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Louie Wayne Whitehead
Aug. 31, 2018
Louie Wayne Whitehead, 50, passed away on August 31, 2018 in his home. He was born on October 2, 1967 to Donald Whitehead and Barbara Hardy in Decatur, IL. Louie was a skilled mechanic and carpenter and enjoyed his work. He also enjoyed building and creating new things, spending time with his...
Curt Lynn Morris
Aug. 31, 2018
Springfield – Curt Lynn Morris, 67, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Decatur passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at Brother James Court, Springfield, IL. Private graveside services will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Mary Alice Brickey
Aug. 30, 2018
Mary Alice Brickey, 91, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side, August 30, 2018.Mary was born May 19, 1927 in Cambridge City, IN, the daughter of William Samuel and Lillie (Walsh) Combs. She married Orville Brickey on March 22, 1947, in Charleston,...
Eleanor Tarvin
Aug. 29, 2018
Eleanor M. (McCauley) Tarvin, 89, of Decatur, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 29, 2018 at 4:48 pm at St. Mary’s Hospital with her husband of 70 years and their 3 children by her side. Eleanor was the youngest of three children born to George and Kitty McCauley on July 17,...
Zy'Aira Nevaeh Adams
Aug. 26, 2018
Zy’Aira Nevaeh Renae Adams, 10 months, went home to her heavenly creator, August 26, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Zy’Aira was born September 30, 2017, in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Luther Adams and Tearria Hollins. She was survived by her parents;...
Marie "Celene" Wilson
Aug. 23, 2018
Arkansas – Marie “Celene” Wilson (Moody) departed this life August 23rd, 2018 in Calico Rock, AR. She was born November 3rd, 1943 in Taylorville, IL. She married LaVerne Wilson on December 28th, 1975 and was preceded in death by both husband and mother, Jacqueline Moody (Martin). She has three...
Darrell Eugene Strohl
Aug. 23, 2018
Darrell Eugene Strohl, 83, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully, August, 23, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur. Darrell was born June 8, 1935 in Mode, IL, the son of Clyde Darrell and Lucille (Arthur) Strohl. He was a veteran of the US Army. On March 24, 1956 in Saginaw, MI, he...
George James Park
Aug. 23, 2018
George James Park, 69, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully, 7:45 PM, August 23, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. George was born October 27, 1948, in Decatur, IL, the son of Andrew R. and Lena (Conroy) Park Jr. He married Linda Unland on April 6, 2002 in Decatur,...
Da'launi Faith Robinson
Aug. 19, 2018
Baby, Da’launi Faith Robinson, “Our Ladybug”, entered into the loving arms of Jesus to rest in Heaven on August 19, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. She leaves behind her parents, D’arcey Robinson and Otiyuna Franklin; brothers, Amir and Brian Armour of Decatur, IL; grandparents,...
Frank C. Tyrolt
Aug. 16, 2018
Decatur – Frank Tyrolt, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 16, 2018. Frank was born the fourth of five children March 26, 1933 in Lyons, Illinois to Otto and Anna (Masilunas) Tyrolt. He graduated from Morton Community High School in 1950. After graduating in 1954...
Thomas D. "Tommy" Isenberg
Aug. 16, 2018
Decatur – Thomas D. “Tommy” Isenberg passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on August 16, 2018. Tom was born on June 6, 1943 to Ward and Eugenia (Douglas) Isenberg. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1961. He was an avid fisherman. He loved to play the banjo and spent long...
Roy Russell
Aug. 13, 2018
Roy Russell, 86, of Forsyth, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.