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Delbert Wayne Schniepp, 92, of Decatur, died June 23, 2018 at Generations at McKinley Court, Decatur, IL. Delbert was born February 21, 1926 in Decatur, IL, the son of Otto F. and Alma F. (Zander) Schniepp. He was a graduate of Effingham High School. He married Leta I. Bryant on December 5, 1948...

James Anthony “Jim” Dasenbrock, 73, of Decatur, IL died June 23, 2018, at Sullivan Health Care Center. Jim was born June 13, 1945 in Effingham, IL, the son of Ralph Ferdinand and Agnes Catherine (Koester) Dasenbrock. James was a veteran of the US Army. Jim married Frances Darlene Kennedy on...

Carolyn Kay Stiles, 71, of Jerseyville, formerly of Decatur, went to be home with the Lord on June 23, 2018. Carolyn was born November 27, 1946, in Decatur, to Lawrence and Elnora (Runion) Stiles. She was a former employee of Federal Kemper Insurance Company. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and...

The morning of June 22, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis MO, Beverly Diane Helm 64, of Decatur, departed this life to take her place in the kingdom of heaven, with her children by her side. Beverly was born April 26, 1954 in Lincoln, IL, her life touched the hearts of many. She will...

Eileen Kirkland, 92, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Mason Point in Sullivan. Eileen was born November 23, 1925, in Decatur, IL, to John Grant and Cordelia May (Johnson) Fisher. She married John R. Kirkland and he precedes her in death. She is survived by her four children,...

Joel Ian Novick, 52, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, with his loving wife by his side. Visitation services to celebrate the life of Joel Novick will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Graveside...

Elsie “Jean” Virgil, 68, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Fair Havens Christian Village. Jean was born September 18, 1949, in Decatur, IL to Charles S. and Norma Jean (Carter) Madden. Jean was raised by her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. G.J. Carter. She married John Mark Virgil...

Arlene Norma Carroll, 95, of Decatur, IL went to her heavenly home and into the arms of Jesus on June 17, 2018 in her home, with loved ones at her side. Arlene was born February 23, 1923 in Decatur, IL to Albert Ney Spitzer and Verna (Ashcraft) Spitzer, the oldest of two children. She married her...

Barbara Ann Smith, 78, of Decatur, IL passed away June 17, 2018 at her residence with family and friends by her side. Barbara was born July 5, 1939 in Decatur, IL the daughter of George Edgar and Minnie Rosetta (Snyder) Hartwig. She married Charles E. Smith on June 8, 1975 in Decatur, IL. Barbara...

Mr William Chepan, 66, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, June, 16, 2018 in his home. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Alpha Louise Taylor, 80, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her family. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Eric Lavelle “Noonie” Banks, 47, of Decatur, died June 14, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Eric was born November 6, 1970, the son of JT Mills and Juanita Banks. He was employed with Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was a member of the Masons. During his leisure he enjoyed working on...