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Alan Craig Girard
Jul. 26, 2019
Alan Craig Girard, 66, of Decatur, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. Alan was born December 16, 1952, in Decatur, the son of Arthur and Nina (Brownlee) Girard. Surviving are his wife, Jodi (Flemming) Girard; his children, Ben (Sabrina)...
Patricia Anne Sandage
Jul. 25, 2019
Patricia Anne Sandage, 87, of Moweaqua, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. She was born July 21, 1932, in Decatur, IL to George and Anne (Donahey) Williamson. She was a member of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association Retirees). She enjoyed...
John Mikel Nance
Jul. 23, 2019
John Mikel Nance born May 14, 1959 passed away in his home July 23, 2019. He is survived by his son Josey, and sister Tammy. A private memorial service will be held by the family. Those who knew John all agree- he was a hard-working occasional hellrasier with a love for music, history, and the...
Janet Elaine Humble Roundtree
Jul. 22, 2019
Janet Elaine Humble Roundtree, 70, woman of God, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, of Decatur, IL arrived in heaven on July 22, 2019 (3:43 a.m.) at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 2 from 5-7 p.m. with a funeral service on Saturday,...
Judith A. Wallace
Jul. 21, 2019
Judith Wallace, 80, formerly of Springfield IL, died July 21, 2019, in her daughter’s home in Champaign, IL. She was born August 10, 1938, in Decatur, IL to Glenn and Pauline (Kraft) Flanders. She married Joseph B. Wallace and he passed away July 11, 2002. Judy worked at her husband’s business...
Tamala L. Bering-Morris
Jul. 21, 2019
Tamala L. Bering-Morris, 58, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born on March 24, 1961 in Decatur, a daughter of Wilson Morrison and Betty J. (Beal) Bering III. She married Larry Morris on May 14, 2016 in Springfield; he survives,...
Melody Ann Earl
Jul. 21, 2019
Melody passed away July 21, 2019, in the arms of her loving family. Melody was born on May 31, 1948, in Decatur, IL. She married Robert W. Earl, Sr. and in that union she was blessed with the love of her life, her son Robert W. Earl, Jr. Carrying on her memories are her son, her sisters; Nancy...
Janice Shelton
Jul. 20, 2019
Janice W. Shelton, 71, of Decatur, IL, passed away July 20, 2019 at Fair Havens Christian Village. Janice was born December 13, 1947 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of John F. and Marjorie L. (Jones) Bergandine. She married Jack Shelton during 1987 and he preceded her in death. Janice was a...
Judith M. Harper
Jul. 19, 2019
Judith M. Harper, 57, of Decatur, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Judith "Judy" Marie Harper
Jul. 19, 2019
Judy “JuJu” Marie Harper, 57, of Decatur, passed away at her residence in Decatur on July 19, 2019. Judy was born April 4, 1962 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Dale Henry and Loma Marie (Rich) Harper. She enjoyed fishing, bonfires, dancing, laughing, enjoying life and had a special...
Hugh J. Conerty Jr.
Jul. 18, 2019
Hugh James Conerty, Jr., 85, of Decatur, IL passed away July 18, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. Hugh was born August 14, 1933 in Urbana, IL, the son of, Hugh James and Mary Helen (Henry) Conerty, Sr. He married Judy Kibler on August 11, 1956 in Urbana, IL. Hugh was a...
Holden "Mighty Mouse" Wyatt Ford
Jul. 18, 2019
Holden “Mighty Mouse” Wyatt Ford, infant twin and son of, Drew Clayton and Danielle Marie (Powell) Ford, was placed in the arms of Jesus, on July 18, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Holden was born May 26, 2019, in Decatur, IL. He is survived by his parents; his six siblings,...