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Lois E. Hupp
Feb. 18, 2019
Lois E. Hupp, 88, of Oreana, IL passed away February 18, 2019 at her home. Lois was born on January 1, 1931, the daughter of Chester and Hazel (McConnell) Ferrill. Lois was a graduate of Argenta-Oreana High School in 1948. She married Robert E. Hupp on May 2, 1952 in Oreana, IL, and they...
Richard C. Smith
Feb. 15, 2019
Richard Cecil Smith, 66, of Decatur, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Richard was born August 21, 1952 in Decatur, IL to Cecil Benton and Nellie Pauline (Horn) Smith. He proudly served 21 years in the Army National Guard. He married Marilyn Nene on December 1,...
Craig Ernest Irvin
Feb. 15, 2019
Craig was born on November 20, 1957 in Decatur the son of Georgia Ann and Earnest Wayne Irvin. Craig is survived by his brother, Richard Wayne (Tammy) Irvin, sister Susan Kay (John) McClelland, twin sister Carol Elaine (Dennis) Cunningham, sister-in-law Lisa (Smith) Irvin, as well as many nieces,...
Oliver Parker Bayless
Feb. 14, 2019
Oliver Parker Bayless, 9 months, of Decatur, IL passed into heaven with his family by his side, February 14, 2019. Oliver was born May 3, 2018 in Decatur, the son of, Colton and Hannah (Renfro) Bayless. His parents will always remember him as their “Little Warrior”. Surviving are his parents,...
Michael R. Butler
Feb. 13, 2019
Michael Ray Butler, 71, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully, February 13, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Michael was born April 10, 1947 in Decatur, IL, the son of James and Eileen Butler. He married Jody Lynn Nicol on July 3, 1966, in Decatur, IL. Michael was a painter for Caterpillar...
Patricia Roderick
Feb. 13, 2019
Patricia Rose Roderick, 86, of Decatur, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born December 1, 1932 in Springfield, IL to Dwight and Pearl (Stogdill) Westbrook. She married Donald Leroy Roderick on September 11, 1949....
Matthew L. McCool
Feb. 11, 2019
Matthew L. McCool, 46, passed away February 11, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Jan Marie Fisher-Jones
Feb. 11, 2019
Jan Marie Fisher-Jones, 58, of Decatur, passed away Monday morning, February 11, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side. Jan was born October 11, 1960, in Decatur, IL to Charles Lee and Alice Carol (Hickenbottom) Fisher. She married Michael Clark Jones on August 11,...
Thomas Harrison Jr.
Feb. 11, 2019
Thomas Harrison Jr., 74, of Oakley passed away on February 11, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are incomplete in Graceland/ Fairlawn Funeral Home of Decatur.
James "Vernon" Allen Sr.
Feb. 11, 2019
James “Vernon” Allen Sr., 79, of Brownsville, Tennessee, formerly of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. James was born September 2, 1939, in Brownsville, Tennessee, the son of Joshua and Henrietta (Cooper) Allen. He married Dollie Mae Blair on January 19, 1960 in Brownsville,...
Helen B. Kobosky
Feb. 11, 2019
Helen Bertha Kobosky, 92, of Decatur, formerly of Danville, IL, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019, in her home. Helen was born July 31, 1926, in Danville, IL to James and Iva (Lappin) Jameson. She married Eugene Kobosky on March 19, 1944 in Danville, IL. He passed away October 20, 1993....
F. Duane Boriff
Feb. 10, 2019
Decatur – F. Duane Boriff, 86, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Duane was born October 31, 1932 in Grundy County, MO, the son of Forrest G. and Elnora (Wood) Boriff. He graduated from Trenton High School, attended Trenton Junior College and the...