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Joyce Faye Oleson
Jan. 05, 2020
Joyce Faye Oleson passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 5, 2020. Joyce was born April 29, 1942 in Oakland, California. She was the daughter of Robert and Beverly (Johnson) Ingram. Joyce married Everette Emery Oleson on June 23, 1962. He preceded her in death on May 17,...
Rocky Allen Larry
Jan. 05, 2020
Rocky Allen Larry, 70, of Decatur, IL passed away January 5, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Rocky was born September 1, 1949 in Decatur, IL, the son of Morris and Virginia (Jinks) Larry. He married Phyllis “Lyn” Funkhouser on June 4, 1971 in Decatur, IL. Rocky was a veteran of the US Army....
Linda Beth Orr
Jan. 05, 2020
Linda B. Orr, 69, of Decatur, passed away January 5, 2020 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Linda was born on April 7, 1950, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Jack and Betty (Schneider) Atchison. She graduated from Maroa-Forsyth High School and attended Millikin University. Linda married Ed Orr on...
John Wesley Huddleston
Jan. 04, 2020
John Wesley Huddleston, 60, of Decatur, IL passed away January 4, 2020 at his residence. John was born June 29, 1959 in Decatur, IL, the son of Virgil and Nettie (Evans) Huddleston. John was a farmer for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends as well as fishing...
Florence Edwards
Jan. 03, 2020
Florence Edwards, 86, of Warrensburg, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 in her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Ronald Gene Harrington
Jan. 02, 2020
Ronald Gene Harrington, 70, of Decatur, IL passed away January 2, 2020 at his residence. Ronald was born May 22, 1949 in Decatur, IL, the son of Chester and Betty (Greenwood) Harrington. He worked as a cook and kitchen staff at Steak n Shake. He loved to fish during his leisure time and...
Mildred Virginia Hicks
Jan. 01, 2020
Mildred Virginia Hicks, 92, of Decatur, IL, passed away January 1, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mildred was born May 5, 1927 in Ramsey, IL, the daughter of John Alfred and Sarah Frances (Dilbeck) Eller. Mildred married Clyde E. Hicks on November 10, 1944 in Fayette County. He preceded...
Gary Wayne Wiele
Dec. 31, 2019
Gary Wayne Wiele, 76, of Brimfield, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born January 16, 1943 in Burlington, IA to Wayne and Betty (Leaverton) Wiele. He married Alma K. Kataoka on October 4, 1975. She survives along with his two...
Carl Leevy
Dec. 31, 2019
Carl Leevy, 48, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Beverly Jean Klein
Dec. 29, 2019
Beverly Jean Klein, 79, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, in her home. Beverly was born October 29, 1940, in Moweaqua, IL to Robert Elda and Bessie Ellen (Campbell) Clark. She married David Frederick Klein on July 16, 1960. He passed away August 4, 2017. Beverly was an avid St....
Raymond W. McCarty
Dec. 28, 2019
Raymond William McCarty, 63, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his living family. Raymond was born October 9, 1956, in Decatur, IL to Charles William and Sallie Ann (Britton) McCarty. He loved racing and was a longtime fixture of...
Melvin C. Whittington
Dec. 28, 2019
Forsyth – Melvin C. Whittington, 92, of Forsyth, IL, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Hickory Point Christian Village Rehab, with his family by his side. Melvin was born November 27, 1927, in Cowden, the son of John and Edith (Curtis) Whittington. Melvin graduated from Cowden High...