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MOUNT ZION -- William R. “Bill” Zellars 85, of Mt. Zion IL passed away at 5:08 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2017, in St. Mary’s Hospital.

DECATUR -- Gary L. Wilmoth, 65, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, in his home surrounded by his family.

NORMAL — Warren S. Crews, 98, of Normal, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (April 11, 2017) at his home.

BLOOMINGTON — Tammy Jo Brooks, 50, of Cuba, and formerly of Bloomington, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday (April 11, 2017) at her home after an extended battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 11, 1966, in Elgin, the daughter…

DECATUR -- LeRoy Matthew Poss, 91, a dedicated national defense professional, expert in his field, engaging writer and speaker, lifelong learner, devout Catholic, devoted husband, loving father, and avid golfer, died unexpectedly in his sleep in Oro Valley, AZ. Born…

DECATUR -- Martha Jane Ooton, 72 of Decatur passed away at her residence Thursday, April 13, 2017 with her family by her side.

NORMAL — Martie Cinnamon, 70, of Normal, passed away Tuesday (April 11, 2017) at her home.

BLOOMINGTON — Maggie Perryman, 93, of Bloomington, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday (April 11, 2017) at Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care.

MOUNT ZION -- Pearl E. Jones, 91 of Mt. Zion. IL went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:40 a.m., April 13, 2017.

DECATUR -- Charlotte Ann Johnson, 87, of Evanston, IL, formerly of Decatur and Springfield, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Presence Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL.

Beutow, Franklin James "Frank," 83, Bloomington, 7:38 p.m. Thursday (April 13, 2017) at his home. Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington.

NORMAL — Eunice May Eames, 94, of Australia, mother of a Normal resident, passed away April 11, 2017, in Australia.

MINONK — Pastor David E. Seifert, 80, of Michigan City, Ind., and formerly of Minonk, passed away Monday (April 10, 2017) at The Villages, Fla.

FARMER CITY — Correne Burch, 92, of Farmer City, formerly of Atwood, passed away at 1:11 p.m. April 8, 2017, at Farmer City Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

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DECATUR -- Joyce Diane Bledsaw (nee Dobson), 87, formerly of Decatur, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Born September 11, 1929 in Decatur. Joyce enjoyed challenging crossword puzzles, reading and had a sense of adventure but her true passion was her…

DECATUR -- William Eugene Beals 82, of Decatur, IL passed away on Good Friday, April 14, 2017 at 5:06 p.m., having fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith.

DECATUR -- Ray S. Bass III was born in Decatur, Illinois on September 30, 1943. He passed away on Sunday, March 19, in Tempe, AZ. He was the son of Ray S. Bass Jr. and Phyllis Orey Bass. Known as…

Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Obituaries: 04.16.17
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
The news department publishes obituaries free on a space-available basis as a service to readers. Gregori E. Case. ARANSAS PASS — Gregori E. Case died April 6, 2017. He was 71. No services are scheduled. All Faith Cremation & Funeral Services.

Merlee H.SimsTIMMONSVILLE -- Merlee Hickson Sims, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 15, 2017.A memorial service will be Monday evening, April 17, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will speak to those…

Mary R.GreggDARLINGTON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Mary R. Gregg of Darlington will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2017 at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Darlington.Interment will follow in Kelly Cemetery directed by Jordan Funeral Home, Inc.Mrs. Gregg,…

Kwaneshia ShantellMillerFuneral service for Kwaneshia Shantell Miller will be Monday April 17, 2017 at 2 p.m. in Bethel Apostolic Church, burial will be in the Sansbury cemetery directed by Peoples Funeral Service of Florence She was born October 15, 1990…

Knox H.ShererKnox Hunter Sherer of Matthews, NC died at Presbyterian Hospital on April 13, 2017, after a brief illness. He was born March 9, 1933 in Columbia, SC, son of Dr. Palmer Grier Sherer and Iva LaRou Sherer. He attended…

John M.Kirby, Sr.Former House Member, Honorable John M. Kirby, Sr., 93, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 13, 2017 at McLeod Hospice House. He was born on March 8, 1924, a son of the late Dr. Joe H. Kirby and the…

Alan McLeodBuyckAlan McLeod Buyck, 24, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Mr. Buyck was born in Mobile, AL, a son of Rhonda McGraw Martin (Gary) and Robert Russell Buyck. He worked as a welder with CIPI. In…

Obituaries for Sunday, April 16
Fresno Bee
ALLEN — James Herschel Allen, 48, of Fresno died April 7. He was a customer service representative. No services will be held. Arrangements: Edward A Cooper Cremation Service Inc. ANDRES — Antonina Santos Andres, 98, of Reedley died April 1.