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Brenda Lou Powell
Oct. 05, 2017
Decatur – Brenda Lou Powell, 68, of Decatur, passed away in her home in Decatur, Illinois on Thursday, October 5, 2017. She was born March 31, 1949 in Kankakee, Illinois to Armond and Regina (Dion) Brosseau. Brenda worked in accounts payable at Christy-Foltz and was a member of Our Lady of...
Helen S. Craig
Oct. 04, 2017
Decatur – Helen S. Craig, 97, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Helen was born in September 8, 1920, in Mason City, IA, the daughter of William and Mary (McGee) Nugent. She married Robert D. “Bob” Craig, January 24, 1948, in Decatur. Helen worked as...
Melinda "Mindy" Shookman
Oct. 04, 2017
Decatur-Melinda Sue “Mindy” Shookman, 62, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in her home with her family by her side. Mindy was born February 24, 1955 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Keith and Doris (Gordon) Greene. She was employed as a respiratory therapist in the Macon County area...
Sunnie Gaye Frederick
Oct. 03, 2017
Decatur-Sunnie Frederick, 69, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 03, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Sunnie’s life will be 10:00 AM Friday, October 6, 2017 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the funeral...
Rose M. (Elliff) Neathery
Oct. 03, 2017
Decatur – Rose M. (Elliff) Neathery, 91, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur, IL. Rose was born September 23, 1926, in Grove City, IL, the daughter of John Lee and Georgianna (Smart) Bratcher. She was married to William T. Elliff January...
Daniel Lee Barry
Oct. 03, 2017
Daniel Barry, 63, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. The family will be hosting a memorial gathering 11:00 AM Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Clinton Church of God, 720 E Woodlawn St. Clinton, IL. Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave....
John D Harbarger
Oct. 02, 2017
John D. Harbarger, 78, of Decatur passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Service will be private.
Georgia "Annie" Smith Lump
Oct. 01, 2017
Georgia Ann “Annie” Smith Lump, 47, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 in her home. Services to celebrate Annie’s life 2 PM Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Jack Patton
Sep. 29, 2017
Jack Patton, 90, of Decatur, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 29, 2017, in his home, surrounded by his family. Jack was born May 18, 1927, in Dugspur, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Ila; daughter, Tammi and her partner Stephanie Schrof of Champaign, IL; his son, Kenny and his wife...
Walker Dean Dunmire
Sep. 29, 2017
Walker Dean Dunmire infant son of Charles Michael and Sherry Eileen (Sides) Dunmire was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, September 29, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Sherry and Charles Dunmire of Macon; grandparents, Brian and Tracey Allison of Moweaqua; and...
Margery C. Garner
Sep. 28, 2017
Decatur-Margery C. Garner, 95, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Margery was born September 6, 1922 in Dalton City, Illinois, the daughter of Byron and Helen (Garret) Hill. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed bowling, playing cards, day trips,...
Pauline Rau
Sep. 27, 2017
Pauline S. Rau, 92, of Warrensburg passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Pauline was born on August 14, 1925 in Mt. Pulaski, IL the daughter of Hugh F. and Nina (Dobbs) Stiles. She was a member of Warrensburg Unite Methodist Church and the women’s group. She enjoyed quilting, hand weaving...