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Roger Baker
Mar. 11, 2018
Roger A Baker 64 of Decatur died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Roger was born March 3, 1954 in Decatur, IL to Raymond Baker and Dorothy Bodine (wells) He worked construction and roofing for many years. Roger is survived by his sons Jason Baker and Chad Baker,...
Kathleen Winholtz
Mar. 11, 2018
Kathleen Joan Winholtz, 64, of Decatur, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home. Kathleen was born August 7, 1953 in Patchogue, NY, the daughter of Edward and Joan (Leppla) Wood. She married Gary D. Winholtz on November 20, 1987 in Patchogue, NY. He preceded her in death December 14,...
Michael Ausen
Mar. 10, 2018
Michael Allen Ausen, 75, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away March 10th, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Michael was born January 4th, 1943 the son of Vernon and Marvel Ausen. He married Pamela Peterson (Bowman) in May of 1995 in Billings, Montana. Michael had special memories of Balsam Lake,...
Myron E. "Gene Poston
Mar. 09, 2018
Myron Eugene “Gene” Poston, 82, of Decatur, passed away Friday, March 09, 2018 in his home with his family by his side. Gene was born March 5, 1936 Cañon City, Colorado the son of Myron L. and Ethel (Bokay) Poston. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired...
Lanston "Sonny" Williamson
Mar. 08, 2018
Lanston “Sonny” Williamson Sr., was born in Tipton County, TN on April 25, 1936 to Willie Anderson Williamson and Clara Bell Reynolds Williamson. He married Ruby Thelma Adams and to their union was blessed with two children, Emma and Lanston Jr. He worked construction for many years with Dave...
Bette Grudichak-Binger
Mar. 07, 2018
Bette Grudichak-Binger, 66, of Decatur, IL, died Wednesday evening, March 7, 2018, at her residence. Bette was born September 10, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of John and June (Mander) Grudichak. She married Rease Binger on December 29, 1975 in Rockton, IL. Bette was a special education...
R.V. Richardson
Mar. 07, 2018
R.V. Richardson, 67, of Decatur, Illinois peacefully passed this life on Wednesday evening, March 7, 2018 with his daughter, Shaletha, by his side at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. R.V. was born July 19, 1950 in Ullin, Illinois. He was the eighth of 12 children born to the union of the...
Lyle Joseph Thomas
Mar. 06, 2018
Lyle Joseph Thomas, 57, of Decatur, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. His family celebrated Lyle’s life at a memorial service held on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Private graveside services will be held at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Lyle Thomas Memorial...
Oraola Breuchaud
Mar. 05, 2018
Oraola Breuchaud, 96, of Decatur, died March 5, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Mt. Zion, IL Oraola was born January 10, 1922 in Fishhook, IL, the daughter of Ted and Norma (Predmore) Henthorn. She married Amos Breuchaud and he preceded her in death. Oraola leaves behind to help cherish her memory, her...
Frances Eileen (Printy) Evans
Mar. 03, 2018
Frances Eileen (Printy) Evans, 90, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Frances Eileen was born on March 28, 1927, in Decatur, the daughter of Eston M. and Azalea (Beal) Printy. She graduated from Decatur High class of 1945 and attended Brown Business...
William Burns
Mar. 02, 2018
William Burns, Sr. 78, of Decatur, IL died March 2, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Daniel L. Taylor
Feb. 28, 2018
Decatur – Daniel L. Taylor, 77, of Forsyth passed away on February 28th with his loving wife by his side. Dan was born on August 5th, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio. He married Jean (Schmidt) on September 28, 1974 in Decatur, IL. He attended Heidelberg college, received his engineering degree at Ohio...