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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Sue Mathews (Pam) of Decatur, Illinois; born on April 2, 1958. She peacefully passed at home in her sleep on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the age of 60 years. Pam will be lovingly remembered and survived by her husband Jim Mathews,...

Brian Christopher Rhoades, 41, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his residence. Brian was born November 9, 1977, the son of William III and Leslie Swearingen Rhoades. Surviving are his parents, a brother, Brady (Emily) Rhoades of Decatur; three nieces, Ella, Linny, and Anna;...

Decatur – Se’Jhan Gabriel Coleman, infant son of DeAndrew “Drew” Washington and Alicia N. Coleman, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Se’Jhan is survived by his father, Drew Washington and his mother, Alicia Coleman; siblings: Julian Coleman, A’Shyah Coleman,...

Junior Maurice Fox, 88, of Decatur passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home.  He was born May 13, 1930 in Bearsdale, the son of Arthur and Eunice Stanley Fox.  He married Alice Templin on December 1, 1988 in Nashville, Tennessee.  She preceded him in death on November 18,...

Gary Robert Nellins, 75, of Decatur, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, in his home surrounded by his family.  Gary was born March 15, 1943, in Waukegan, IL, to George Andrew and Mary Catherine (Gardner) Nellins. He married Sue Jeanette Hilbert on August 14, 1965 in Decatur, IL. He retired...

Lynn Sumpter, 68, of Decatur, passed on January 17, 2019. Born in Decatur on February 24, 1950, Lynn was the daughter of Earl and Patricia (Walker) Lewis. She retired from Spice of Life in 2015.  In her earlier age, she worked for Bel Air Vet Clinic which stemmed her long lifetime passion for...

Connie Denise Lyons, 73, of Toledo, IL, passed away January 17, 2019, in Toledo, IL with her family by her side.    Connie was born December 24, 1945 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kermit and Betty L. (Mallinson) Spera.  She married Lawrence J. Lyons on December 16, 1994 in St. Charles,...

Decatur – Jane Marceil Farrell, 90, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 17, 2019, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jane was born March 23, 1928, in Pekin, IL, the daughter of Elwood Louis and Margaret Marie (Saylor) Haacke. A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and Decatur AMBUCS,...

Gerda M. Fields, 91, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth.  Gerda was born May 31, 1927, in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of Gustav and Emma (Balczuweit) Westermann. She lived through World War II in Germany and survived the Allied...

James Taylor Schrum, 75, of Decatur, passed away at 3:34 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his home.  Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur is handling the arrangements.

Doris Marie Dinkins, 73, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully January 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  Doris was born January 26, 1945 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Clifford and Florence (Baker) Grant.  She married Billy Dinkins and he preceded her in death.   Doris was a laborer for many...

Lacefene “Lacie” Sample Goller, age 84, passed away Sunday, January 13 at Imboden Creek Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday, January 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Star of Hope Chapel Mausoleum at...