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Elsie B. (Thompson) Pembroke-Otto, 80, of Decatur, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Elsie was born July 2, 1938, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Leonard and Violet (Hopper) Thompson. Surviving are her five daughters; Kathleen (Mike) Beube of Decatur; Marcia (Mike)...

Peter Van Churukian of Decatur, IL, passed away on April 3, 2019, at his home after a short illness.  Peter was born in Terre Haute, IN, on June 15, 1951, a son of Dr. Giragos and Helen (Tootikian) Churukian.        Peter grew up in Paris, IL, where he played the tuba in the Paris High School...

Donnie O. Seelye, 64, of Decatur, IL passed away April 3, 2019 at his residence.  Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.

David Wayne Overlin, 30, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in his home.   David was born December 11, 1988, in Orlando, FL, to Wayne Allen and Tina Ann (Smith) Overlin. David had a big heart, loved cars and pouring concrete.  He is survived by his two...

Danny Ray Smith, 60, of Decatur, IL passed away April 2, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.    Danny was born September 1, 1958 in Decatur, IL, the son of Earl Richard and Leathy Bernice (Humphres) Smith.  He married Jennifer Coots on October 2, 2004, in Tulsa, OK.  Danny was employed as...

Michelle Renee Lewis, 59, of Moweaqua, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Michelle was born February 7, 1960, in Decatur, to Richard Wayne and Patricia Anne (Williamson) Sandage. She married Thomas Wayne Lewis on July 18, 1987 in Decatur. Michelle was a graduate of...

Sandra K. Brownlee, 73, of Decatur, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at her residence. Sandra was born June 1, 1945, the daughter of James “Jay” Speagle and Norma Morey-Crutcher Surviving are her son, Rodney Brownlee of Decatur; two daughters, Diane Strode of Decatur and Laurie (Val) McKean of...

Aryeon Zyrell Martez Irons, baby, of Decatur passed into the arms of Jesus on April 1, 2019 in Decatur, IL.  Aryeon was the the son of Antoneo Irons and Domecca Landrum.    Surviving are his parents; siblings, Antoneo Irons Jr., of Decatur, IL, Kindrick Irons of Decatur, IL, Ilyana Irons of...

Braxton Rey Allan Sweet, 12 days old, of Decatur, IL, passed away at St. John’s Hospital on March 31, 2019.  Braxton was born March 19, 2019 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Haley Elizabeth Dellert.  Braxton was survived by his mother, Haley and his large loving family.  Funeral service will be 1:00...

Diana Elizabeth Rule, 69 of Decatur IL, passed away Saturday, March 30th, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by her sisters and, most importantly, had all three of her children by her side. Diane was born on July 3rd, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Salvador and...

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald V. Novak, 56, of Decatur, IL., announces his passing at his home on Saturday, March 30, 2019.  Donnie will be forever remembered by his parents, Don and Kay Novak,  and his siblings Lisa Novak, Sherri (Jeff) Williams, and Jason (Jen) Novak.  Also...

Harry Edward “Ed” Heckman, Jr., 67, of Decatur, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Ed was born December 4, 1951, in Decatur, IL to Harry Edward and Doris Ellen (Wasson) Heckman. He married Denise Lorraine Finch on December 4, 1972, in Decatur. He...