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Virginia Sue Curlin, 91, of Decatur, passed away peacefully September 18, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Sue was born March 30, 1927 in Murray, KY, the daughter of Milburn Bryan and Genora Ann (Adams) Holland.  She married James Curlin on October 31, 1953 in Argenta, IL.    Sue was a teacher...

Decatur – Robert Dean Jones, Sr., 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Robert “Bob” was born to Thomas and Elizabeth Jones in Coffeen, IL. He retired from Wagner Castings Company after working there almost 35 years. His hobbies included coin...

Tiffany Gessaman, 43, of Decatur, IL died September 13, 2018 at her residence.  Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Stephen Lee Parker, 42, of Decatur, passed away at his home on September 12, 2018.   Stephen was born on March 29, 1976, the son of Danny Joe and Kendra Sue (Mair) Parker. He was a self-employed man who was known for his remarkable welding skills. He was also an avid sports fan, who enjoyed...

Jo Ella “Ella” Kidwell, 21, of Decatur, IL passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jo Ella was born on June 29, 1997 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of the late Sue Ellen (Reynolds) and Terry B. Kidwell. She attended Parsons Elementary School, Stephen Decatur...

Johnny Parrigan, 83, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 in Generations at McKinley Place. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Neta E. Cunningham, 94, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Generations at McKinley Place. Neta was born July 18, 1924, in Sparta, WI, to Ferdinand and Marie (Rosenow) Wendland. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Senior Center. She loved traveling overseas...

Willie Frazier, 45, of Chicago, died September 6, 2018 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, IL.    Willie was born May 1, 1973, in Chicago, IL, the son of Willie and Lenora (Inglam) Frazier.    He leaves behind to help cherish his memory his mother and father, Lenora and Willie; children, Andrea...

Paul G. Mattox, 90, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018, in his home surrounded by his family.  Paul was born January 3, 1928, in Mattoon, IL to William and Elsie (Creamer) Mattox. He proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian...

Ruth Ellen Heidlebaugh Durham has passed from this life on September 5, 2018. Born August 13, 1942 in Decatur to Leota Dell Farrell Peters and Ervin Lynn Heidlebaugh, she has led a full and interesting life. Among her various passions were playing music, gazing at the stars, solving various types...

Roger Phillip Propst, 77, of Decatur, passed away September 4, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  Roger was born December 20, 1940 in Decatur, IL, the son of, Carl and Mildred (Whitted) Propst.  He married Mary Carroll on July 17, 1960 in Decatur, IL.    Roger worked as a diesel mechanic for many...