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John Ferriell
Jun. 04, 2021
John Warren Ferriell, 73 of Decatur, passed away on June 4, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was attended by his son J.D. and daughter Mary Jo at his passing. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home on Oakland...
Jimmie Ray Davis
Jun. 04, 2021
Jimmie Ray Davis, 70, passed away Friday, June 4 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
James Nelson Buck
Jun. 04, 2021
James Nelson Buck, 92, of Norman, Oklahoma, formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, June 4 at his residence. James was born January 8, 1929 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Roy and Ada (Rupp) Buck. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He later became a machinist and mold maker for H...
Arthur Warner
May 31, 2021
Arthur Warner, 63, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. Arthur was born August 3, 1957 the son of Cecil and Juana Warner. Arthur is survived by his companion, Susan Mitchell; sisters, Lupe (Charles) Anderson and Josie Warner; nieces, Michelle (Joel) Babb, Juanita (Michael)Juarez;...
Ramona Grace Campbell
May 30, 2021
Ramona Grace Campbell, 78, of Stonington, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in her home. Ramona was born on October 14, 1942, in Loves Park, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Marian (Schewe) Buckalew. After earning an Associate’s Degree, she worked as a secretary at Sunstrand in...
R. "Rusty" Logue
May 30, 2021
Rusty Logue, 80, of Decatur, IL passed away on May 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Rusty was born on November 11, 1940 in Decatur, IL, the son of Jack and Vera Craft Logue. Rusty married Tammy Miller in 1992 in Decatur, IL. Tammy survives. Rusty is also survived by his sons:...
Curtis Beasley
May 27, 2021
Curtis Beasley, 64, entered day of rest on Thursday May 27th, 2021 @ 1pm. surrounded by his wife and family, at his home in Decatur, Illinois. Curtis Beasley was born December 13, 1956 in Brownsville, Tennessee to Tommie L. Beasley and Geraldine Adams Beasley. Curtis dedicated his working time to...
June E. Lindsten
May 27, 2021
June Elizabeth Lindsten (Christensen), 90, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. June was born June 8, 1930 in Evanston, Illinois. Her childhood years were lived in Glencoe, a suburb of Chicago. She graduated from New Trier High School in 1948. At an early age she studied tap and ballet and...
Stephen David Speagle
May 26, 2021
Stephen David Speagle passed into the loving hands of the Lord on May 26, 2021. He was born in Decatur, IL on August 19, 1946 to Kenneth and Wanda (Shepherd) Speagle. He leaves behind Sue, his loving wife of 54 years, sons Stephen Jr. (Rie), Aaron, daughter-in-law Julia, grandchildren David...
Rose Mary Wolfe
May 25, 2021
Rose Mary Wolfe went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born in rural Gridley, IL on March 12, 1922 to Ross and Ruth (Harvey) Bennett. After graduating from El Paso Township High School, Rose Mary worked briefly in...
Martha Young
May 25, 2021
Martha Ann Young, 88, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Martha was born May 17, 1933 the daughter of William and Zola Vaught. Martha is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years Raymond Jean Young; son, Mark Young; daughter, Nancy (Keith) Askins; brother, Bill Vaught; 5...
Elizabeth Taylor
May 20, 2021
Elizabeth G. Taylor ,93, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2021. Elizabeth was born July 30, 1927 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Buford and Gladyss King. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Dr. Charles Taylor. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Jack Wood;...