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Barbara Whitaker
Feb. 26, 2016
Barbara Whitaker, 83, of Decatur passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 in Decatur. Barb was born on July 7, 1932 in Decatur the daughter of Otis S. and Pearl (Koontz) Vaughan. She was a member of the Decatur Boat Club and a 1950 Decatur High School Graduate. She enjoyed river trips and...
Betty L. Garriott
Feb. 26, 2016
Mt. Zion – Betty L. Garriott, 87, of Mt. Zion, IL entered into the presence of her Lord on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Betty was born October 24, 1928, in Ivesdale, IL, the daughter of Herman and Pauline (Voightritter) Pundt. She married Jack Daniel Greenwood in 1946....
June Possinger
Feb. 24, 2016
June Possinger 88, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday February 24, 2016, in McKinley Court. Honoring June’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. No services are planned at this time. The family of June Possinger is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn...
Brielle Maulberger
Feb. 23, 2016
Brielle Renae Nichole Maulberger, 28, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Brielle was born on November 7, 1987 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Steve and Leeanne (Schrader) Maulberger. She was a free spirit and an avid outdoors person. She loved hiking and...
Jeremy Robert Marsland
Feb. 23, 2016
Decatur-Jeremy Robert Marsland, 36, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jeremy was born November 3, 1979, in Decatur the son of Robert and Deborah (Rostek) Marsland. He enjoyed feeding the birds and listening to rap music. Jeremy leaves behind his...
Marvin Leroy Hilton
Feb. 23, 2016
Decatur-Marvin L. Hilton, 79, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in his home with his loved ones at his side. Marvin was born October 5, 1936 in Danville, Illinois, the son of Marvin and Evelyn Hilton. He was previously employed with A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company where he...
Sarah Evelyn Keith
Feb. 22, 2016
Decatur-Sarah Evelyn Keith, 87, of Decatur formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 in Symphony of Decatur surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was born September 7, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of John and Martha Florence (Clem) Underwood. Sarah...
William D Underwood
Feb. 20, 2016
William D. Underwood, 82, of Argenta, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. No services planned at this time. The family of William D. Underwood is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL....
Gary Lee Allen
Feb. 18, 2016
Gary Lee Allen 64, of Decatur, passed away February 18, 2016, in his home. He was born September 12, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN to James Clarence and Laverne (Gribbons) Allen. Gary was a salesman for Northern Engraving and a lifelong entrepreneur, opening local businesses such as the Crystal Ship...
Roger D. Coulter
Feb. 17, 2016
Roger Coulter 60, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, in Unity Point Health Methodist. Roger was born January 1, 1956 in Taylorville, Illinois, the son of Harold Barton and Georgia Mae (Nicholas) Coulter. Roger was a hotel manager for many years. He enjoyed camping. Roger...
Deborah Susan Wingard
Feb. 16, 2016
Deborah S Wingard, 63, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday February 16, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. . There are no services scheduled. The family would like memorials to be directed to DMH Hospice or the Cancer Care Center. The family of Deborah S Wingard is being served by the...
Patricia Eva Brady
Feb. 15, 2016
Patricia Eva Brady, 74, of Decatur, passed away in her home, February 15, 2016, with her family by her side. Patricia was born July 9, 1941, in Decatur to Elsworth and Lucille (Kern) Hill. She married David Earl Brady. He passed away September 10, 2006. She is survived by her six children,...