De Heral Thursd 3, 2018 D3 1 OBITUARIES OBITUARIES DEATHS LISTED BEVIS Clayburn, Arthur BOYD Dennis Clinton BRIGHT Dorothy Ann, Arcola DICKINSON Willard J. III, Decatur ELDER John Decatur FULLER Glenn Owen, Decatur GREMO Debra Decatur HAWS Mary Kathryn, Decatur HAYNES James Ryan, Mon ticello HENSON Donna Oakley INMAN Sue Decatur JACOBS Mervil Glenn Decatur LANGFELD Kay, Decatur McCAMMACK Marilyn Ivalee, Decatur MICHAELS Patricia Decatur MILLER Norma Jean, Mount Zion MORRIS Virginia Ruth, Arthur Bright ARCOLA Dorothy Ann Bright, 87, of Arcola, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Arthur Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. aturday May 5, 2018 at Shrader Funeral Home, 204 North Locust Street, Arcola, with Jeff Wo head as officiant.
Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Dorothy was born April 7, 1931 in Champaign the daughter of Dan and Alta Younger Walls. She married Bobby Bright in Arcola on January 27, 1951; he preceded her in death on April 4, 2018. She is survived by 3 children, Janis (William) Navigato of Savoy; Steve (Vicky) Bright of Arcola; Pam (Jeff) Wohead of Bastrop, Texas; grandchildren, Gregory Wohead, Patrick (Anglea) Bright, Stacy (Ben) Bartle, Ryan (Crystal) Navigato, Bradlee Navigato; great grandsons, Keaton Mowery, Bridger Bartle, and Gavin Bright; sisters, Mary Ballenberger, Helen Logan, and Genevieve Green.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Robert Walls. Dorothy was a graduate of Arcola High School Class of 1949. She was a member of the Arcola United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her family, playing games and cards, especially bridge. She was a wonderful cook and avid reader.
Memorials are suggested to the Arthur EMT Assn, 323 Columbia Street, Arthur, IL 61911. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.hilli gossshraderfh.com Langfeld DECATUR Kay Langsfeld, 78, of Decatur, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018, at Farmer City Rehab and Nursing Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at St. Church in Decatur.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Friday before the Mass at the church. Burial will be in Windsor Cemetery, Windsor, IL. The family of Kay Langsfeld is being served by the Moran Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N.
Monroe Decatur, IL 62526. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com. Boyd CLINTON Dennis Boyd 74 of Clinton, IL passed away 3:56 PM April 29, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate life will be 5 7 PM Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL.
Memorials may be directed to Second Chance Pet Adoption or a charity of the choice. Butch was born July 21, 1943 in Decatur, IL the son of Carl and Lucille (Meador) Boyd. He married Lee Ann Burns in 1965 in Kenney, IL. She passed away December 2, 2013. Survivors include his children: Mike (Pat) Boyd, Sherman, TX and Bonny (Don) Hammer, Clinton, IL; 3 grandchildren: Zack Boyd, Denison, TX, Jordan Hammer, Clinton, IL and Kyle Hammer, Clinton, IL; great granddaughter: Eleanor Eveland; siblings: Diane (Bill) Morse, Kenney, IL and Bill (Steph) Boyd, Clinton, IL.
Special dog Buddy, who preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by his parents. Butch was a 20-year veteran of the Kenney Fire Dept. He enjoyed racing and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.
com Miller MOUNT ZION Norma Jean Miller 88, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 5:45 a.m., ednesday, May 2, 2018, in her residence. A memorial service to celebrate life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church with Pastor Mike Wakeland officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Saturday afternoon until service time at the church. Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with services. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church or Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois Charitable Fund. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Norma was born April 29, 1930, in Maroa Township, Macon County, IL, the daughter of James A. and Oleta (Lane) Hays.
She married William Henry Miller on December 8, 1951. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2001. Norma retired in 1991, from AE Staley Co. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Staley Retirees Club, and enjoyed volunteering at the Salvation Army.
She enjoyed quilting, knitting, and her special cat: Neil. Surviving are her children: Danny Miller (Annalee) of Chicago, IL, Rick Miller (Robin) of St. Louis, MO, Julie Hosier (Gary) of Decatur, and J.D. Miller and his wife Sherri of Mt. Zion; brother: Earl Hays of Taylorville, IL; grandchildren: Evan Miller (Payal) of St.
Louis, MO, Ethan Miller of St. Louis, MO, Cory Hosier (Marisa) of Decatur, Jordan Miller of Springfield, IL, Gage Miller of Mt. Zion, and Garrett Miller of Chicago, IL; great-grandsons: Randall Nein, Carter Nein, Elliott Miller, and Edison Miller. Also surviving are many dear friends. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother: Jim, and her sister: Patsy.
Fuller DECATUR Glenn Owen Fuller passed away on April 29, 2018, at the age of 87, with his wife Aileen and son Bryan at his side. Born in Joliet, Glenn is a veteran having served in the US Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1961. He attended Illinois State University for his undergraduate studies then graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in law. He worked briefly in the Macon County office before transitioning to private practice as a criminal defense attorney.
He practiced law in Decatur for more than 50 years. Glenn was an avid runner and exercise enthusiast. He strived to eat healthy foods and enjoy life to the fullest. One of his favorite things to do was to help Aileen maintain their vibrant garden. Glenn was also known for his beautiful voice which he used for leading family in many Happy Birthday songs.
His home and the love of his neighbors was the highlight of his life. He was preceded in death by his father Hiram, and his mother Doris. As a young man he enjoyed many weekends at The Shack, his land near the Kankakee River. His father taught him how to drive using a modified tractor which they called the Doodle Bug. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 49 years Aileen, son Bryan W.
Fuller of Austin, TX, and daughter Robin R. Fuller and husband Gary of Wisconsin, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his younger brother Gary and family of St. Louis, MO. A heartfelt thank you to all those who helped to make stay at the Hickory Point Christian Village Rehab Center as comfortable and pleasant as possible. A Celebration of life will be held from 9 am to 11 am, on Saturday May 5 at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526, with a sharing of his life to follow.
Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Blind Mission Project of Central Illinois, 2965 Lewallen Place, Decatur, IL 62521, or donors choice. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingeran dearl.com. Haynes MONTICELLO James Ryan Haynes, 66, of Monticello, formerly of Bement, passed away at 10:55 P.M., on Wednesday April 25, 2018, at the Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello, with his family by his side. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M., on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at the Bement Township Cemetery, Bement.
Deacon Gene Triplett will officiate. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Catholic Church, Bement, Bement Club, or the Piatt County Nursing Home Foundation, Monticello, IL. Jim was born on September 21, 1951, in Decatur, a son of Raymond E. and Lois Jean Ryan Haynes.
Jim is survived by his father; Raymond E. Haynes of Bement, sister; Ellen J. (Joe) Mooney, niece; Abby (Jeff) Chirico, nephew; Joseph Hickle, cousins; William (Elaine) Tracy of Monticello, Timothy (Molly) Tracy of Bement, and their families. He was preceded in death by his mother. Jim graduated from Bement High School and attended Parkland College and Southern Illinois University.
He farmed in Piatt County, and was a member of the St. Catholic Church, Bement, the Ivesdale Knights of Columbus and the Bement Club, where he was past President and active in the Christmas food drive. Jim was a devoted son, a loving brother, uncle and cousin, and a very loyal friend. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Aaron and Susie Hinds of Hinds Funeral Home, Bement, IL, have the honor to serve the Haynes family in their time of need.
Family Is Here To Serve Your FUNERALS TODAY BOYD Dennis 74, Clinton, 5 to 7 p.m. in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. DICKINSON Willard J. III, 67, Decatur, 10 a.m. in Mac on County Memorial Park, Harristown.
ELDER John 89, Decatur, 2 p.m. in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. GREMO Debra 60, Decatur, 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Virden. HAWS Mary Kathryn, 98, Decatur, 11 a.m.
in oran Goebel Funeral Home. JACOBS Mervil Glenn 89, Decatur, 10 a.m. in ew Day Church. McCAMMACK Marilyn Ivalee, 88, Decatur, 11 a.m. in Brintling er and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur.
MORRIS Virginia Ruth, 89, Arthur, 10:30 a.m. in irst Baptist Church, Arthur. FUNERALS PENDING BEVIS Clayburn, 94, Arthur, died Tuesday (May 2, 2018). Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur. MICHAELS Patricia 71, Decatur, died Wednesday (May 2, 2018).
Funeral Home. CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press WASHINGTON FPI Management, a property company in California, wants to hire dozens of people. Factories from New Hampshire to Michigan need workers. Hotels in Las Vegas are desperate to fill jobs. Those employers and many others are quietly taking what once would have been a radical step: dropping marijuana from the drug tests they require of prospective employees.
Marijuana testing a fixture at large American employers for at least 30 years excludes too many potential workers, experts say, at a time when filling jobs is more challenging than been in nearly two decades. has come out of said Michael Clarkson, head of the drug testing practice at Ogletree Deakins, a law firm. have heard from lots of clients things like, staff the third shift and test for Though still in its early stages, the shift away from marijuana testing appears likely to accelerate. More states are legalizing cannabis for recreational use; Michigan could become the 10th state to do so in November. Missouri appears on track to become the 30th state to allow medical pot use.
And medical marijuana users in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island have won lawsuits in the past year against companies that rescinded job offers or fired workers because of positive tests for cannabis. Before last year, courts had always ruled in favor of employers. The Trump administration also may be softening its resistance to legal marijuana. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta suggested at a congressional hearing last month that employers should take a on drug testing. have all these Americans that are looking to Acosta said.
we aligning our drug testing policies with right for the There is no definitive data on how many companies conduct drug tests, though the Society of Human Resources Management found in a survey that 57 percent do so. Nor is there any recent data on how many have dropped marijuana from mandatory drug testing. But interviews with hiring executives, employment lawyers and agencies that help employers fill jobs indicate that dropping marijuana testing is among the steps more companies are taking to expand their pool of applicants to fill a near-record level of openings. Businesses are hiring more people without high school diplomas, for example, to the point where the unemployment rate for non-high school graduates has sunk more than a full percentage point in the past year to 5.5 percent. the steepest such drop for any educational group over that time.
On Friday, the government is expected to report another robust jobs report for April. More mellowing out over pot by businesses Inman DECATUR Sue E. Inman 85, of Decatur, IL passed away at 2:36 a.m., ednesday, May 2, 2018, in Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur. A service to celebrate life will begin with a visitation at 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 4, 2018, at Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt.
Zion. A service to honor life will be at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Vanessa Patient officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur.
The family suggest memorials be made to the choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to www. Sue was born July 27, 1932, in Sanborn, IN the daughter of Ernest and Flossie (Engle) Potter. She married William Inman on October 23, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 31, 2005.
Sue had retired from Moweaqua Nursing Home as the Social Services Director. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and enjoyed quilting and baking. Surviving are her children: Kathy Wehrle of Mt. Zion, Randy Inman (Jane) of Sullivan, and Kevin Inman (Kathy) of Lincoln; son-in-law: Ray Davis of Decatur; sister: Carolyn Wheeler of Titusville, FL; grandchildren: Kolbi Templin (Craig), Matt Wehrle, Aaron Wehrle (Michelle), Kourtney French (Nick) Willie Moore, David Moore (Elvira), Brooks Inman (Susie) Ryne Inman, Samantha Inman Matt co*ckrell), Joshua Inman (Vanessa) Jason Inman, and Kelly Lee; thirteen great-grandchildren also survive. Also surviving is special canine companion: Ellie.
Sue was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son: Dalton, daughter: Dixie Davis, granddaughter: Brandi Inman, and her brother: Max Potter. Henson OAKLEY Donna A. Henson, 79, of Oakley, IL passed away at home on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Croninger Cemetery, Cisco, IL at 12 noon. Donna was born on March 8, 1939 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of James and Pearl Montague.
She married Glen E. Henson on July 29, 1960 and he preceded her in death. Donna worked for General Electric for 20 years, Seasonall for 6 years, and Inventive Products for 10 years. She enjoyed sewing, crafts with woods, electronic hand-held games, and crossword puzzles. Donna was an Illini and Cubs fan.
Donna is survived by her two sons; Randy E. Henson of Oakley, IL and John D. Henson of Mt. Zion, IL. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren; Brooke Bartholomew of Ft.
Wayne, IN; Mike Toomey of Mt. Zion, IL; Ashlee Weaver of Hampton, VA; Cole D. Henson of Mt. Zion, IL; and Colin E. Henson of Hampton, VA.
Donna is also survived by one sister, Janet Moore of Decatur, IL. Donna was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingeran dearl.com.
