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Walter Lewis Walker
Dec. 24, 2017
Forsyth-Walter Lewis Walker, 90, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 in his home with his family by his side. Walter was born January 17, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Walter and Imo (Lucas) Walker. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and the...
Janice L. "Jan" Lyon
Dec. 23, 2017
Saturday, December 23, 2017, Janice L. “Jan” Lyon passed away at the age of 63 with her family by her side in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Decatur, Illinois on January 19, 1954 to Carlos M. Lyon and Jacqueline M. Lyon, she was the oldest of six children. Jan’s passion for sports started at an...
Delbert Pryor
Dec. 23, 2017
Decatur-Delbert Pryor, 86, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Delbert was born May 11, 1931 in Lovington, Illinois, the son of Austin and Myrtle (Morgan) Pryor. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the...
Terry Jean (Hubbard) Emelander
Dec. 23, 2017
Decatur – Terry Jean (Hubbard) Emelander, 56, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Terry was born August 23, 1961, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Gene LaVern and Ethel Lucille (Cook) Hubbard. She worked as a cook and married Michael G. Emelander October 23, 2017. Surviving is her...
Tim Allen
Dec. 23, 2017
Timothy Allen, 62, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 in his home. Honoring Tim’s wishes cremation services will be provided by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. No services are planned at this time. Please view the...
Betty Ann Bruder
Dec. 23, 2017
Betty Ann Bruder, 92, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion with her family by her side. Betty was born March 19, 1925 in Mt. Zion, Illinois, the daughter of Lola Vada (Scott) Meny. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed quilting and traveling. Betty...
Elisabeth "Lissie" Barnhart (Fisher)
Dec. 22, 2017
Elisabeth “Lissie” Barnhart (Fisher) peacefully passed away in her home on December 22, 2017 in Decatur, IL at the age of 59. She was born on November 10, 1958 in Decatur, IL to her parents, Adolph and Maria Fisher. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1976. She married Mark Barnhart...
Bethel Seals
Dec. 21, 2017
Bethel Seals, 84, died with great peace and honor, surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Decatur, Illinois. She is survived by her younger sister Gennetie married to Herbert Blanford of Shelbyville, her daughter Kathy married to Edward Speagle of Scottsdale, Arizona, Sandra...
Robert W. "Bob" Earl
Dec. 21, 2017
Blue Mound – Robert W. “Bob” Earl, 71 of Blue Mound decided he had enough on Thursday December 21, 2017 surrounded by family. He came into this world on February 11, 1946 to Ethel Doris (Denton) and John David Earl. He was one of the nine Earl clan; Minnie, Darlene, Sandy, Paul, Brenda, Chuck,...
Edward A. Nagy
Dec. 20, 2017
Edward A. Nagy 68 years old of Decatur IL passed on December 20th, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Edward was born on December 19, 1949 in Hammond, Indiana, Son of Andrew Nagy of Whiting Indiana and Pauline J. Harmon (Wilson) of Decatur, IL. He was a retired veteran and also a retired...
June E. Allison
Dec. 20, 2017
Decatur – June Elaine Allison, 68, died on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Symphony of Decatur. She was born June 29, 1949, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, to Eldon (Al) Allison and Evelyn Camp Allison. Her mother preceded her in death. On April 7, 1990, June married Chelso Frescura, and they...
Nadine Mitton
Dec. 19, 2017
Nadine Mitton, 91, of Decatur, passed away at Decatur Memorial hospital on December 19, 2017. Nadine was born on December 14, 1926 in Decatur to Carl Gray and Margaret Culver. Nadine enjoyed reading, watching television and bingo. Nadine leaves behind to cherish her precious memories; two...