Herald & Review

Leo Francis LaFauce, 95 of Largo, Florida went home to the Lord. He was born in Springfield, IL where he attended Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School before moving to Bloomingdale, IN, graduating from Bloomingdale High. He was drafted into the Army during WWII and proudly served his country. After discharge, he married his high school sweetheart Rosemary Newlin and worked for Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Montezuma, IN. He obtained his bachelor and master degrees in Education from Indiana Teacher's College and taught high school in Ladoga, IN. In 1957, he and Rosemary moved to Decatur, IL where he taught 6th grade at Durfee Elementary, then became principal of Lincoln Elementary and...

Mary Jane Jones, 79 of Decatur, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 6, 2022. She died at home due to cancer. A memorial service will be held on Sunday May 22 at 4:00 p.m. at the Harvest Christian Center, 2199 N. Water Street, Decatur, IL with her nephew, Pastor David L. Meador and Pastor Kirk Henneberry officiating. Mary was born on February 8, 1943 in Decatur, the daughter of Archie Sr and Margaret (Foster) Meador. She married her childhood sweetheart, Robert Eugene Denney on June 6, 1959 in Decatur. He passed on December 2, 1992. She married Paul Eugene Jones on January 12, 1996. He passed on June 12, 2016. Mary was a licensed beautician for over 30 years. She was...

Tyler Lee Baker, 42, passed away April 22, 2022, in McKinney, Texas. Tyler was born on September 12, 1979, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Dorothy (Dottie) and Norman Baker. He grew up most of his life in Decatur, Illinois and was a 1997 graduate of Maroa-Forsyth High School, Maroa, Illinois. In 2001 he received his Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, later earning his license as a Certified Public Accountant. Tyler was in the financial and commercial real estate industry for 20 years, which began at KPMG in Chicago, Illinois, moving to in Dallas, Texas in 2008. He later worked for Hines, also in Dallas. Tyler was an avid athlete and...

Gerald W. "Jerry" Boehm, age 82, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully at 1:00 am on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. He was born in Decatur, IL on October 7, 1939, the son of Walter "Tug" & Dorothy (Brown) Boehm. He was raised in Decatur, IL. The day after he turned 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served in Vietnam and after 33 years of service he retired from Battle Creek, MI in 1994. He and his wife moved to Bloomfield where he pursued his dream career, fishing. He married his loving wife of 44 years on Thursday, September 8, 1977 because the fish weren''t biting so they decided that would be the perfect time to tie the knot. He was...

Gerald W. "Jerry" Boehm, age 82, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully at 1:00 am on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. He was born in Decatur, IL on October 7, 1939, the son of Walter "Tug" & Dorothy (Brown) Boehm. He was raised in Decatur, IL. The day after he turned 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served in Vietnam and after 33 years of service he retired from Battle Creek, MI in 1994. He and his wife moved to Bloomfield where he pursued his dream career, fishing. He married his loving wife of 44 years on Thursday, September 8, 1977 because the fish weren''t biting so they decided that would be the perfect time to tie the knot. He was...

Jeffrey David Innis of Dawsonville, GA passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022 surrounded by his family after a 5 year battle with cancer. Jeff was born in Decatur, IL on July 5, 1962, son of Peter and June Innis. He was predeceased by his father, Peter, and he is survived by his mother, June, his two children, Keenan and Shannon Innis, his brother, Brian Innis (Lisa), and his nieces, Hannah and Emma Innis. Jeff was a graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Decatur, IL where he was later inducted into the Decatur Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame. After graduation Jeff received a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Illinois where he cultivated his skill as a...

William Louis Kuntz 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022. William was born in Decatur, Illinois on February 18, 1934 to Harold "Harry" Kuntz and Betty Kuntz. William received his Bachelor's from Millikin University in Decatur, IL, served as a Specialist 5 in the United States Army and retired as a Food Service Manager. He attended and served at First Baptist Church of Los Fresnos. William had a love for gardening and enjoyed watching Westerns & War stories and reading. William was preceded in death by his mother & father, and sister Helen Young. He is survived by his wife Louise M. Kuntz as well by his children: Dave (Trina), Michael (Myriam), Eric (Debbie),...

Lois A. Wenthe, age 84, of Anderson, SC, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born May 21, 1937, in Dieterich, IL, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lillian Wente Frankenstein. She was married to the late John Louis Wenthe, Jr. Lois was formerly a financial advisor for Investment Planners, Inc. in Decatur, IL. She enjoyed music, reading, quilting, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. She was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Webb (Steve) of Anderson, SC; brother, Kenneth Franklund of...

Kevin D. Gaultney, 66, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis on October 20, 2021. Kevin was born in Lincoln, Il on June 20, 1955. Per his wishes, Kevin will be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. To leave online condolences, please visit www.popfuneralhome.com.

Carolyn H. Dugan, age 76, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 11:08 a.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at home after a lengthy battle with cancer, and is now reunited with her son, Rocky Dugan, who preceded her in death. Carolyn was born in Centralia, Illinois, on February 9, 1945, to William and Inez (Hunter) Rine. She was married to Clifford Dugan for 60 years. She was a graduate of Bluff City High School. She and her husband have owned and operated the Camelot Inn in Jasper since 1975. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, and country dancing. She was also a lifelong animal lover. Surviving are her husband, Cliff Dugan, Jasper, IN, three daughters, Christina (Robert) Pace, Montpelier, VT,...

Services for Virginia "Ginny" Durbin Crickman, 83, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Dave Johnstone officiating. Interment will follow in Woodside Cemetery. Mrs. Crickman passed away September 13, 2021, at her residence in Grand Saline. She was born April 3, 1938, in Decatur, Illinois, to Alfred and Dorothy Schlipf Durbin. She lived most of her life in Illinois, before moving to Grand Saline 11 years ago. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Violet Larck and Vicky Durbin; son-in-law, David Larck; and father of her children, Gene Crickman. Survivors include her three daughters, Valerie Larck of Peoria,...

Linda Lou McCoy, 78, of Bowling Green, KY passed away on July, 23, 2021. Linda was born in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois on July 15, 1943 to the late Roy Neal Barnett and Ina Mae Walters Barnett. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Shirley Jean Eads and Vivian Lee Barnett. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Jack Lee McCoy, her son Chad McCoy (Keena), daughter, Darbi Hill (David Hayes), 8 grandchildren, Austin Smart, Matthew Lyons, Daulton McCoy, Christian Hill, Braxton Hill, Gabriel McCoy, Jaymi Smart and Devin Hill, sisters, Kaye Hale (James), Cindy Hartman and brother-in-law, Dean Eads. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Linda retired...

James A. Rowan, 93, most recently of Granger, Indiana, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, Indiana on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born on March 13, 1928 in Elkins, West Virginia to James and Laura (Engler) Rowan who both preceded him in death. Jim was the baby in a very large family that included six half brothers and sisters along with his beloved sister, Louise Haddix of Paden City, WV, all of whom have preceded him in death. He is survived by his children: James (Lisa) Rowan, Gary Rowan, Scott (Patricia Makielski) Rowan, grandson, Andrew Rowan; nephew, Jim (Deborah) Haddix; and nieces: Sharon (Bob) Kastigar, Nicki (Rob) Turley and Penny Marconi. Jim grew up in...

Raymond - Brian Doud Watkins, age 66, was called home to heaven by God on April 5, 2021. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. He was born in Illinois on August 2, 1954 to parents Wayne and Betty (nee. Godwin) Watkins. He was reborn as a child of God in the waters of Holy Baptism in 1954. In 1966, he was confirmed in the Christian faith and was fed the life-giving body and blood of Jesus at St. John's Episcopal Church. Dr. Watkins had a long a career in the United States Navy. He went to Endodontic training at Bethesda, Maryland. Among his duty stations were Great Lakes Naval Base, San Diego, Hawaii, Japan and on the USS Inchon during the Gulf War. After retiring from...

88, of Indianapolis, formerly of Decatur and Peoria, IL, passed away March 5, 2021. He was born December 2, 1932 in Decatur, IL, to the late Karl and Helen Nalefski Schroeder. Howard was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois, and retired from Caterpillar after 33 years as an architect. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Friday, March 12, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8115 Oaklandon Rd., Indianapolis. Graveside services will follow at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Decatur, IL, at 2:30 p.m. (Central Time). Howard is survived by his children, Russ (Barb), Jeff...

Thomas Wayne Gregory, age 53, of Ridge Spring, SC, formerly of Maroa, IL, died Wednesday February 3, 2021. He was raised in Cerro Gordo, IL, graduated from Cerro Gordo High School, and attended Southern Illinois University. He worked at Continental Carbonic, Airgas, 300Below and together with his father-in-law owned Gregory's Grille. Tommy was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed serving those in need with good food, kindness, and good-natured teasing. He volunteered as a foster-parent, at homeless shelters, soup kitchens (especially Good Samaritan) and cooking for church events, and coached little-league and JFL. He was an avid Cowboys, Cubs, and Maroa-Forsyth Trojans fan. He was a...

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Alice Lucille Harnish Pierce, 87 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born September 22, 1933 in Decatur, Illinois. She loved painting and crafts, in her younger years was an avid tennis player and loved spending time at the beach. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church where she volunteered with outreach committees and also volunteered often with Cedar Lake Lodge. She saw the best in everyone and in the most difficult of times, was still able to smile and grow deeper in her faith. She met her husband, Mayes Pierce as he was traveling on business to Decatur with Southern Cross Gas Company. They married in Decatur and started their life together in Atlanta, GA...

Judy Kay Meador, 69, of Finksburg, MD, died peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021 at her home, with her loving husband, daughters, and family at her bedside. Born February 13, 1951 in Champaign, IL, she was the daughter of the late Delmer Davis and the late Helen (Stroud) Davis Clark. She was the devoted wife of Dave Meador, her high school sweetheart, and husband of more than 51 years. Judy was a graduate of Warrensburg-Latham High School in Warrensburg, Illinois, class of '69, and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Hood College in Frederick, MD. She was a member of Carrollton Church of God in Finksburg, MD. She was Vice President of Human Resources at AB&C...

Patricia Lee Park, age 79, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Patricia was born on September 16, 1941 in Decatur, IL to the late Ethel E. Matherly and Elsie Redmond Matherly. She was a Cafeteria supervisor and was employed twenty five years at Mt. Zion Grade School in Mt. Zion, IL. Patricia loved Bluegrass music and enjoyed going to horse shows with her family. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She is survived by her husband, Wayne F. "Bud" Park, Jr., whom she married on November 8, 1964 in Decatur, IL; two sons, David Park of Macon, IL and Ricky Park of Pittsburg, IL; Sue (and Michael) Mausey of...

Mary Lou Studebaker, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Grand Junction, Colorado December 10, 2020. She was born January 9, 1928, Jerseyville, Illinois. She was the middle of 3 children born to Chester Frazer and Leona (Young) Bell. She married Charles Studebaker on March 12, 1948. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2015. They shared over 60 years together. She enjoyed chocolate, camping, reading and being with family, especially her grandkids. She leaves behind 2 children, Michael (Debi) Studebaker, Debra Studebaker and a son Mark Studebaker who preceded her in death. 9 grandchildren Amy Iberg, Mindy Michalak (Darrin), Dustin Studebaker (Angel), Dillon Studebaker, Matthew...