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Decatur-Helen P. Harris, 97, of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at Keystone Meadows of Decatur. Helen was born November 4, 1917 in Fayette County, Illinois, the daughter of Alva and Bessie Cole. Helen was devoted to her family throughout her life. She enjoyed playing cards, golfing,...

Shirley J. Knotts, 78, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Symphony of Decatur. There are no services planned.Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Decatur-Olive B. Twyford, 89, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at McKinley Court Care Centre in Decatur. Olive was born April 21, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Fred and Bernece (Hymes) Hoagland. She was previously employed at Herrin Advertising in Jacksonville and with...

DECATUR- Ruth Louise Austin, 89, of Decatur, passed away at 3:35 am Sunday, August 30, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Friday, September 4, 2015 at St. James Catholic Church, with Fr John Titus and Fr. John Burnette, celebrants....

Dorothy Seymour, 77, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Dorothy was born on September 18, 1937 in Waynesville, IL the daughter of William and Helen (Slaughter) Sumpter. She was a member of Sheppard’s Chapel and was a retired bookkeeper...

Janet Lee Luster, 74, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, formerly of Streator and Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home with her family at 6:07PM on Thursday, August 27th, 2015. Janet was born November 6th 1941, in Decatur Illinois. She was the daughter of Merle Warren Penn and Faye...

Anthony Joseph Viccone II, 82, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan. Tony was born March 3, 1933 in New York, New York, the son of Anthony Joseph and Nona Alice (Gamble) Viccone Sr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Corporal Signal...

Charles G. Weeks, 77, of Decatur went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Charles was born on October 22, 1937 in Decatur the son of Elva J. and Bessie V. (Kemp) Weeks. He was a member of Argenta Baptist Church and retired from the Illinois Central Rail...

Julia Lynn (Parks) Shae, 53, of Decatur, went to be with the angels on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Symphony of Decatur with her family by her side. Julia was born June 4, 1962, in Decatur, to Robert L. and Linda A. (McGuire) Parks. She married Todd A. Shae on June 22, 2012, in Decatur. Julia...

Decatur-Thomas E. Wheeler, 70, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Tom was born September 16, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan the son Ralph and Vivian (Wright) Wheeler. He was employed at the World of Powersports for seventeen years. Honoring Tom’s wishes...

Decatur-Michael Charles Knapik, 72, of Bonaire, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 in his home. Mike was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on February 16, 1943. He was the son of Michael Peter Knapik and Mildred Pauline (Bethin) Knapik Halzack. His father passed away while serving his...

Malik Donta Taylor Jr. infant son of Kierra Kishi Allston and Malik Donta Taylor Sr. was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 20, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Private burial will be in Lullaby Land in Fairlawn Cemetery. The family of Malik Donta Taylor Jr. has entrusted...