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DEATHS LISTED Decatur, Macon County CLARK, Benjamin Joseph, Blue Mound DIXON, Fountain Leroy, ec atur DOANE, Virginia a nn a rg enta DRONE, onald a lfred, ec atur HERRON-BAUSAL, ara ec atur HILL, Viola Fern, ec atur LONG, yler Jaymareous, ec atur MURPHY, Janet ec atur RAWLINGS, Evelyn, Long Creek REDDING, Janice, ec atur SHEPHERD, obert L. ec atur SUMMERS, Charles, ec atur Central Illinois ARMER, loria, Sullivan HARRISON, obert Lee, andalia HARVEY, Marjorie Pearl, Wheeler HIGHSMITH, Sharon Oblong SIRES, onald Lee, Strasburg STEVENS, a ndrea Clinton UTSLER, Hazel Louise, Shelbyville WILLIAMS, anny Clinton WUERSCH, Marilyn, Charleston BIRTHS Decatur Memorial KERR, a ndrew and Melissa Moutrey), ay lorville, boy, a ug 10. CURRIE, Olivia ec atur, girl, a ug 11. JENKINS, Lewis Charlie and a ll ison ai ha, ec atur, girl, a ug 12. PATTIN, Charisse LaShay, ec atur, boy, a ug 12.

MACON COUNTY CENTRAL ILLINOIS FUNERALS TODAY FUNERALS PENDING OBITUARIES Clark BLUE MOUND Benjamin Joseph Clark, 71, of Casper, WY, passed away August 12, 2015. Ben was born March 19, 1944, in Blue Mound, Illinois, the son of Leland Bernell and Glenna Grace Clark. On October 7, 1973, in Broken Bow, NE, he married Esther Kay Johnson. She survives. Ben was a 1962 graduate of Blue Mound High School in Illinois.

Following graduation, he moved to Nebraska where he showed cattle and farmed in Shickley and then Broken Bow. In the early the family moved to Casper, where he farmed and enj oyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Esther Kay of 41 years; children, Stephenie (Craig) Draper, Jeff Clark, Denice (David) Lowery, and Kristi (Alan) Morisi; grandchildren, Brittany, Bubba, Kylie, Chase, Tylee, Justin, Conner, Josh, Brittany, Alyssa, Camille, Ethan, and Dylan; brothers, Dick (Bonnie) Clark and Harry (Carolyn) Clark; and numerous aunts, un cles, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tom; and grandson, Cody. Memorial ceremony will be at 11:00 a.m.

Monday, August 17, 2015, at Highland Park Community Church, 5725 Highland Casper, WY 82609. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.NewcomerCasper.com. Obituary written by family members. Dixon DECATUR Fountain Leroy Dixon was born on March 18, 1928 to the parents of Fountain Leroy Dixon and Thelma Nance Dixon in Centralia, Illinois. Early in life the family moved to Decatur, IL, where Fountain led an active life.

He played softball, performed carpentr work for his church and loved spending time with his family. As a young man, Fountain married Alma Williams. To this union were born five boys whose names were: Rodney, Marlon, Lynn, Fountain Leroy and James. He subsequently married Ophal Sanders. To this union was born a son, Terrence.

The spirit led Fountain to Community Temple Church of God in Christ where he served as a faithful member. He was an appointed Deacon and was very active in the church until his health failed. Fountain served in World War II as an auto mechanic and a rifleman. His dedication and loyalty earned him the title of Corporal where he served with vigor until his service ended with an honorable discharge in 1948. During his stint in the military he received a metal distinction for a World War II victory medal.

Fountain was employed at A.E. Staley for 44 years as an electrician. He was also a licensed contractor for the City of Decatur, IL. He also attended Millikin University. He leaves to mourn his wife Ophal; children: Rodney (wife, Sheila) Dixon, Marlon (wife, Coraletta) Dixon, Lynn Dixon, James Dixon, Fountain Dixon, Terrence (wife, Louise) Sanders; stepchildren: Roger Sanders, Randolph (wife, Camille) Sanders, Carter Sanders, Gwendolyn Sanders and Owedia Sanders; sister- in-law, Shirley (husband, Rev.

Marshall) Hughes, 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a host of niec es, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his former spouse, Alma Dixon, father, Fountain Leroy Dixon and mother, Thelma Simpson Dixon Nance, maternal and paternal grandparents, aunt and uncles, Leta Collins, LC Collins, Charles Simpson, and Hershell Simpson. The family would to thank the doctors of Fountain Dixon and the medical staff of Decatur Memorial Hospital for their commitment and dedic ation to his health and well being. Services Celebrating His Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, (August 17, 2015) at Community Temple C.O.G.I.C.

with Pastor Andrei Newbon, officiating. Visitation one hour before service. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. Professional Service entrusted to Walk er Funeral Service. www.

walkerfs.com Obituary written by family members. Utsler SHELBYVILLE Hazel Louise Utsler, 68, of Shelbyville, IL, died at 3:10 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2015 in St. Hospital, Springfield, IL. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville with Rev. Kevin Ray officiating. Casual attire is requested. Visitation will be from 9:0011:00 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2015.

Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. emorials may be given to St. Jude Research Hospital or Saving Orphaned Animals. Send condolences at www.howeandyockey.com Obituary written by family members. ARMER, Gloria, 54, Sullivan, 6 p.m.

in Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. DOANE, Virginia Ann, 82, Argenta, 2 in Centerville United Methodist Church, White Heath. DRONE, Donald Alfred, 81, Springfield, formerly of Decatur, 2 p.m. in Roselawn Memorial Park, Springfield. HERRON-BAUSAL, Tara 46, Normal, formerly of Decatur, 1 in Eastview Christian Church, Bloomington.

HIGHSMITH, Sharon 76, Oblong, 10:30 a.m. in First Christian Church, Oblong. HILL, Viola Fern, 96, Decatur, 10 a.m. in Moran Goebel Funeral Home. LONG, Tyler Jaymareous, 20, Decatur, 11 a.m.

in Main Street Church of the Living God. MURPHY, Janet 77, Decatur, 4 in Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home, Mount Zion. RAWLINGS, Evelyn, 83, Long Creek, 11 a.m. in Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home, Mount Zion. SHEPHERD, Robert L.

84, Decatur, 9:30 a.m. in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. SIRES, Donald Lee, 85, Strasburg, 10 a.m. in Haven Hill Cemet ery, Olney. SUMMERS, Charles, 62, Decatur, 1 p.m.

in Brintlinger and Earl uneral Homes, Decatur. WUERSCH, Marilyn, 79, Charleston, 10 a.m. in Adams Funeral Chapel, Charleston. HARRISON, Robert Lee, 86, Vandalia, died Thursday (Aug. 13, 2015).

Blurton Funeral Home, Hoopeston. HARVEY, Marjorie Pearl, 91, Wheeler, died Thursday (Aug. 13, 2015). Meyer Funeral Home, Dieterich. REDDING, Janice, 77, Decatur, died Thursday (Aug.

13, 2015). Funeral Home. STEVENS, Andrea 37, Clinton, died Thursday (Aug. 13, 2015). Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.

WILLIAMS, Danny 83, Clinton, died Thursday (Aug. 13, 2015). Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Fountain Dixon ARMY Louise Utsler CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (AP) The Chautauqua Institution must choose between pro gramming and preservation in deciding the future of its 122-year-old amphitheater, a panel of preservationists concluded, adding that a decision to demolish the enue be reversed, only Plans to raze and rebuild the open-air theater where Susan B.

Anthony, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Duke Ellington and countless others have taken the stage have been debated through the summer at the intellectual and arts retreat in anticipation of an Aug. 29 vote by the board. Administr ators have said a reconstruction that would add an orchestra pit, increase accessibility and improve comfort for the audience and headliners is necessary for the viability of the not- for-profit institution. But preservationists, who earlier this year secured a designation from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, want the current structure, known as amp, saved.

A historic preservation panel formed at the recommendation of the National Park Service said in an Aug. 6 report that the institution must decide whether its desire for expanded programming and capacity is worth losing the xisting amphitheater over. It rec ommended a preservation architect be consulted about rehabilit ating the aging structure, but every program goal must be met in the existing building, there may be no way to preserve the historic it said. The suggestion that a second venue be built on the grounds to accommodate larger productions is financially unrealistic, chief marketing officer Georg Murphy said. conclusion, at the end of the day is, a trade-off to be made between preservation and Murphy said.

The report aid the final decision should be delayed until an anticipated engineering report on the structural stabilit of the site is complete. Stephanie Meeks, president and chief executive of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, backed the delay while encouraging institution leadership to build support for preservation-based alternative for the The bo ard will consider the report, along with public input gathered throughout the summer, Murphy said, before the vote later this month. Is New York amphitheater worth saving? BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) The car-swallowing hole has been fixed but not forgotten at the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky. Yellow tape now marks the boundaries of the ca vity that became a sensation and put the museum on the map.

And instead of a gaping sinkhole driving tourism, now the vintage sports cars crunched by rocks and dirt. Work ended recently to fill in the pit that consumed eight prized sports cars in early 2014. The repaired exhibit area has become a magnet for visitors, and the dirt-caked remains of the mangled cars are the stars. Where the 60-foot-long, 45-foot-wide, 30-foot- deep sinkhole once drew gasps from visitors, now the remains of the worst-damaged cars that get astonished looks. just said Corvette owner Doug Kidd, of Canton, Ohio.

a pretty big thing to deal with. They look like they went through a Seven of the eight cars are back on display in about the same spot where they plunged to fame. Five were too beaten up for repairs. One is fixed, another will return Sept. 3 after being repaired in Michigan and another will be restored by the museum.

The eight cars carried a total value believed to exceed $1 million. The Face book followers now exceed 200, 000, compared to about 50,000 before the sinkhole opened. On social media, photos showcasing the damaged cars outpace those of the shiny sleek models on display, said museum spokeswoman Katie Frassinelli. just eally enjoy hearing the story and like seeing the she said. In the gift shop, jars of sinkhole dirt and rocks fetch $10 apiece.

Nearly 2,400 jars had sold through July. Wanda Cohen of Roswell, had just posted a photo of a wrecked car on her Face book page. like looking at the worst wrecks ever she said. For museum officials, the trick is to keep the popularity from going in reverse now that visit ors gawk at the sinkhole. The museum cashed in on the giant chasm with record attendance and revenue in 2014.

Last year, the museum just off the interstate drew 251,258 visitors, easily topping the 150,462 visitors in 2013 The prior record attendance was 200,900 in 1999. Through last month, attendance for 2015 was off just 2.5 percent compared to the first se ven months of 2014, the museum said. Sinkhole corvettes draw tourists Mangled cars on display at national museum Associated Press Wanda Cohen of Roswell, takes a photo of the cars that were swallowed by the sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky. NEW YORK (AP) With a countdown of four, three, two, one, couples from across the world puckered up in Times Square on Friday to mark the 70th anniversary of the famous kiss celebrating the end of World War II. A 25-foot sculpture depicting Alfred photo graph of a sailor kissing a white-uniformed nurse towered over the commemoration of V-J Day, when surrender Allied forces was announced.

Ray and Ellie Williams, Navy veterans who married the day after V-J Day, kicked off the anniversary of the kiss Aug. 14, 1945. and I are deeply honored and privileged to represent the greatest generation here said Ray Williams, 91, of Blairsville, Ga. Williams remembered jubilation breaking out on V-J Day all ov er the country, including in Gainesville, where he and his bride-to-be ere stationed. were doubly excited about celebrating the end of the war and also our he said.

Roel van Dalen and Beatrijs Smulders, visitors from Amster dam, said they were happy to take part in the commemoration. very beautiful to commemorate such an incredible ev van Dalen said. for us. We come from a countr which was occupied by the Germans and still faced with all the horrifying stories of the Smulders aid she was struck by the image of the kiss. think really a beautiful symbol of peace and she said.

love these kinds of Couples commemorate famous kiss Associated Press Married couple Kenji and Kristen Kawasaki, far left, join others as they re-enact the iconic 1945 Alfred Eisenstaedt kiss photo in New Times Square. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) Officials at Yosemite National Park said Friday they will temporarily close a popular campsite after two squirrels died of plague in the are a. Tuolumne Meadows Campground will close from noon Monda through noon Friday so authorities can treat the area with a flea-killing insecticide. Campers had their res ervations canceled at the 304-site campground so the insecticide can be sprayed into rodent the California Department of Health said Friday.

Plague is carried by rodents and is spread by fleas, but transmission between people is rare. this is a rare disease, and the current risk to humans is low, eliminating the fleas is the best way to pr otect the public from the said Dr. Karen Smith, director of the state Health Department. eliminating the fleas, we reduce the risk of human expo sure and break the cycle of plague in rodents at the An unidentified child fell ill with the plague after camping with his family at Crane Flat Campground in mid-July. The park reopened Crane Flat on Friday after treating that campground for four days with an insecticide.

The child has been recovering in a hospital. No other famil members became sick. symptoms can include fever, chills, weakness, abdominal pain, and sometimes shortnes of breath and swollen lymph nodes. It can be treated and cured when antibiotics are given soon after infection, but deadly when treatment is delayed. Yosemite campsite closed after plague discovery Dead squirrels prompt authorities to treat area FredSwansen SalesAssociate SeeFredforyournextnew 872-5000 ExtEriorSt SaLE LargeJobSpecialist StevenM.Bledsoe-Owner 217-429-2703.