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Pat Hayes
Nov. 11, 2020
Decatur – Pat Hayes, 62, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Pat was born in Decatur, IL, on September 27, 1958, the son of Laurence and Bernadine (Oller) Hayes. He worked as a metallurgical laboratory supervisor at Caterpillar and was a member of...
Betty J Lebo
Nov. 11, 2020
Betty Schroeder Lebo, 93, of Decatur, IL passed away November 11, 2020 at her residence. Betty was born November 13, 1926 in Watson, IL, the daughter of Tony W. and Ludie Keller Evans. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and a member of the M&M Sunday School Class; member of the...
Lois Kay Jackson
Nov. 10, 2020
TN - Lois Kay Jackson, 84, of Decatur, gained her heavenly wings on November 10, 2020 in White House, TN. Lois was born in Stambaugh, Michigan to Gustave and Josephine (Schmidt) Lindsten on October 15, 1936. She married the absolute love of her life, Richard Jackson, Jr. on June 26, 1955 at St....
David E. Maynard Sr.
Nov. 10, 2020
David E. Maynard, 67, of Niantic, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, surrounded by his family. David was born on March 15, 1953, in Eubank, Kentucky, the son of Otis and Opal Maynard. He was first married to Donna Dobson, he later married Kathi Lester. David is survived by 2...
Mr. Edward Lucas
Nov. 10, 2020
Edward W. Lucas, 80, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2020, after battling acute leukemia for 4 months, and to be with his granddaughter Heaven Leigh, and parents Dorothy and Joseph Lucas. Edward was born June 27, 1940 in Decatur, the son of Joseph and Dorothy Manning Lucas. He married...
James M. Keller
Nov. 09, 2020
DECATUR - James M. Keller, 74, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on November 9, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by the love of his wife and his children. Private family service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a future date. Jim was born August 22, 1946 in...
Robert O. Day
Nov. 09, 2020
Robert “Bob” Orin Day, 79, passed away on November 9, 2020, at Lincolnshire Place in Decatur, Illinois, much beloved by his family. He was born April 18, 1941, in Clinton, Illinois, the son of Orin L. Day and Jessie M. Day, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Kemper Military...
Gary L. Girard
Nov. 09, 2020
Gary L. Girard, 73, of Decatur, IL passed away on November 9, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.
Bonnie I. Bowlby
Nov. 08, 2020
Decatur – Bonnie I. Bowlby, 89, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, with her loving family by her side. Services to celebrate Bonnie’s life will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 on Wednesday...
Russell C. Buchanan
Nov. 07, 2020
Russell C. Buchanan, 80, of Decatur, IL passed away November 7, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Russell was born September 17, 1940, in Decatur, to Robert and Margaret (Jones) Buchanan. Russell was an Eagle Scout with Troop 25. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1962. He...
Irma Flynn
Nov. 06, 2020
Irma Flynn, 96, of Decatur, passed away on Nov. 6, 2020 at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur. Irma was born to Fred and Marie Rakowski on October 27, 1924 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Irma was the third of four daughters and grew up in Milwaukee during the depression. She had a strong connection...
Mary A. Haney
Nov. 06, 2020
Mary A. Haney, 95, of Decatur, Formerly of Macomb, IL passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born September 11, 1925, at home in St. David, IL to Mijo and Ernesta (Tomlianovich) Radosevich. She married Edward L. Haney on...