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William Robert "Bobby" Farrar
Dec. 06, 2018
Decatur – William Robert “Bobby” Farrar, 52, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018. Bobby was born November 21, 1966, in Kankakee, IL, the son of William D. and Sharon (Sadler) Farrar. Surviving is his siblings: Mary Farrar, Joseph Farrar and Richard Farrar all of Decatur. Bobby...
Carla J. Clark
Dec. 05, 2018
Carla J. Clark, 57, of Decatur, IL passed away December 5, 2018 with her family by her side. Carla was born February 15, 1961 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Clifford and Ellen (Kruger) Clark. Carla married Luis G. Paz on October 31, 1995 in St. Petersburg, FL. Carla was a registered nurse...
William Neal
Dec. 05, 2018
William Neal, 85, of Decatur passed away on December 5, 2018 at Heartland Living Center. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home of Decatur.
William "Bill" Milburn Neal
Dec. 05, 2018
Decatur – William “Bill” Milburn Neal, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Heartland Healthcare, Decatur. Bill was born March 19, 1933, in Bement, IL, the son of John and Mary (Shonkwiler) Neal. A U.S. Navy veteran, and member of First Christian Church in Canton, Bill...
Marilyn Brandt
Dec. 04, 2018
Marilyn Brandt, 83, of Decatur, passed away on December 4, 2018 at Heartland Living Center. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/ Fairlawn Funeral Home of Decatur.
Patsy Diane Monroe
Dec. 04, 2018
Patsy Diane Monroe, 66, of Decatur, passed away at her residence on December 4, 2018. Patsy was born August 20, 1952 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of James Franklin and Evelyn Mae (Stout) Monroe. She was employed at Caterpillar Inc. and served as an assembler. She will be greatly missed by her...
Marilyn Yvonne Brandt
Dec. 04, 2018
Marilyn Yvonne Brandt, 83, of Decatur, IL passed away December 4, 2018 at Heartland Living Center in Decatur. Marilyn was born September 4, 1935 in Buckhart Township, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Ada Irene Barnes. She married Richard L. Brandt on April 30, 1955 in Decatur, IL. Marilyn...
Melody Evetta
Dec. 02, 2018
Melody Evetta, 67, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at her home, December 2, 2018. Melody was born February 28, 1951 in Pekin, IL, the daughter of Vernie Shallenburger and Adda (Robertson) Juhl. Melody had served as a customer service representative for Humana Health Care. Bus Driver...
Stanley H. "Buck" Hill
Dec. 01, 2018
Decatur – Stanley H. “Buck” Hill, 93 of Springfield, IL, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Heritage Health, Springfield. Buck was born March 29, 1925, in Decatur, IL, the son of Floyd and Helen (Crouch) Hill. A U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, Buck worked at Borg Warner...
Lee Elmer Eckhardt
Dec. 01, 2018
Lee Elmer Eckhardt, 60, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Lee was born August 2, 1958, in Decatur, IL, the son of Lloyd Elmer and Marie Eloise (McQueen) Eckhardt. Lee was employed as an IT technician and worked for 40 years...
Jerald E. Durbin
Dec. 01, 2018
Jerald E. Durbin, 66, of Decatur, passed away Saturday morning, December 1, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jerald was born November 28, 1952, in Decatur, IL to Vincent and Thelma (Branson) Durbin. He married Susan Heidemann on July 18, 1998, in Decatur, IL. Jerald loved to...
Barbara S. Otto
Nov. 30, 2018
Barbara Sue Otto, 78, of Decatur, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born April 7, 1940, in Decatur, IL to Harry Gordon and Marie (Knight) Utley. She married Julius G. Otto on January 16, 1960 in Decatur, IL. He passed away March 16, 2016. Barbara...