Recent Obituaries: Stanley Martin “Stan” Rothenbuecher

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Stanley Martin "Stan" Rothenbuecher

Stanley Martin "Stan" Rothenbuecher, 94, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

He was born on April 20, 1929, in Edwardsville, IL, a son of Oliver and Lucille (Martin) Rothenbuecher. Stan was a smart, talented, fun loving man. He was an outdoorsman who loved camping, cooking, his family and Betty. He enjoyed his 27 year career in the Air Force, serving in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War and eventually retiring as a Senior Master Sargent.
Surviving are his sister: Bobbie Collins, Jeanette Baine of OR, Denise Miller of Lovington, and Stanley Rothenbuecher II of Lovington; 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren; best friend and long time companion Betty and her children: Tim of O'Fallon, Jim of Decatur, and Teresa of WI, Betty's 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Stan was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Renee' Downs, brothers: Oliver "Rocky" and Don, and sister Dorothy.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 10 am until the service time of 11 am at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial with military rites will follow in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Cancer research.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.

Obituaries 3-6-2024: Donna Scott

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Donna Scott

Donna Sue Scott, 82, of Springfield, Virginia, passed away at 11:00pm Eastern Time on February 24, 2024, at Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. She relied on her strong faith during a long, courageous battle.

A Funeral Service will be held March 8, 2024, at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, Fairfax, Virginia. Service will commence at 1:00pm with visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA  22116-7023. Read More

Recent Obituaries: Carroll Dean Ray

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Carroll Dean Ray
Carroll Dean Ray, 76, of Bethany, died at 10:16 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, in St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa, FL.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Celebration of Life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at McMullin-Funeral Home, Bethany, with Pastor Doug Fultz and Pastor Vanessa Patient officiating. Burial will be held in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. In lieu of flowers; memorials are suggested to Okaw Valley FFA or to do something special with your loved ones.

Carroll was born on September 26, 1947; the son of E. Lloyd and Ruby (Cruit) Ray. He grew up on his family farm driving tractors and working with his dad. He graduated from Bethany High School in 1965. He married Sandra Kay Sanner on June 5, 1966, in Bethany; she survives. He worked at Caterpillar, farmed, drove a semi and managed the Bethany Standard Station.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy of Bethany; children, Kathy (Dave) Doty of Bethany, Deana Denton of Wylie, TX, and Sarah (Becca) Ray of Brighton, CO; sisters, Nancy (Max) Fultz and Patti Patient both of Sullivan; grandchildren, Michael (Jessica) Doty, Ashton (Josiah) Davidson, Amelia (David) Jeu, Jefferson Denton, Austin Ray and Ruby Ray; great-grandchildren, Adelyn Doty and Isaiah Doty.

Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, infant child, brother-in-law Gene Patient, son-in-law Jeff Denton and an infant great-grandchild.

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