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Rocky Dee Bundy
Mar. 27, 2021
Rocky Dee Bundy, 65, passed away March 27, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Rocky was born March 11, 1956 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Jimmie and Norma (Minnis) Bundy. He married Christie Roberts on March 13, 1993 in Decatur. Following Rocky’s graduation from Eisenhower High School in 1974,...
Violet Rose Bohannon
Mar. 26, 2021
Violet Rose Bohannon, infant, passed away March 26, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Violet was the daughter of June Deihs and Joshua Bohannon. Private services will be held at a later date. The Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Violet. Condolences may be left to...
Mary Edith Christensen
Mar. 24, 2021
Mary Edith Christensen, 50, of Decatur, IL passed away March 24, 2021 at her residence. Mary was born October 12, 1970 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Ward and Donna (Devoss) Johnson. She married Brian Christensen on October 7, 1994 in Marshall, MN. Mary served as a customer service...
David R. Goodrich
Mar. 24, 2021
Decatur – David R. Goodrich, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Villa Clara Post Acute Care, Decatur, IL. David was born July 27, 1936, in Hammond, IL, the son of Alfred “Ralph” and Esther (Burcham) Goodrich. He worked as a machinist for Allis Chalmers before working at...
Terry L Atchason
Mar. 22, 2021
Terry L. Atchason, age 68, of Decatur, IL, died March 22, 2021 at Decatur Rehab and Health Care. He was the son of Alva and Leona (Slayback) Atchason . 1970 grad of Stephen Decatur High School. He worked at Firestone, Zexel and ADM as a supervisor and laborer. He liked to play softball and was an...
James "Jim" Wisley
Mar. 22, 2021
James “Jim” Ellis Wisley ,73, of Decatur passed away March 22, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jim was born August 31, 1947 in Decatur, Il, the son of Owen and Carolyn Wisley. Surviving is his wife, Cheryl; son, Aron (Christina Chalmers) Wisley brother, Thomas (Patti) Wisley; grandchildren,...
Lynn M. Weltmer
Mar. 20, 2021
Decatur – Lynn M. Weltmer, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Lynn was born December 14, 1930, in St. Joseph, MO, the son of Frank and Florence (McLaughlin) Weltmer. He was a 45 year member of First Congregational Church, 55 year member of...
Duane Eric Reeves
Mar. 20, 2021
Duane Eric Reeves, 47, of Decatur passed away March 20, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with the love of his life and his mother by his side. Duane was born April 7, 1973, in Boulder, CO, the son of Robert Reeves and Paula (Sardina) Gonsalves. Duane graduated in 1991 from Lake Park H.S. In...
Angel Jesus Arauz
Mar. 20, 2021
Angel J. Arauz, 18, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 in his home. Rest In Peace Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home
Sharon E. Simmons
Mar. 19, 2021
Clinton – Sharon E. Simmons, 69, of Clinton, IL, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Sharon was born February 20, 1952, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Armsworth) Sutton. A member of First United Methodist Church in Clinton, Sharon worked as an...
Terry Lee McWilliams
Mar. 19, 2021
On Friday, March 19, 2021, at 11:17 p.m., Terry Lee McWilliams “Magoo,” loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa passed away at age 61 from Covid pneumonia. Terry was born August 12, 1959 in Decatur, Illinois, son of Kenneth and Patricia (Rapp) McWilliams. Terry met the love of his life...
Judith L McElfresh
Mar. 19, 2021
Judith L. McElfresh, 77, of Decatur, IL passed away March 19, 2021 at her residence. Jude was born April 11, 1943 in Norwalk, CT, the daughter of Bernard and Louise (Reichert) Buba. At the age of 21 she purchased a one way ticket and moved to Hawaii. She stayed there for 11 ½ years in Honolulu...