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Jack Allen Evans
Feb. 14, 2018
Jack Allen Evans, 92, of Decatur, IL died at his residence Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Jack was born in Paris, IL on January 3, 1926, to Florence and Willis Evans. While attending Decatur High at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the South Pacific during WWII....
Barbara Anne "Smokey" Hamilton
Feb. 14, 2018
Barbara Anne “Smokey” Hamilton, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Nov. 11th, 1924 to the late Lyle & Anne Corrington, ne Cooper. World War II separated Barbara from her HS Sweetheart . Upon...
Alice I Dixon
Feb. 14, 2018
Decatur – Alice I. Dixon, 88, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in Generations at McKinley Court, Decatur. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Michael D. Mehlenbeck
Feb. 13, 2018
Michael D. Mehlenbeck, 66, of Riverton, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in his home. He is survived by his daughter Jami (Ryan) Brownlee, William D. “Boomer” (Sarah) Mehlenbeck, grandchildren K’Lee, Gracie, Colt, Reece, and Eden, and brother James (Patricia) Mehlenbeck. He was preceded in...
Rodney Sinclair
Feb. 12, 2018
Rodney Sinclair, 60, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 in his home. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Irene Futo
Feb. 10, 2018
Irene Futo, 93 of Decatur, passed away at 5:55 am Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Irene’s life will be held at 2 pm Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the...
Nancy Jean Doswell
Feb. 10, 2018
Nancy Jean (Braden) Doswell, 83, of Decatur, passed away at 3:52 PM Saturday, February 10, 2018 in her home surrounded by fifteen family members. Nancy was born May 19, 1934 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Alva and Erma (Cavanaugh) Braden. She worked as a LPN at St. Mary’s hospital and...
Richard Glenn Harsy
Feb. 09, 2018
Richard Glen Harsy passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2018. Richard was born on September 7, 1933 in DuQuoin, Illinois to George Henry and Ella Eva (Heumann) Harsy. He graduated from DuQuoin High School, joined the Air Force after graduation, and was based in Savannah, Georgia. He...
Gertrude "Trudy" B. Bean
Feb. 09, 2018
Gertrude “Trudy” B. Bean, 86, of Decatur, IL, died Friday, February 9, 2018 at Fair Havens Christian Village in Decatur. Gertrude was born September 1, 1931 in Rochester, NY the daughter of Walter and Mildred (Bratten) Battles. She married Wallace Bean on May 6, 1950. He preceded her in death on...
Derald Wayne Schoneman
Feb. 09, 2018
Derald Wayne Schoneman, 97, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Derald was born January 15, 1921 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Roy and Emma (Hardin) Schoneman. He served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II....
Nancy Slack
Feb. 08, 2018
Nancy Slack, 71, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, February 08, 2018 in her home with her husband by her side. No services planned. Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at...
Ronda Gail Wells
Feb. 07, 2018
Ronda Gail Wells, 54, of Decatur, IL died Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at her residence. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday June 2, 2018 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Memorials: Macon United Methodist Church Ronda was born May 17, 1963 in Decatur, IL,...