 10, 1957 in Decatur the son of Clarence "Al" and Betty (Zech) Cummings. He was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School class of 1975. Gary was employed at Caterpillar as an auditor.

He enjoyed repairing vehicles, lawn mowers, or whatever he found to work on. He loved his dog and cat. Gary was always willing to help others. He had a great heart and will be greatly missed. He leaves behind his mother Betty Cummings of Decatur, one brother Jerry L.

Cummings of Decatur, two sisters Debbie (Lee) Fleming of Forsyth and Linda (Gary) Buenting of Decatur, uncle Ned (Sandy) Cummings of Decatur and uncle Earl Zech (Melody of North Freedom, WI, nieces and nephews Jessie Workman of Decatur, Jenny Peck and husband Michael of Lovington, Cindy Fleming of Argenta, Tina Eades and husband Paul of Argenta, LeeAndrew Fleming of Chicago, Danielle Buenting of Decatur, Elizabeth Buenting of Decatur, Hannah Buenting of Decatur, and Nathan Smith of Deland, great-nieces and nephews Brianna Workman, Colton Lockwood, Tyler White, Trevor Webb, and PJ Eades and numerous cousins. Gary was preceded in death by his grandparents, father and sister Diane Smith. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/heraldreview/Obituaries.asp All 0380 Whittington DECATUR Charles T. Whittington, 59, Decatur, died Sunday (April 5, 2009).

Arrangements incomplete: Funeral Home. BIRTHS Decatur Memorial GRAY, Joseph Theron and Jessica Dugger, Decatur, girl, April 1. BOLLHORST, Zachary Cole and Daphne (Page), Decatur, boy, April 3. OGLESBY, Jason Anthony and Tonya Goodbrake, Decatur, boy, April 3. MORELLI, Joseph Robert and Tonya (Kowa), Forsyth, girl, April 3.

ZIMMERMAN, Brandon and Corrie Davis, Shelbyville, girl, April 3. St. Mary's GRUBB, Jason and Abby (Grunden), Decatur, boy, April 1. WATSON, Stephen and Michelle Boehme, Shelbyville, boy, April 1. GOETZ, Adam and Jennifer (Deaton), Decatur, girl, April 2.

HOLLINGSHEAD, Joshua and Elizabeth Bird, Decatur, boy, April 3. RUTHERFORD, Bryan and Franchesca Johnson, Decatur, boy, April 3. NEWINGHAM, Harold and Kimberly (Johnson), Decatur, girl, April 5. DEATHS LISTED Decatur, Macon County BUCKNER, Dorothy Mae, Decatur CUMMINGS, Gary Allen, Decatur JUMP, Toby Niantic NUNN, Vivian Decatur ORWIN, Emma Belle, Decatur LENARTH, Shirley Decatur SMITH, Lewis Decatur TIGGIS, Harry Decatur WELTON, Redith Katherine, Decatur. WHITTINGTON, Charles Decatur Central Illinois ADAMS, William Cole, Weldon ASHMORE, John Oakland BEEBE, Juanita Pauline, Bement BELL, Rebecca Mae, Olney BONWELL, James Altamont BRADEN, T.

Larry, Moweaqua CARTMELL, Eloise, Assumption CORWIN, Katherine Clinton CRAY, Thelma Mae, Taylorville DETERS, John Lincoln GARNER, Doris Mulberry Grove HENSLEY, Elsie Marie, Neoga HILL, Albert Cleveland, Mattoon MORGAN, Gladys Moweaqua PYGOTT, Margaret Ellen, Mattoon RAMSEY, Clarence, Shelbyville REYNOLDS, Wilma Elizabeth, Shelbyville STEWART, Gerald Mount Pulaski The Herald Review publishes free death notices including date of death and service arrangements. Basic obituaries are published for a flat fee of $25 or $45 with a photo. There are limits on the amount of information included in basic obituExpanded 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 the same as expanded obituaries but must be e-mailed to Paid obituaries must be submitted no later than 3 p.m. for next-day publication, and free notices must be received no later than 5 p.m.

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Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Send condolences: www.brintlingerandearl.com. Lenarth DECATUR Shirley M. Richardson-Backas-Lenarth, Decatur died Sunday 2009 in her home. Memorial service celebrating her life will be 11:00 am Wednesday April 8, 2009 in Maranatha Assembly of God, 555 West Imboden Drive, with Pastor 78, of April 5, Shirley Lenarth Doug Lowery officiating.

Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Shirley was born on March 8, 1931 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Edward and Helen (Morton) Goller. Surviving are her daughters, Linda Mikel (David) of San Luis Obispo, CA; Carol A. Richardson of Upland, CA; Kathleen Richardson of Decatur; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two daughters, one brother and one granddaughter. The family would like to thank DMH Hospice for all their care especially, Leslie, Angie, and Jim. The family of Shirley M. Richardson-Backas-Lenarth is being served by Moran Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur.

View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/heraldreview/Obituaries.asp Clarence Ramsey of Shelbyville dies at 102 SHELBYVILLE Clarence Ramsey, 102, of Shelbyville, formerly of Chicago and Downers Grove, Illinois, died at 3:40 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009 in Shelbyville Manor. Private family services will be held at a later Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the General Dacey Trail in Shelbyville.

Clarence was born on June 28, 1906 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Robert Samuel and Clara Ella Johnson Ramsey. He was retired from the Wal- Buckner DECATUR Dorothy Mae Chapman Buckner went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born February 18, 1913 in Jefferson County, IL. She was a homemaker and a resident of Eagle Ridge Independent Living Center in Decatur IL. She is survived by 6 children: Janice (Richard) Nelson of Henry, IL, Carroll (Joyce) Chapman and Jerald (Becky) Chapman of Decatur, Charles (Eva) Chapman of Woodstock, Rebecca (Jerry) Rentschler, Casa Grande, AZ and Ronald (Lucinda) Chapman of Wonder Lake; 26 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and 8 great, great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, step grandchildren and was an "adopted" mother and grandmother to many others.

She was preceded in death by her husbands Leslie Carroll Chapman and Cliff Buckner; 3 daughters and their husbands: Mary (JD) Gearlds, Ruth (Jim) Russell and Josie (Harold) Trader; son-in-law Ken Sutton and 1 great grandson also preceded her in death. She never met a stranger and showed love to all. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Moran Goebel Funeral Home from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. Interment will follow in Harristown Cemetery. The family of Dorothy Mae Chapman Buckner is being served by the Moran Goebel Funeral Funeral Care, 2801 N.

Monroe St. Decatur. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.moranandgoebel.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/heraldreview/Obituaries.asp Nunn DECATUR Vivian L.

Nunn, 90, of Tampa, formerly of Decatur, died Friday (April 3, 2009) in Excel Rehab Center, Tampa. The body was cremated. Memorial services will be at a later date. Mrs. Nunn was born Oct.

9, 1918, in Meredosia, the daughter of James and Mary Jones Whitlock. Her father died Oct. 15, 1918, of influenza while in the Army during World War when Vivian was just six days old. Her mother married Jesse Nunn on Jan. 7, 1926 in Jacksonville.

Vivian married Leland Nunn, the nephew of Jesse Nunn. Vivian and her mother had the same last name and Vivian's son Larry had two Grandma Nunns. She was a homemaker and lived in Decatur for a short time in the early 1950s. Surviving are her son, Larry Nunn and wife Deborah of Dunedin, grandchildren, Justin and Ella Bush, both of Dunedin; brother, Donald Nunn and wife Kay of Decatur; sisters, Doris Moore and husband Wendell of Decatur; Mardell Lidgard and husband William of Chambersburg; Lila Dunlap and husband Donald of Pekin. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, two brothers and one sister.

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Tiggis ter Mayer Company in Chicago, where he worked in sales. Clarence was a member of the Unitarian Church in Hinsdale, Illinois. He married Charlotte Elsa Gunther on September 11, 1934 in New York, NY. She died on October 3, 1972. He is survived by his son, Walter A.

Ramsey and wife Nannette of Shelbyville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Charlotte. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/heraldreview/Obituaries.asp Jump NIANTIC Toby J. Jump, 51, of Niantic, was taken unexpectedly, and entered into his eternal peace with Toby Jump his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, April 4, 2009.

Visitation will be Wednesday, from 1 Toby Jump 7pm in Moran Goebel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Thursday, 11:00 am, also in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Illiopolis. Memorials may be made to the Sangamon Valley JFL. Toby was born April 5, 1957, in Macomb, IL, to Ron and Sherry (Hayner) Jump.

He married Brenda Henderson on August 11, 1984. He worked for Caterpillar, and helped weld the world's largest mining truck. He put his heart and soul into being the head coach of the Sangamon Valley JFL. He was a brother member of the Local UAW 751. He and his wife enjoyed camping with their children in Tennessee the past 25 years.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and enjoyed campfires. He loved country music, especially Tracy Lawrence. He would never miss a Nascar race. His children were the love of his life, and he enjoyed their activities with them. He is survived by his wife of almost 25 years, Brenda; four children, Jamie Brown (husband, Rob); Jeremy Jump; Jordan Jump; Jacob Jump; two brothers, Jeff Jump (wife, Linda); Tim Jump; sister, Suzy Zeigler (husband, Jeff); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents. The family of Toby J. Jump is being served by Moran Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.moranandgoebel.com.

Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/heraldreview/Obituaries.asp A Welton DECATUR Redith Katherine Fry Welton, 85, Decatur, died Sunday (April 5, 2009). Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Visitation: one hour before services.

Burial: Graceland Cemetery. Memorials: Seventh Day Adventist Church or donor's choice. Send condolences: www.brintlingerand earl.com. "Let 22 years experience go to work for you" Ray Eyster 872-5000 CROWN TOYOTA SCION TOYOTA DECATUR Harry E. Tiggis, 84 of Decatur passed away a at 6:20 a.m.

Sunday April 5, 2009, in Fairhaven's Christian Home. In keeping with his wishes, the family will have him cremated and his cremains Harry scattered in the Tiggis Atlantic Ocean. Memorials may be made in his memory to St. Jude's Harry Tiggis NAVY Childrens Hospital or the American Diabetes Association. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family www.dawsonwikoff.com.

Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with services. Harry was born January 7, 1925 in Decatur, the son of William and Grace (Hamuel) Tiggis. He married Izola Mae Wittig on June 15, 1950. She preceded him in death on July 13, 1990.

He was retired from ABE Specializing in Traditional Green and Bob is a proud St. Mary's Hospital and had formerly worked for Morgan Door and Sash Co. He was a W.W. II Naval veteran having served on the U.S.S. Lexington.

He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Fan and enjoyed bowling. Surviving is his son: Larry Tiggis and his wife Randa of Tallahassee, FL; daughter: Corinne Ross and her husband Dennis of Long Creek; grandchildren: Tony Tiggis and his wife Michelle, Lisa Stratman, Lindsay Tiggis, Julie Bishop and her husband Chris, Jennifer Scogin and her hus-, band Chris, Cori Ross and special friend Josh "Jay" Jones. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and his parents.

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