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Donald W Mains
Sep. 02, 2017
Donald W. Mains, 78, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Imboden Creek Living Center. Donald was born July 16, 1939, in Pipestone, MN, to Ernest F. and Cora Catherine (Damman) Mains. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He married Judith l. Liddle on August 4,...
Chris Kefalas
Aug. 29, 2017
Chris Kefalas, 90, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday August 29, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Chris was born on June 10, 1927 in Granite City, IL the son of Vasil and Maria (Kampege) Kefalas. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Annunciation Greek...
Paula K. Borger
Aug. 28, 2017
Stonington, IL – Paula K. Borger, 53, of Stonington, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 of cancer in her home surrounded by family. Paula was born January 18, 1964 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Ronald and Ramona Campbell. She worked at the Village Pantry in Stonington, U.S. Post Office in...
David Charles Coffman
Aug. 27, 2017
David Charles Coffman of Decatur, IL, passed away in the early hours of Sunday August 27, 2017, in his home with his beloved wife by his side. A memorial service is planned to be held at his chosen house of worship—the West Decatur Church of God–on Saturday September 23 at 11:00 am. to celebrate...
Virginia Richardson
Aug. 27, 2017
Virginia Geraldine (Kepner) Richardson, 94, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August, 27, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Virginia was born on January, 7, 1923 in Decatur, IL to the late Harry and Thelma (Gray) Kepner. She married Floyd Richardson who preceded her in death. Virginia was employed...
Henry Wilder
Aug. 27, 2017
Henry Wilder, 65, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital of Decatur. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Vincent Moutria
Aug. 26, 2017
Vincent Moutria, 51, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Cremation Center. No public services are planned. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with...
Martha Butts
Aug. 26, 2017
Martha Butts, 69, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 with her family by her side. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Kenneth D. "Ken" Shadwell
Aug. 25, 2017
Decatur – Kenneth D. “Ken” Shadwell, 70, of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Ken was born June 11, 1947, in Effingham, the son of Wesley L. and Ruth L. (Baker) Shadwell. Ken was a precision machinist and the owner/operator of “The Tool Shop”. He...
William E Crawford
Aug. 24, 2017
William “Bill” Eugene Crawford, 84, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Decatur Memorials Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born September 16, 1932, in Decatur, IL to Orville and Edna May (Smith) Crawford. While in the United States Army, Bill married Marlene...
Cora Woods
Aug. 23, 2017
Cora Lee Woods, 75, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Cora was born on April 20, 1942, in Paducah, KY to the late Herman and Tempie (Dunning) Herron. Cora was a prayer warrior who did everything in Jesus name and taught her children to always trust...
Jacqueline Cornthwaite
Aug. 20, 2017
Jacqueline M. Cornthwaite passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 in her home. Jacqueline was born on April 13, 1932 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Frederick William and Mary Rebecca (Ross) Krekel. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. She enjoyed both ballroom and square dancing,...