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Decatur Heral eview Satur ay, Febr uary 4, 2017 D3 1 Locatedat4204N.ProspectDr.,Decatur,IL62526 orCall (217)877-7547 7 aiquiris! meXiC 2016! Enterforyourchancetowin FOURticketsto TheMarvinGaye Experience Visitwww.herald-review.com/contests KIRKLANDFINE ARTSCENTER A tributetooneofthegreatesttalentsbeingsung bythenewvoiceofAmericansoulBrianOwens. songwriterandproducerMarvinGayehelped tributetothelegendar artist. FE bruar 11 aT TickeTGiVeawa SweepStakeS MACON COUNTY Fulk FORSYTH Dan Fulk, 68, of Long Creek, Bloomington-Normal, and Milwaukee, son of Jay and Jean Fulk of Long Creek, passed away of natural causes at his home in Milwaukee. He is survived by daughter Danielle (Steve) Ward and son Jacob (Sarah) Fulk of Bloomington-Normal, siblings Judy (Dale) Ford (Forsyth), Pat (Michael) Barnes (California), Lois (Terry) Ketelsen (Colorado), and Jim (Julie) Fulk (Long Creek). He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other extended relatives and friends, and an expected granddaughter.

A gathering of family and friends will take place Saturday, February 11, from 12pm-3pm at Long Creek Township Hall on Salem School Road. Flowers can be sent to the Hall and friends are welcome to visit and share memories. Dan was a vital member of the community who worked for many years as a counselor to those in need. He grew up working on a longstanding family farm before enlisting in the U.S. Marines and serving during the Vietnam War.

He was a proud father and a devoted, loving family man with a rich spiritual life. A true Renaissance man, he was an intelligent, lifelong learner with a talent for empathy. Obituary written by family members. Dan Fulk MARINE CORPS Harner-Slade DECATUR Beatrice W. Harner-Slade, 87, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Beatrice was born April 18, 1929 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Harold and Josephine Warner. She was previously employed as a realtor working at Jim Masey Realtors for many years. Beatrice was a member of East Park Baptist Church, the Inv estment Club of Decatur, and a Master Gardner in the Garden Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beatrice married Elmer Harner in June of 1951.

He preceded her in death in April of 1994. She then married James Slade on May 27, 1998. He preceded her in death July 7, 2003. Surviving are her sons David R. and Steven M.

Harner, daughter Jeanne A. Brace (Terry Goodykoontz), grandchildren Dava (Nick), Benjamin (Janelle) Brace, and Katherine (Mike) Santilli, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, brother Richard Warner, sister Anne Brown, and daughter Lori Ellen Harner. Services to celebrate life will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Monday, February 6, 2017 at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Research Hospital. The family of Beatrice W. Harner-Slade 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. gracelandfairlawn.com. Obituary written by family members.

Beatrice Harner- Slade FUNERALS TODAY BRAY, a nna Julia, 92, Decatur, 11 a.m. in Mount Zion Presbyterian hurch. CARTER, lara Mae 80, Findlay, noon in Findlay emetery y. DOWNING, Mary S. 85, Forsyth, 11 a.m.

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in linton a merican egion. MOODY, Jacqueline 92, Decatur, 10 a.m. in Our ady of ourdes atholic hurch. NOLAND, Jo a nn, 89, Decatur, 10 a.m. in estminster Presb yterian hurch lue hapel.

PITTMAN, Margaret 95, Decatur, 1 p.m. in Salem aptist hurch. PRICE, Georgene Sara, 90, Decatur, 1 p.m. in iverside aptist hurch. rubi etty Jane, 85, St.

Peter, 11 a.m. in St. utheran hurch. SH irley velyn, 92, ong wood, formerly of Decatur, 1 p.m. in rin tlinger and arl Funeral Homes, Decatur.

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all (217) 421-7969 or 1-800-4533639 or fax to (217) 421-7965. Obituaries are now listed on our Facebook page at i ndividuals who ha ve served in the armed forces. Elliott DECATUR Mr. Charles Harold Elliott age 86 of Palmyra passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Meadow View Health Care and Rehab. Mr.

Elliott was born April 14, 1930 in Macon County, Illinois the son of Everett and Ethel Voyles Elliott. He was a retired employee of General Electric. He was a Korean War Army veteran and a Bronze Star recipient. Charles is survived by his wife: Margie A. Elliott.

He is also survived by a son: Travis C. Elliott (Tamara Jo) of Campbellsburg, a daughter: Myra Kay Elliott Sharp of Decatur, Illinois, a brother: Carroll Elliott of LaPlace, Illinois, three grandchildren: Tamara Kay Day (Terry), Mariah Jo Applegate (Nicholas James), and Wade Levi Elliott, and 2 great-grandchildren: Faith Helen Day and Andrew Lewis Day. He was preceded in death by a brother: Lazarre Elliott, a sister: Maxine Burket, a grandson: Tice Sharp III and his parents. Funeral services will be held Monday at at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery with military honors.

Visitation will be Sunday from 5-7PM and Monday from 10AM-time of service. Obituary written by family members. Births Decatur Memorial HELM, Jason M. and Kelly i nman) ee, Decatur boy, Jan. 31.

McGEE, odd obert and Sar a ewis), erro Gor do, girl, Jan. 31. BAKER, Steven Scott and osie ee (Dear), Decatur, girl, Feb. 2. St.

ELDER, Jacob and onda (Sloan), a ssumption, girl, eb. 2. JONES, harlotte Moweaqua, girl, Feb. 2. KAUTZ, Samantha, Hammond, boy, Feb.

2. KUENZEL, odd Jr. and elcey ollins, Decatur, girl, eb. 2. DEC ATUR Festus Wade Paul died Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Hickory Point Christian Village in where he resided.

Festus was born in 1923 on a farm near Wright City, MO. Because his mother died when he was ve, he was sent to live with a sister and brother-in- law Rev. and Iora Wegener, with whom he resided until he graduated from high school in ree landville, IN. he was drafted into the army out of high school in WW2 and spent 19 months overseas including Day plus 2 and the Battle of the Bulge. It was in this setting that he met up with his brother Follis Paul who arrived as a replacement soldier in his company and they were able to keep each other safe throughout the duration of the conflict.

In the closing days of the war, his unit was summoned to secure a concentration camp where he was shocked and disgusted with what they found there. Upon his return to civilian life, he earned a degree from Indiana State University and ultimately a degree in Music Education from the University of Missouri in Columbia. In 1946 he married his childhood sweetheart and soul mate Doris Shoppee and the remained married until her death in 2011. The last 4 ears of her life were marked by challenges that required her care outside of the house. It was notable that he visited her every morning and every evening without exception to personally feed her breakfast and dinner.

When asked why he went to such lengths to assist her when staff were available, he replied would have done the same for Festus taught band in Sparta, IL and later moved to Decatur in 1957 where he taught music mostly at Roosevelt Middle School and a host of elementary schools where he impacted thousands of young music students by always using a positive and patient approach that was always student centered. He concluded his career in public education by becoming the Music Strategist for his last five years of service. He was also a 25 year member of the Decatur Municipal Band and a church choir director for 50 years, retiring from this latter role in 1999 after 30 years of dedication to First Presbyterian Church where he was also a member. Additionally, he wrote several pub lished pieces of choral music while there. Festus also owned and operated Place, a miniature 3 course golf course located in Nelson Park and one in Bloomington as well.

He took great pride in keeping a quality operation at an affordable, family friendly admission. Place became an icon of the community and many warm summer evenings saw large crowds extending into the parking lot. Yet his fondest memor at the Place was that of his teaching his 6 oldest grandchildren how to work and how to present themselves publicly. Even today, they sa that this first job at the Place while they were in high school was their favorite job that they ever had. In addition to being proceeded in death by spouse Doris Paul, he was also proceeded in death by all 6 of his brothers (Follis, Farley, Firdel, Fredel, Finworth and Fayette) and all 5 of his sisters (Iora, Irene, Ivy, Iona, and Ira) and all of their spouses, as well as a son Michael Paul and a daughter Jennifer Morgan.

He is survived by 2 sons Dennis (Beth) of Decatur and Jeff (Pawn) of Bloomington, 10 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Festus Paul led a truly remarkable life, navigated many difficult situations with grace and skill, and impacted thousands of community members as an educator, music professional, and small business operator. He faced each challenge with stamina and a friendly demeanor, and always represented himself as the type of steadfast role model that community members should emulate. He enriched many lives in a host of settings while creating a standard for excellence in each of them and he truly was one of a kind unique individual. He will be greatly missed.

Special thanks to his caregivers at Hickory Point Christian Village and the many medical professionals who helped him in his end of life period. Graveside services will be Sunday, February 8, at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 8, at First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial gifts may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Salvation Army, or Easter Seals, and they will be greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be left to the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur at www.brintlingerandearl.com Obituary written by family members. Festus Paul Paul ARMY FUNERALS PENDING BLACK, eroy 82 linton, died ri day (Feb. 3, 2017). alver Funeral Home, linton. CHANDLER, Kathie ae, 76, a rthur, died hur sday (Feb.

2, 2017). Shrader Funeral Home, a rthur. OAKLEY, etty, 86, Decatur, died Friday (F eb. 3, 2017). Dawson ikoff neral Home North hapel.

ROBERTS, Marvin 79, Decatur died Friday (Feb. 3, 2017). Funeral Home. ROUSE, eri Sue, 48 Decatur, died hursday (Feb. 2, 2017).

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Photos will not be returned unless they are accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. CAMPUS CENTRAL ILLINOIS SULLIVAN Barbara Ann Reedy, 79, of Sullivan, formerly of Lovington, died 6:20 a.m. ednesday (February 1, 2017) in Mason Point, Sullivan. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at the St.

Isidore Catholic Church, Bethany with Fr. Steve Arisman and Fr. John Sohm celebrants. Burial and Rite of Committal will be in the St. Isidore Cemetery, Bethany.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. A prayer service will be 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County Beacon, St. Isidore Catholic Church, the Moultrie County Relay for Life. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Mrs. Reedy was born February 5, 1938 in Effingham, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Cecilia Bueker Niemann.

Barbara worked at St. Hospital Medical Records from After that she was a stay-at-home mom to her children. She was a member of the St. Isidore Catholic Church, Moultrie County Home Extension, Scott State Bank bowling team and Lovington Library Board. Barbara married Gerald Reedy on October 27, 1962 at St.

Church at Green Creek, IL. Survivors include her husband Gerald, children Teresa (Tim) Stepp of Palatine, IL, Christopher (Kathy) Reedy of Redfield, AR, Jill Reedy of Sullivan and Meg Reedy of Palatine; grandchildren Robert Reedy, Ashlen Reedy, Cory Reedy, Dallas Reedy, Shania Reedy and Matt Stepp; two great grandchildren; sisters Sarah Parks of Louisville, KY, Margaret Niemann of Effingham, Sister Josephine Niemann of St. Louis, MO and Carolyn Braun of Effingham; sister-in-law Bernadette Niemann of Effingham. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Jeanette Ferrick, Sister Irene Niemann, Mary Conlin; brother John Niemann and a grandson Ben Stepp. Obituary written by family members.

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