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Patrick Adams
Aug. 03, 2018
Patrick Adams, 56, of Decatur, died August 3, 2018 in Decatur, IL. Patrick was born December 7, 1961 in Decatur, IL the son of Thomas and Jeanette Adams, Jr. He worked as a handyman in the community. He was a veteran of the US ARMY. Surviving are his siblings Pam Neibuhr of Springfield, IL,...
James E. Brohard
Aug. 01, 2018
James E. Brohard, 87, of Decatur, IL died August 1, 2018 at Generation at McKinley Place. James was born June 1, 1931 in Decatur, IL, the son of James Omer and Genta Eva (Freels) Brohard. James was a lifetime railroad employee serving the Norfolk Southern Railway for many years. He was a...
Charles Allen Sides
Aug. 01, 2018
Charles Allen Sides, 62, of Decatur, IL passed away August 1, 2018 at his residence. Charlie was born November 2, 1955 in Sullivan, IL, the son of Lloyd Elmer and Evelyn Joan (Aldridge) Sides. Charlie was a laborer for Mueller Company. He was a member of Forsyth United Methodist Church. He...
Baby Benjamin Edward Wempen
Aug. 01, 2018
Baby Benjamin Edward Wempen, son of Dylan and Jennifer (Shackelford) Wempen, was placed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 1, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences may be...
Eugenea May "Gina" Larry
Jul. 30, 2018
Eugenea May “Gina” Larry, 74, of Decatur, passed away peacefully, July 30, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Gina was born April 10, 1944 in Decatur a daughter of Homer and Shirley (High) Jacoby. She married James Patrick Larry on June 27, 1983 in Decatur, IL. Gina was a computer...
Ned I. Cummings
Jul. 30, 2018
Ned I. Cummings, 91, of Decatur, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018. Ned was born January 24, 1927, in Springfield Illinois, the son of Clarence and Lillias (Dial) Cummings. He was married to Sandra M. (Swim) Cummings on November 8, 1953. They shared over sixty-four years together. They were...
Thomas Leon Jones
Jul. 29, 2018
Leon Jones, 89, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Fair Havens Christian Home. Leon was born April 1, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Frank Wister and Abie Celeste (Harris) Jones. He married Lois May Brockway in 1953. She passed away in 1992. Leon was a clerk for 38 ½ years for...
Joshua Matthew Orr
Jul. 29, 2018
Joshua Matthew Orr, 20, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018, in his home. Josh was born August 24, 1997, in Normal, IL to Jeffrey Michael and Debbie Leanne (Morgan) Orr. Growing up, Josh was always active in sports. He played T-ball and baseball when he was a kid, and loved football and...
Sondra Kelm
Jul. 28, 2018
Sondra Kelm, 79, of Decatur, passed away on July 28, 2018. A visitation to honor her life will be held at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home on Friday, August 3rd, 2018 from 5 to 7 pm. The family of Sondra Kelm is being served by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL...
Judith M. "Judie" Oros
Jul. 26, 2018
Decatur – Judith M. “Judie” Oros, 77, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Judie was born January 24, 1941 in Granite City, IL, the daughter of John and Marie (Murray) Stanek. She was a homemaker and she married Edward E. Oros June 25, 1960. Judie is...
Stephen Bradley "Brad" Benton
Jul. 26, 2018
Sullivan – Stephen Bradley “Brad” Benton, 70, of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Brad was born November 17, 1947 in Decatur, IL, the son of James and Janette (Ruch) Benton. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brad worked in the insurance and car business and...
Robert Paul Moore
Jul. 25, 2018
Robert Paul Moore, 54, of Decatur, IL died July 25, 2018 at his residence. Robert was born October 8, 1963 in Decatur, IL, the son of Gordon and Doris (Stolte) Moore. He was employed by Mueller company for 20 years serving as a forklift operator and CNC machinist. He was an avid Bears fan...