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Arlen Ray Skinner, Jr.
Oct. 10, 2018
Arlen Ray Skinner, Jr., 53, of Decatur, passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Arlen was born March 15, 1965, in Decatur, to Arlen Raye and Linda Kay (Hurley) Skinner. He married Thersia Lynn Russell on August 27, 1994, in Decatur, IL. Arlen loved...
David Boline
Oct. 10, 2018
David Eric Boline, 75, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:38 A.M., Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at HCR/ManorCare in Decatur, IL. David was born August 10, 1943, in Decatur, IL, the son of Glenn Ellis and Alice Loretta (Hale) Boline. He graduated from Decatur MacArthur High School. He served in the...
Wayne Donald Keller
Oct. 09, 2018
Wayne Donald Keller, 92, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Villa Health Care Center in Sherman, IL, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born September 17, 1926, in Decatur, to Theodore F. and Neda Ruth (Hughes) Keller. He married Evelyn Dunai, the mother of his children. She...
Harry Howard
Oct. 08, 2018
Harry Thomas Howard, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at St. Johns Hospital surrounded by family. . The family of Harry Thomas is being served by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and...
Gerald Wayne (Jerry Wayne) Stanley, Jr.
Oct. 07, 2018
DECATUR — Stanley Jr, Gerald Wayne (Jerry Wayne) age 54 died of unknown causes October 7th, 2018 Memorial Hospital Springfield IL. Jerry is survived by his daughters Rachelle Crandell-Stanley 2 Mulberry Grove IL, E. M. Stanley Decatur, IL. Siblings Mary Stanley, Wilbur Stanley, Thomas Field,...
Patricia Schlosser
Oct. 06, 2018
Patricia R. Schlosser, 70, of Decatur, IL passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 in her home. Pat was born May 24, 1948, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Glen Tucker / James and Edna Holmes. She married Gary Schlosser of Decatur. She was a homemaker, loved to golf and spend time with her...
John Chrisman
Oct. 06, 2018
John Chrisman, 89, of Mt Auburn, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 in his home with his loving family by his side. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Shirley L. Rentfrow
Oct. 06, 2018
Shirley L. Rentfrow, 89, of Melbourne went home to Heaven on Saturday October 6, 2018. She was a homemaker and the best chili maker in the whole world. She is survived by her daughters Linda (Mike) Carroll, Debra White, Patricia (Harold) Bowman-Yap, sons Richard, Charles (Betty) and Keith...
Josephine A. Shepherd
Oct. 06, 2018
Josephine A. Shepherd, 46, of Sullivan, IL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Josephine was born on November 7, 1971 in Decatur, IL to Wilma Beard. She is survived by her sister, Betty Pritchett; and her two sons, Billy Ashcraft and Michael Shepherd. She is preceded in...
Carol Jean Steward
Oct. 04, 2018
Carol Jean Steward, 61, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully at her residence. Carol was born March 8, 1957 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Louis W. and Ruby (White) Steward. Carol was a certified nurse’s aide. She enjoyed helping others who were in need. During her leisure time she...
Nancy J. Oakes
Oct. 03, 2018
Decatur – Nancy J. Oakes, 70, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in her home. Nancy was born April 3, 1948, in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Nelson and Juanita (Sanders) Wakefield. A member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish, Nancy retired from Mt. Zion High School where she...
Hattie Evelyn Stukins
Oct. 03, 2018
Hattie Evelyn Stukins of Decatur passed away surrounded by her family on October 3, 2018 at St Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Hattie was born September 5, 1933 in Decatur, Illinois to Martin Edward Tibbs and Mary Eva Fackler. She married Orville John Stukins Jr on August 27,1964 in...