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John David Lee
Apr. 14, 2021
John David Lee, 67, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Fair Havens Senior Living in Decatur, IL. John was born August 14, 1953, the son of Davey D. Lee and Dorothy H. (Carty) Lee. He worked as a truck driver until suffering a stroke in 2014. Following his stroke, he loved going to St....
Janis Arlene Bulger
Apr. 13, 2021
Janis Arlene (Fife) Bulger passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Fair Havens Senior Living Center, Decatur, IL. Jan was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Ellsworth Le Grande and Irma Marcella (Ross) Fife. Her name was taken from a theater marquis where “Elsie Janis” and “Arlene Whalen” were listed....
Gerald E. "Jerry" Pasley Sr.
Apr. 13, 2021
Gerald E. “Jerry” Pasley, Sr, 82, of Oakley, IL passed away on April 13, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on March 31, 1939 in Decatur, the son of Leo and Charlotte Alberts Pasley. Jerry married the love of his life, Nadine Martin on May 24, 1957 in Decatur. Nadine, his wife...
Beverly Ann Portwood
Apr. 12, 2021
Beverly Ann Portwood, 93, of Decatur, IL passed away April 12, 2021 at her residence. Beverly was born January 14, 1928 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Eddie R and Verbal (Post) Griffith. She married William E. Portwood on April 17, 1949 in Decatur, IL. Beverly was a member of Grace United...
Donald Leith
Apr. 11, 2021
Donald Leith ,89, of Decatur, IL passed away April 11, 2021 at his residence. Don was born November 10, 1931 in Effingham IL, the son of Kenneth and Mildred Leith. Surviving is his son, Chris Leith; daughter-in-law, Judy Leith; sister, Carol Miller as well as many extended family and friends. He...
John Wilson
Apr. 10, 2021
John Wilson ,70, of Decatur, IL passed away April 10, 2021 at Fairhaven Christian Village. John was born August 1, 1950 in Kansas City MO, the son of Jay and Ramah Stith. Surviving is his wife, Lois Wilson; sons, John Troy (Michelle and Joseph Lee Wilson; daughter, Crystal (Charles) Nance;...
Jo Ann Carr
Apr. 10, 2021
Jo Ann Carr, 68, of Urbana, IL passed away April 10, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Jo Ann was born October 24, 1952 in Tuscola, IL the daughter of John Thomas and Viola Lucille (Van Zant) Lloyd. Jo Ann was a 1970 graduate of Tuscola High School. She attended and graduated from...
Mary A Gardner
Apr. 10, 2021
FORSYTH- Mary A. Gardner, 96 of Forsyth, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. Services to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at 11 am Friday, April 16, 2021 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10 am until the service time. Interment will be in Maroa...
Dickie Alan Johnson
Apr. 09, 2021
Dickie Alan Johnson, 73, of Decatur, went home to be with Jesus, Friday, April 9, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. A service to celebrate his life will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM...
Deangalo Roman Montinez Underwood
Apr. 08, 2021
Deangalo Roman Montinez Underwood Jr. Infant, passed into the arms of Jesus of April 8, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Deangalo was born the son of Deangalo Roman Montinez Underwood and Sedari Lasenby and they survive. Also surviving are his grandparents, Victor Prince, Eddie B. Wilson,...
Larry Ray Jackson
Apr. 08, 2021
Larry Jackson ,74, of Sullivan, IL passed away April 8, 2021 at residence. Larry was born December 15, 1946 in Owensboro, KY, the son of H.P. and Virginia Jackson. Surviving is his Companion, Cathy Minnis; daughter, Beth Minnis sisters, Gail Prince and Malia Jackson; grandchildren, Christopher...
Irma R Sebright-Lewis
Apr. 07, 2021
Decatur –Irma Rae Sebright-Lewis, 83 of Decatur, formerly of Lovington, passed away at 6:17 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Manor Court in Clinton. Irma was born on September 21, 1937 a daughter of Delmar and Ruth (Coffman) Baumgardner. She worked for many years as a hairdresser. Irma married...