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Donald J. Hynds
Nov. 06, 2015
Donald J. Hynds, 89, of Decatur passed away on Friday November 6, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service to celebrate Don’s life will be 2 PM Tuesday November 10, 2015 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1-2 PM Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in...
Kenneth H. Park
Nov. 06, 2015
Decatur – Kenneth H. Park, 98, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2015, after a career that spanned almost 50 years in the fields of recreation and athletics. Ken was born to Lesley and Maud (Gepford) Park on October 17, 1917, near Bearsdale, IL. He was a lifelong resident of Macon County...
Bonnie Kay Seger
Nov. 04, 2015
Decatur-Bonnie Kay Hamilton Seger (Axline) 69, of Sun City Center, Florida formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 04, 2015 in her home. Bonnie was born on February 3, 1946 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Lawrence Dale and Mary Elizabeth (Sutter) Hamilton and lived in...
Ronald K Bechtel
Nov. 04, 2015
Ronald K. Bechtel, 73, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ronald was born July 16, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the son of Donnell and Sylvia (Adams) Bechtel. Ronald was a mechanic who was able to fix anything. He collected antique tractors, and he was a...
Susan McHenry Hilton
Nov. 03, 2015
Decatur-Susan McHenry Hilton, 73, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 in her home. Susan was born December 4, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Jules and Dorothy (Sheffield) McHenry. She achieved her Juris Doctorate and practiced law in Los Angeles, California for...
Hettie P. Rubottom
Nov. 02, 2015
Decatur-Hettie P. Rubottom, 89, of Decatur, went to be with her Lord and savior on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Hettie was born August 18, 1926, in Rector, Arkansas, the daughter of Henry and Mary (DeFoe) Gills. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Hettie was a...
Carol Ann Logemann
Nov. 01, 2015
Decatur-Carol Ann Logemann, 70, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, November 01, 2015 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Carol was born December 25, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Shirley (Booth) Farkas. She graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a...
Mary Ann Broske
Oct. 30, 2015
Mary Ann Broske, 79, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Friday, October 30, 2015, in Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born September 22, 1936 in Decatur to Arthur T. and Mary K (Ware) Gallivan. She married James F. Broske on November 17, 1956, in Decatur. He...
Norwella J. Gray
Oct. 28, 2015
Norwella J. Gray, 65, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015, in St. Mary’s Hospital. Honoring Norwella’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.
Melvin Clyde Losier
Oct. 28, 2015
Decatur-Melvin Clyde Losier, 89, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in Heartland of Decatur. Melvin was born January 25, 1926 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Clyde and Julia (Hawthorn) Losier. He was previously employed with A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company retiring after...
Keyon Si' Cori Hutton
Oct. 27, 2015
Keyon Si’ Cori Hutton, infant child of Anastasia Evelane Dinkins and Patrick Hutton, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Keyon leaves behind parents; brother, Devon Miller Jr. of Decatur; grandparents, Derrick and Robin Dinkins of Decatur;...
Sarah L. Metzger
Oct. 26, 2015
Decatur-Sarah L. Metzger, 48, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Sarah was born February 25, 1967 in Berwyn, Illinois, the daughter of John and Marilyn (Brantner) Metzger. She was previously employed at St. Mary’s Hospital. Sarah loved sports and was an...