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Dana Hansen
Jul. 25, 2018
Dana K. Hansen, 73, of Decatur, passed away on July 25, 2018 at Fair Havens Christian Village. Dana was born on January 19, 1945 in Lincoln, IL to Merle and June (Carlson) Raquet. She loved music, singing, playing the organ, gardening and sewing, Dana leaves behind to cherish her precious...
Danny E. Bridgeman
Jul. 23, 2018
Danny Eugene Bridgeman, 63, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018. Danny was born on August 16, 1954 in Hannibal, MO, the son of Charles and Glenda (Camden) Bridgeman. He loved riding motorcycles and working on computers. Danny is survived by one son: Danny Bridgeman Jr; daughter,...
Danny Bridgeman
Jul. 23, 2018
Danny Eugene Bridgeman, 63, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018. Danny was born on August 16, 1954 in Hannibal, MO, the son of Charles and Glenda (Camden) Bridgeman. He loved riding motorcycles and working on computers. Danny is survived by one son: Danny Bridgeman Jr; daughter,...
James Castleman
Jul. 22, 2018
James Castleman, 76, of Forsyth, IL, passed away July 22, 2018 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Sammy E. "Butch" Bledsaw
Jul. 22, 2018
Sammy E. “Butch” Bledsaw, 69, of Warrensburg, entered Heaven’s gates July 22, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Sammy was born November 25, 1948 in Decatur, IL, the son of Samuel Martin and Janette (Miller) Bledsaw. He married Amy Hogan on October 17, 1998 in Decatur, IL. Sammy was a...
Helen June Sphar
Jul. 22, 2018
Helen June Sphar, 94, of Decatur, died July 22, 2018 in Decatur, IL. Helen was born June 16, 1924 in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Cameron and Nellie (Boggs) Withers. She married Lowell Vance Sphar on January 29, 1947 in Vandalia, IL. Helen was a member of Mound Chapel Church of God. She...
Margaret Naomi Frushour
Jul. 21, 2018
Margaret Naomi Frushour, 100, of Fort Worth Texas died at Baylor Scott and White, All Saints Medical Center. Margaret was born July 22, 1918 in Moweaqua, IL the daughter of Clifford Daniel and Frances (Lemme) Sanner. She married Paul M. Frushour on May 30, 1939 in St. Louis, MO. She was a...
Barbara J. Waymire
Jul. 20, 2018
Barbara June Waymire, 88, of Decatur, IL died on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan, IL. Barbara was born April 21, 1930 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Herbert and Eva (Morris) Plunkett. She married Earl A. Waymire on September 17, 1946 at the Church of God in Decatur,...
Daniel Fyke
Jul. 20, 2018
Daniel Fyke, 76, of Decatur, passed away on Friday July 20, 2018 at home with his family by his side. Visitation will be held at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 5 to 7 pm. The family of Daniel Fyke is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N...
Danny Read
Jul. 20, 2018
Danny Ray Read, 68, of Decatur departed this life on Friday July 20, 2018 at 11:01 p.m. at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. Danny was born March 1st. 1950 in Brownsville, TN to Lewis and Fannie Mae (Evans) Read. He was baptized at an early age and graduated from Stephen Decatur High...
Virgil Lee Deemer
Jul. 19, 2018
Virgil Lee Deemer, 86, of Decatur, passed away in his home on Thursday, July 19, 2018, surrounded by family. Virgil was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, on July 19, 1932 to Carlos and Meryle (Luce) Deemer. He was a 1950 graduate of East Liverpool High School. After graduation, he proudly served in...
Ruth Dalila Rios Castillo Owens
Jul. 13, 2018
Ruth Dalila Rios Castillo Owens, 57, of Argentina, died July 13, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Ruth was born February 21, 1961 in Ciudad Mante Tamps., Mexico, the daughter of Agustin Rios and Esperanza Castillo....