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THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012 DECATUR, ILLINOIS LOCAL D3 OBITUARIES MACON COUNTY Aydt DECATUR Alfred Frank Aydt, 81, of Dahlgren passed away 11:20 a a.m. Monday (Jan. 9, 2012) in Hamilton Memorial Nursing Home, McLeansboro. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Alfred Aydt St.

John the Baptist Catholic Church, Piopolis, with Father SlaARMY womir Ptak and Monsignor Joseph Lawler officiating. Visitation was Wednesday. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Piopolis, with military rites by American Legion Post 106, McLeansboro, and Military Honors Team, Marion. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, is in charge of arrangments.

Memorials: St. Jude Children's Hospital. Alfred was born May 24, 1930, in Piopolis, the son of Charles Theodore and Katherine Christine Rubenacker Aydt. He was a laborer at A.E. Staley Mfg.

Decatur, and past partner of Aydt Hardware, McLeansboro. He was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Piopolis. He was a Korean War Army veteran. Surviving are his brothers, Leo J.

Aydt and wife Patsy, McLeansboro; Robert Lee Aydt and wife Mary Ann of Dahlgren; sister, Sister Agnes Therese Aydt, S.S.N.D., St. Louis, nephews, David Aydt and wife Shanna, Dahlgren; Mike Aydt and wife Kendra, Keenes; nieces, Shannon Brown and husband Mark, McLeansboro; Karen Maxim and husband Kevin, Swansea; Marsha Richards and husband Jeffery, Dahlgren; several greatnephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, godchild and nephew, Rodney Ray Aydt. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/L Bailey DECATUR Barbara (Britton) Bailey, 79, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 12:30 P.M., Monday, January 9, 2012 in her home. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 13, 2012, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Barbara Bailey Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation from 11:30 A.M.

to 1:00 P.M., prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Barbara was born June 21, 1932 in Decatur, the daughter of Donald Leroy and Bonnie Irene (Rhodes) Britton. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1950 and married Charles Roger Bailey at the Water Street Church of Christ in Decatur on May 5, 1956. He preceded her in death on October 31, 2011.

She was first employed at Chicago Motor Club, then was a homemaker, and later worked at Watkins Bibles and Bookstore after her daughters were grown. Barbara enjoyed camping with her family, trips to Arizona with Roger, Christian television and teachings, and flower gardening. She and Roger most recently attended Maranatha Assembly of God. Surviving are her daughters Susan Penny of Logan, OH, and Lisa "Leese" Lockmiller of Nashville, TN; grandson Christopher Bailey of Pompano Beach, FL who she helped raise; great granddaughter Onnalysa Bailey of Decatur, IL; and sister Shirley Fryer of Savoy, IL. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and husband Roger.

Condolences may be left to the family a at www.brintlinger andearl.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review// Benscoter MAROA Billy J. Benscoter, 73, Maroa, died Wednesday (Jan. 11, 2012).

Arrangements incomplete: Funeral Jessie Rowe, Decatur, dies at 101 Decatur, Macon County AYDT, Alfred Frank, Decatur BAILEY, Barbara, Decatur BENSCOTER, Billy Maroa DETTORE, Marie Decatur DURNIL, Ernest M. Decatur EATON, Jean Eleanor, Decatur JOHNSON, Shirley Decatur MACHALEK, Margit Ella, Decatur MYERS, Helen, Decatur PEPPERS, Vincent Todd, Decatur RESLER, Crystal, Decatur ROBBINS, Betty Decatur ROWE, Jessie, Decatur SHELTON-JORDAN-GROVE, Norma, Decatur SUTTON, Wanda Boody THOMPSON, Grover, Decatur WISHER, Brian Decatur Central Illinois AUTEBERRY, Randy William, Monticello BAHN, Elmer Lloyd, Mount Pulaski CHUMLEY, Freda Louise, Coffeen CLACK, Paul Kenneth Bement DURBIN, Verna Altamont ELBERT, Madonna Assumption FREEMAN, Robert Earl, Lerna HIGGINS, Edward David, Taylorville MELTON, Phyllis, Casey MILLER, Daniel Garrett PHILABAUM, Richard, Mattoon RICKMAN, William Joseph, Vandalia SHAFER, Virginia Lea, Salem WILLIAMS, Elvin Earl, Newton WILLMS, Melvin Brownstown The Herald Review publishes free death notices including date of death and service arrangements. Basic obituaries are published for a flat fee of $30 or $50 with a photo. There are limits on the amount of information included in basic obituaries. Expanded obituaries, which include additional information desired by the family of the deceased, are published for $11 per column inch plus a flat fee of $10.

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Those copies can be picked up at the Heraid Review office, 601 E. William Decatur. Obituaries are now listed on our Facebook page at http://heraldreview.com/facebook Individuals who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Obituary includes online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald- Dettore Dettore DECATUR Marie T.

Det- tore, 89 of Decatur, passed away at 6:38 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in St. Mary's Hospital. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2012 in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek. Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Marie was born May 28, 1922 in Brackenridge, PA the daughter of John and Carmina (Fucci) Maturo. She married Armand Dettore on September 3, 1951. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2011. She was a member of St.

Gertrude Roman Catholic Church. She was an officer in the CD of a member of the Rosary Society and a member of the Longfellow Inn Card Club. Surviving is her son: Thomas Dettore and his wife Betty of Decatur; sister: Joann Kesiki of Natrona Heights, PA; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Obituary written by family members.

Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/J 0380 Eaton DECATUR Jean Eleanor Eaton, 91, Decatur, died Tuesday (Jan. 10, 2012). Arrangements incomplete: Funeral Home. 0380 BIRTHS St. Mary's FICKES, Kimberly, Decatur, boy, Jan.

9. AUTON, Heather, Decatur, boy, Jan. 10. DECATUR Jessie Cottle 2003 Macon County Volunteer Rowe, 101, of Decatur, IL, of the year award. Jessie also died 11:23 P.M., Monday, Jan- enjoyed quilting in her home uary 9, 2012, at Decatur for 25 years.

Memorial Hos- She is surpital, Decatur, vived by her IL. daughter Mary Funeral Frances Querservices will be rey; P.M., Sat- dren Jill (Tim) urday, January Hawk, Judy A. 14, 2012, at Querrey, all of Brintlinger and Jessie Rowe Decatur, IL; Earl Funeral great grandchil- Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Oreana, IL. Memorials may be made to Argenta Presbyterian Church.

Jessie was born April 1, 1910, in Blue Mound, IL, the daughter of William and Naomi (Gouge) Cottle. She married Hanford Barrackman Rowe on September 12, 1934 on the farm in Blue Mound, IL. Jessie was an officer and member of Argenta Presbyterian Church. She was a farm wife and homemaker, 4- member, Charter member of Kiwanians, Charter member of Lady Land Owners, member of Home Extension for 50 years, and received the dren Chris (Julie) Hawk of Cerro Gordo, IL, Angie Hawk of Argenta, IL, Matt Hawk of Decatur, IL, Jon Hawk of Decatur, IL; great great grandchildren Ian Hawk and Grace Hawk, both of Cerro Gordo, IL; brother Gene (Gloria) Cottle of Decatur, IL; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Ruth, brother William, son-in-law Carroll, granddaughters Marlana Mary Angela.

Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlinger andearl.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review//J Durnil Machalek DECATUR Ernest M. "Ernie" Durnil 92, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at Aspen Ridge. Services to celebrate Ernie's life will be 10 a.m.

Saturday, January Ernest Durnil Jr. Durnil Fairlawn Funeral Home. USN Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, NAVY January 13, 2012 at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will be in Graceland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church. Ernie was born March 5, 1919 in Villa Grove, the son of Ernest Sr. and Carrie (Albritton) Durnil. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during W.W.

II. Before enlisting in the Navy he was employed with A.E. Staley. Upon his return he worked with his in-laws Guy and Anna Bocock at the Uptown Then, he the Lakeside Dairy Bar with his wife, managed Sandy's Drive In, worked at PPG, and retired as maintenance supervisor with 1st National Bank. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

Ernie enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, and working in his yard. He was an Illini fan. He married the love of his life Mildred O. Bocock March 31, 1940. She preceded him in death March 14, 2004.

He leaves behind his son Larry and wife Linda of Decatur, daughter Julie Deal and husband Brad of Springfield, grandchildren Brian Durnil of FL, Jolene Lugar and husband Gary of MN, Kristen Deal of Springfield, and Bradley Deal Jr. of Springfield, and great-grandchildren Brittany Durnil of VA, Carly Durnil of FL, Brynn Lugar of MN, and Kelsey Lugar of MN. He was reunited in Heaven with his parents, wife, and brothers Dean and Dale. The family would like to thank those dear friends who faithfully visited those last years even though the dementia stole their memory from him, especially Larry Hartman, Mary Shelton, and Bill and Patty Gross. A sincere thank you is extended to the nurses and staff on the 5th floor of Aspen Ridge for their kind and patient care; it takes very special people to do what you do.

Also a tremendous thank you to Dr. Richard Fritz for years and years of excellent healthcare. The family of Ernest M. Durnil Jr. is being served by Funeral Home honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2091 N.

Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.graceland fairlawn.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituar- Johnson DECATUR Shirley M.

Johnson, 86, Decatur, died Wednesday (Jan. 11, 2012). Arrangements incomplete: Funeral Home. Myers DECATUR Helen Myers, 86, Decatur, died Wednesday (Jan. 11, 2012).

Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Moran Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Burial: Macon Cemetery.

Send condolences: www. moranandgoebel.com. Peppers DECATUR Vincent Todd Peppers, 51, of Indianapolis, Indiana formerly of Decatur Peppers departed this life on January 4, 2012 at his residence. Vincent was born on August 15, 1960 in Decatur, IlliVincent nois to the Peppers union of Bishop Calvin Pep- pers and Marva Jo (Warren) Peppers. He was educated in the Decatur Public School System.

He attended Stephen Decatur High School and graduated from Lakeview High School. He also attended Richland Community College and worked as a professional welder. Vincent was a great sportsman, he played football, ran track, and was on the wrestling team. Vincent came to Christ at the age of 10 yrs old at Church of the Living God Temple He was the church bass guitar player, and piano player. Vincent had a great compassion for music.

Vincent was noted for his great bass guitar playing. He leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter, India Dennis of Decatur; parents: Bishop Calvin and Marva Jo Peppers of Decatur; aunts and uncles; Corrine Gipson of Moro, AK, Carrie Sain of Mariann, AK, Louise William of Flint, MI, Adlee Steele of Memphis, TN, Paralee Broadway of Moro, AK, Wiley Peppers of St. Louis, MO, Cecil Warren, Harold (Helen) Warren, Raymond (Cletia) Warren, Woodson Warren and Rosie Warren all of Columbia, MO. He is also survived by four other children, granddaughter, Demi Olatunji, and a host of cousins, special friends: Adrian Muex, Steven Fox and Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Newbern. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Warren, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Madison Peppers, 13 uncles and 3 aunts. Services celebrating his life will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday (January 14, 2012) at the Church of the Living God P.G.T. Temple No Visitation. Private Burial: Greenwood Cemetery. Walker Funeral Service and Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

www.walkerfs.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review// Robbins Robbins DECATUR Betty J. Robbins, 79, Decatur, died Wednesday (Jan. 11, 2012).

Arrangements incomplete: Funeral Home. DECATUR Brian D. Wisher, 66, of Washington, IL died at 6:35 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Born on December 31, 1945 in Brian Wisher Decatur, IL to Lyman "Bud" Brian Wisher Wisher Jessie Rowe DECATUR Margit Ella Machalek, 80, Decatur, homemaker, died Monday (Jan.

9, 2012). Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Burial: Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Memorials: Decatur Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation. Send condolences: www. brintlingerandearl.com. 0380 Resler DECATUR Crystal Resler, 97, a resident of St.

Anthony's Continuing Care Center, Rock Island and formerly of Decatur, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at the center. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Crystal Resler Chapel at the Star of Hope Mausoleum, Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St.

Anthony's Continuing Care Center, Rock Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island, Ill. is assisting the family. The former Crystal Handley was born on Sept. 29, 1914 in Chicago, a daughter of John H.

and Mary Hansen Handley. She graduated from the Mansfield, Illinois High School in 1932 and attended Brown's Business College in Decatur. She married Paul G. Resler on Oct. 5, 1933 in Bement, Ill.

He died Jan. 4, 1988. Crystal was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Decatur. She enjoyed playing cards, knitting and crocheting. She was very supportive of her sons, especially during their school years.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David D. and Selma A. Resler, Hoover, and their children, Lori and Brad Resler, Atlanta, son and daughter-in-law, Donald G. and Vicki M. Resler, Rock Island and their children (and spouses), Mike (Kim) Resler, Moline, Julie (Jeff) Kautz, Moline, Valerie (Joe) Atnip, Burnsville, Minn.

and Tony Vandewalle, Rock Island; great grand children, Matt, Emily, Haley, Trevor, Hailey and Shelby, all of Moline, Tony Jr. and Lucas, of Rock Island, and Michaela of Charlotte, NC; two great great grandchildren, Ali and Owen; sisters and brother-in-law, Lela and Edwin Doane, Decatur and Genevieve Hatfield, Bloomington, brother, Kenneth Handley, Clinton, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; four sisters; and a brother. Online condolences may be left at www.wheelan pressly.com. Obituary written by family members.

Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review//kJ and Margaret Bennett Wisher, he married Jeri L. Sterchi on August 16, 1969 in Olney, IL. She preceded him in death on August 16, 2008 in Washington, IL. He was also preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister, Sharon Sebok. Surviving are 1 son, Kyle (Brooke) Wisher of Washington; 3 grandchildren, Hunter, Cash, and Elle, who lovingly referred to him as "PaPa and 1 brother, Ron (Earline) Wisher of Decatur.

Brian graduated with a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Illinois State University, where he also played baseball for four years. He was a PE teacher and later the Dean of Students at Washington Community High School for over 25 years. He also was the WCHS head varsity baseball coach and the assistant varsity football coach. Brian later served as the Athletic Director at Springfield High School, retiring in 2002. He was currently serving on the WCHS Board of Education.

Brian had a passion for high school athletics and for the kids that participated in them. He designed the WCHS Panther logo that is currently used to symbolize "Panther Brian took great pride in caring for the athletic fields at WCHS, where he volunteered countless hours of time. He also served as the chairman of the United Way Fund in Washington and was the recipient of the Panther Pride Award and also the Washington Chamber of Commerce Washingtonian Award. Funeral services will be at 10 AM Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Deiters Funeral Home Crematory in Washington. Pastor Evan Williams will officiate.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Friday, January 13, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Memorials may be made to the Brian Wisher Memorial Fund at WCHS. Brian's memorial website is available at www.deiters funeralhome.com where condolences may also be sent to the family. Obituary written by family members.

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