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Dennis Quick
Aug. 04, 2017
Dennis Quick, 66, of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on April 07, 1951 in Tuscola, IL, the son of James and Grace (Auten) Quick. He was a member of the Izaak Walton League of Decatur and was an adamant animal...
David F. Klein
Aug. 04, 2017
David F. Klein, 76, of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield with his family by his side. David was born October 22, 1940 in Pana, Illinois, the son of Celeste and Ethelyn (Galvin) Klein. He proudly served his country in U.S. Navy. David was a retired...
Robert Bradley Booker
Aug. 03, 2017
Robert B. Booker, 62, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Arrangements are in complete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Amy Carter
Jul. 31, 2017
Amy G. Carter, 95, of Decatur passed away on Monday July 31, 2017 in her home. Amy was born on December 19, 1921 in Sugar Creek, KY the daughter of Carl and Nellie (Hayes) Pendleton. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She was an interpreter for the hearing impaired and a volunteer for...
Wilma Nadine Gessford
Jul. 31, 2017
Wilma Nadine Gessford, 86, of Decatur passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. Wilma was born on January 29, 1931 in Lee Town, KY. the daughter of Plutarch and Zephie (Belcher) Kitchens. She married Stanley E. Gessford on December 13, 1949 in Decatur. He preceded...
Christopher Drew Gustafson
Jul. 31, 2017
Christopher Drew Gustafson, 23, of Decatur passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 in Springfield, IL. Service will be private in Graceland Cemetery. The family of Christopher Drew Gustafson is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences...
Donna Young
Jul. 29, 2017
Donna L. Young, 81, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Donna was born on September 7, 1935 on Owaneco, IL the daughter of Spencer and Mabel (Simmons) Wise. She was retired from Aramark, and an Active member of Sunnyside Church of Christ. She enjoyed...
Norman Lee Hensley
Jul. 26, 2017
Norman Lee Hensley, On Wednesday, July 26, 2017, Norman Hensley, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 89 years with his family by his side. Norman “Chick” Hensley was born on November 9, 1927, the son of William Walter Hensley and Elizabeth Clara...
Marvin F. Sloan
Jul. 26, 2017
Marvin F. Sloan, 94, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Marvin was born February 23, 1923 in his grandparent’s home the Riley house outside of Holiday, Illinois. He is the son of Charles F. and Bertha C. (Riley) Sloan. Marvin married Maxine...
Martha Mayberry
Jul. 23, 2017
Martha J. Mayberry (Dalton) was carried home in the arms of Jesus on July 23, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with precious family and friends by her side. Beloved wife of David L Mayberry of 42 years, dearest mother of Ricky Ernst, Richard Ernst, James Ernst, Gregory (Lena) Mayberry, DaLette...
John R. Logan
Jul. 22, 2017
John Reed Logan, 89, of Decatur, IL and Bradenton, FL died on July 22, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. John was born on April 1, 1928 in Arcola, IL the son of Timothy and Mabel Logan. He graduated from Tuscola Township High School. He Attended Eastern Illinois State University and graduated...
Larry "Phil" Hambrecht
Jul. 20, 2017
Phil Hambrecht, 76, of Forsyth, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Phil was born on September 21, 1940 in Decatur, IL, the son of Lawrence and Martha Jo Hambrecht. He married Ruth Ann Brown in 1962. He enjoyed cooking corn dogs,...