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Russell Wayne Carr, 73, of Decatur, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Russell was born on February 15, 1944 to the late Russell and Mildred (Webb) Carr. He married the love of his life, Cheryl Ray, in March of 1972. Russell was a member of...

Decatur-Sandra Lee Bittmann, 60, of Decatur, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 in her home. Sandra was born September 28, 1956 in Denver, Colorado the daughter of Leonard and Elsie (Madrid) Burke. Surviving are her children Carmen Theel, Jerry Hawkins Sr., Bobby Bauer, Leonard Dickins,...

Decatur-Edgar Lee George Sr., 62, of Decatur, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 in his home. Edgar was born April 22, 1955 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Charles and Eva (Allen) George. He was an avid Cardinals fan, enjoyed movies, and loved spending time with his family. Edgar is survived...

Milford Edison Sarff, formerly of Kilbourne, went to be with the Lord on September 18th, 2017. Mif was born on November 11, 1928 in Chandlerville, IL. He was the son of Edison and Leon Sarff. Mif married Bernadine Austin on April 23rd, 1950 in Cropsey. They have three sons, Mark (Jeanie), Eric...

Decatur-Stacy Lyn Melton, 55, of Decatur, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 in her home with her family by her side after a courageous year and a half battle with cancer. Stacy was born April 23, 1962 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Jack and Beverly (Himes) Giles. She enjoyed her country...

Effie Mae Whiteman, 91, died Monday at 11:27 a.m., September 18, 2017 at McKinley Court with family by her side. Effie was born on September 22, 1925 in South Carolina. She married Robert Whiteman 70 years ago on December 25, 1946. She was a homemaker, life long square dancer and member of the...

Kala Shashikumar, 57, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her family. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Decatur-Doris Berta (Arnold) Rice, loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, 74, of Decatur, formerly of Heidelberg, Germany, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in her home. Doris was born June 24, 1943 Heidelberg, Germany, the daughter of George and Barbara Arnold. She...

Mary Margaret “Bucket” Rora, 78, of Decatur, formerly of Springfield and Kincaid, passed away suddenly, Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center, in Springfield. She was born November 27, 1938, to Russell and Julia (Hayden) Meachum and sister to Jeanie, Ellen, Billy and...

Sarah S. Booth, 78, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in her home. Homegoing service to celebrate Sarah’s life will be 11 AM Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Macon County...

Decatur-Matthew Raymond Washburn March, 55, of Decatur, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Matt was born August 6, 1962 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Richard Edward and Lulabelle (Rozzell) March. He worked as a fork lift operator at...

Maria Carballosa, 35, of Chicago, formerly of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Rush Presbyterian Hospital. Maria was born January 15, 1982, in Decatur, to Rafael Carballosa and Angela Mitchell. Maria is survived by her two children, Jose “JJ” Carballosa of Decatur and Josie...