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www.herald-review.com Wednesday, July 23, 2014 ecatur, Ill I no I D3 Kirkland DECATUR Robert M. Kirkland, 61, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at St. Hospital in Decatur. Bob was born September 21, 1952 in Decatur, the son of John and Cordelia Eileen (Fisher) Kirkland. He proudly served his country in the USMC during Vietnam.

He was previously employed with the Decatur Public Building Commission for eighteen ye ars and TSC Director of the Macon County Jail for thirty- four years. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and helping others. He le aves behind his sons Chris Kirkland of Decatur and Timmy Kirkland of Decatur, daughter Laura McCormick and husband Brandon of Decatur, mother Eileen of Decatur, grandchildr en Christopher, Jordan, and Nicholas Kirkland and Haley and Mariah McCormick, great-grandchild Raylan McC ormick, brothers Bruce Kirkland of Harristown, Russell Kirkland of Decatur, and Tom irkland of Decatur, sister Vickie Kincaid and husband Jeff of Decatur, nephews Shannon, Rob (Lorena), Todd (Kristy), Tommy, and Jeremy, and nieces Kelly, Carla, and Amanda. He was greeted in Heaven by his father, sister Gwendolyn, and infant granddaughter. Services to celebrate life will be 10 a.m.

Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Funeral Home, with Pastor John Laux officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 Friday, July 25, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Decatur Macon County Animal Shelter. The famil of Robert Kirkland is being served by the Funeral Home, 2091 N.

Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.grace landfairlawn.com. Obituary writt en by family members. Macon ounty he Herald ev iew publishes free death notices including date of death and service arrangements.

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DE at LIS ED Decatur, Macon oun ty a MD a Mary Margaret, ec atur BR James ec atur HE EGH an James Phillip, ec atur GG, Kathryn Jean, ec atur LL harles mm itt r. Warrensburg KERW oo unice ec atur KIRKL an obert ec atur PERR a ndree, ec atur PRI tc HE tt -WRIGH Jewell ec atur BER Gwendolyn ue ec atur ISH, Harold ec atur a RRE William a ec atur oo MS, Milbra Maroa entral Illinois a LLIS on Mary ou, Martinsville BRIDGM an obert Findlay cu I Patricia Jean, he rman EIGS oy ugene, he lbyville a RMI on William ul livan ES, Marcella Mae, os amond PHILLIPS, lyde a Mulberry rove WELL, dna Merle, ov ington EIDER, Betty Jane, Farina SIMM on avid a li nton ton honda Jane, a rt hur DI arl, a rcola. www.herald-review.com Wednesday, July 23, 2014 ecatur, Ill I no I obituaries D3 a md al DECATUR Mary Margaret Maloney Amdal, 92, passed away on Monday (July 21, 2014) at Primrose Retirement Community in Decatur. Funer al service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday (July 25, 2014) at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Visit ation will be held from on Thursday (July 24, 2014) at Dawson Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be sent to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mim as born on October 1, 1921, in Peru, Indiana, the daughter of Franklin and Mary Sheridan Maloney. She married Russell Mansfield Amdal in March of 1 946 and he preceded her in death in November of 1993.

Mim was a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church, PEO, and Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni of Indiana University. She enjoyed gourmet cooking, entertaining, bridge, book clubs, and was active in many Decatur community organizations. Mim is sur vived by her son: James Russell Amdal and wife, Nancy Martin Amdal, of New Orleans, LA; grandchildren: Alvar Russell Amdal and his wife Jolie Elise Meaux of Lafayette, LA and Jamie Amdal Hughes and husband Ryan Jude Hughes of New Orleans, LA; great-grandchildren: Mae Elise Amdal, Evelyn Louisa Amdal, Frances Meaux Amdal, and Jude Russell Hughes. Mim was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister: Shirley Elizabeth Nicholson. The family would like to thank Primrose Retirement Community and Comfort Keepers, as well Hazel Moux and her home sitting te am for their loving and kind care to Mim.

Mes sages of condolence may be sent to the family at www. Obituary written by family members. Mim Amdal Brown DECATUR Green Bay Packers Fan, James F. Brown, took his seat in the ultimate skybox on July 18, 2014. Jim was born in Decatur, October 7, 1938, son of Leo and Helen Brown.

Jim graduated St. Thomas Grade School and St. Teresa High School, Class of He married Diana Sunderland October 30, 1959 and celebrated 54 wonderful years. Jim served his Sheet Metal Apprenticeship at King Lar and Longbons. In 1978 he co- founded Craftmas ters Roofing and Sheet Metal and in 1984 bec ame partner of Prairie Central Maintenance, retiring in 2009.

Jim proudly served with the Illinois National Guard for ten years. He was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for over 50 years, was a member of the ery Rev. Jeremiah J. Murphy Assembly Knights of Columbus Council and member of South Side Country Club where he enjoyed many occasions with the Jim, a thoughtful and humble man, was always ready to help out and share his many talents with others. He attributed his success to those around him.

He enjoyed his family and travels to various places, especially exploring the Hawaiian Islands through the eyes of his granddaughters. An avid sports fan, he alw ays enjoyed a ball game or the annual Shareholders meeting at Lambeau Field, instilling Pack er loyalty to his daughter and granddaughters, although his son-in-law remains a fan. Jim is survived by his soul mate, Diana, his daughter Michele her husband John Mass and their his pride and joy- Emma and Fiona of San Marino, California; a brother Walter of Farmington, New Mexico; sister Helene Brown and her children David, Jeannie and Michael all residing in California; nephew Brian Eddings of Georgia and great-nephew Buck Eddings of Florida; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, Bradley James and his parents. A special thank you to Jerry and Nancy Wade for their loving help and support.

The family would also like to thank Dr. Khan and Dr. for their counsel, concern and care. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rev. Richard Weltin, celebrant; visitation will be from 12-2 at the church.

Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church or St. Teresa High School. The Brown family is being served by the Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Av Decatur, IL 62526.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www lawn.com. Obituary writt en by family members. James Brown Heneghan DECATUR James Phillip Heneghan, 62, Decatur, died June 2, 2014. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday, GT Church.

Body will be cremated. Arrangements by: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Memorials: to the family. Send condolences: www.brintlingerandearl.com. Hogg DECATUR Kathryn Jean Hogg, 49, Decatur, died Monday (July 21, 2014).

Arrangements incomplete: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Jolly WARRENSBURG Charles Emmitt Jolly 70, Warrensburg, Army veteran and retired Reynolds Drilling Corp. president, died Sunday (July 20, 2014). Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Funeral Home.

Visitation: 6 to 8 Thursday. Burial: Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg. Memorials: Ne Life Pregnancy Center or Harvest Christian Center. Send condolences: www.graceland fairlawn.com. ARMY Kerwood DECATUR Eunice M.

Kerwood, 91, of Decatur, IL, passed aw ay at 4:00 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2014, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funer al services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, at St. Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be 6-8 Thursday, July 24, at Brintlinger and Ear Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur. Family requests casual attir e. Memorials may be made to Lutheran School Association (L.S.A.) or choice. Eunice was born October 17, 1922, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Adolph and Alice (McFetridge) Strahle.

She married the lov of her life Charles Donald Kerwood on October 10, 1943. He predeceased her in death on March 5, 2008. She enjoyed crocheting doilies and afghans and giving them away. She worked for Shudels Dry Cleaners as a spotter for six years and also worked as a cook for LSA for several years where she was affectionately known as by the children. She was a lifelong member of St.

Lutheran Church and enjoyed volunteering in the office for years. Bec ause of her active lifestyle she was the subject of a television commercial for Eagle Ridge Assist ed Living. Eunice is survived by her son Donald F. Kerwood and his wife Nancy of Decatur, IL; daughter Alice M. Doeding and her husband Rus sell of Mt.

Zion, IL; grandsons Christopher D. Kerwood and his wife April of Decatur, IL and Mark A. Doeding of Auburndale, FL; granddaughter Melissa J. Whittington of Dec atur, IL; great-granddaughter Krista Kerwood of Dec atur, IL and great-grandson Tristan Whittington of Decatur, IL; brother Earl Strahle and wife Rosine of CA. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Ralph Strahle and Robert Str ahle, sisters Eleanor Schroat, Caroline Gaither and Adeline Bright.

The amily would like to extend a special thank you to the of Fair Havens Christian Home for the love shown to Mother and for the excellent care. Condolences may be left to the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home at www. brintlingerandearl.com. Obituary written by family members. Eunice Kerwood Robert Kirkland MARINE CORPS Perry DECATUR Andree Perry, 76, Decatur, died Sunday (July 20, 2014).

Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Moran Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation: 5 to 7 Wednesday. Burial: Graceland Cemetery, with ceremony. Memorials: First Christian Church or DMH Hospice.

Send condolences: www. moranandg oebel.com. Pritchett-Wright DECATUR Jewell L. Pritchett-Wright, 92, West Frankfort, died Monda (July 21, 2014). Services: 2 Friday, Faith Assembly Fellowship, West Frankfort.

Visitation: noon to 2 Friday in the church. Burial: McKinney Chapel Cemetery, the Lake of Egypt. Arrangements by: Pyle Funeral Home, Johnston City. Memorials: Faith Assembly Fellowship Church. Send condolences: www.pylefuneralhome.com.

ish DECATUR Harold W. Tish, 86, Decatur, Marine Corps veteran and retired from Illinois Power died Saturday (July 19, 2014). Services: 1 Thursday, Funer al Home. Visitation: 4 to 7 Wednesday, with 7 Masonic service. Burial: Graceland Cemetery, with military rites Memorials: Fair Havens Christian Home activities fund.

Send condolences: www.grace landfairlawn.com. MARINE CORPS Roberts DECATUR Gwendolyn Sue Roberts, 81, Decatur, formerly of Arthur, died Tuesday (Jul 22, 2014). Arrangements incomplete: Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Warren DECATUR William A. Warren, 60, Port Charlotte, formerly of Decatur, Marine Corp veteran, died July 13, 2014.

Graveside services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Wheeler Cemetery, with military rites. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Brintlinger and Ear Funeral Homes, Decatur. Send condolences: www.brintlingerandearl.

com. MARINE CORPS Woolums MAROA Milbra L. Woolums, 92, of Maroa, IL pas sed away at 9:10 on Sunday (July 20, 2014) in Imboden Creek Living Center. A service to celebrate life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday (July 26, 2014) at Dawson Wikoff North Chapel.

Visitation will be one hour prior to ervices on Saturday. Burial will be in South Macon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Maro a Christian Church. Millie was born on October 10, 1921 in rural Dalton City, IL, the daughter of George Arthur and Maude (Nihiser) Woolums. She attended Kendall Grade School in rural Milam Township and graduated from Mt.

Zion igh School. Millie was a member of Maroa Christian Church. She retired as a sales associate for Van Law Carols in Decatur, IL. Millie is survived by her loving nieces and nephews and sister -in-law: Pauline Luton. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Nellie Miller, Geneva May, Fay Malone and Violet Miller, brothers: Earl, Arthur, Glenn, Darrell, Eldon and an infant brother.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www. Obituary written by family members. Millie Woolums nt a IL LI no IS a llison MARTINSVILLE Mary Lou Allison, 81, Martinsville, former EMT, died Monday (July 21, 2014). Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Frida y. Burial: Green Moss Cemetery, Martinsville. Send condolences: www.markwellfu neralhome.com. Bridgman FINDLAY Robert L.

Bridgman, 76, Findlay, farmer, died Saturday (July 19, 2014). Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Locust Grove Cemetery, Findlay. Visitation: 5 to 8 Tuesday, Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua. Memorials: Central High FFA or Locust Grove Church.

Send condolences: www.seitzfh.com. Phillips MULBERRY GROVE Clyde A. Phillips, 80, Mulberry Grove, died Sunday (July 20, 2014). No services. Burial: Maxey Cemetery, Smithboro.

Arrangements by: Donnell-Wiegand Funer al Home, Mulberry Grove. Jostes ROSAMOND Marcella Mae Jostes, 94, Rosamond, died Monday (July 21, 2014). Services: 3 Sunday, South Fork United Methodist Church, Nokomis. Visitation: two hours before services in the church. Burial: Ohlman Cemetery, Rosamond.

Arrangements by: cCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana. Send condolences: www.mdfh.com. Schneider FARINA Betty Jane Schneider, 65, Farina, retired Danville Lutheran chool principal, died Sunday (July 20, 2014). Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Lutheran Church, St.

Peter. Visitation: 4 to 8 Thursday, Pagel Funeral Home, St. Pet er. Burial: St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery.

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