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Decatur-Tommy L. Mears, 62, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Kirby Medical Center in Monticello. Tommy was born July 26, 1952 in Decatur, the son of Kenneth “Cheyenne” and Vickie (Olsen) Mears. He was employed for over thirty three years in Monticello with Schrock’s, Horizon...

James Phillip Lynch, 55, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 in his home with his family by his side. Jim was born January 9, 1960 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the son of James Morris and Frances Marie (Bernd) Lynch. He was employed as a chef with Wyndcrest in Rochester. He...

Anthony John Markarian, 89, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan, Illinois. Services to celebrate Anthony’s life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial...

David R. Collins, 80 of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. David was born on October 18, 1934 in Parsons, KS the son of Richard R. and Celeste (Volmer) Collins. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He...

Decatur-Adell Schulte Weseloh Heidbreder, 95, of Decatur formerly of Brookstone Estates in Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Memorial services to celebrate Adell’s life will be held at a later date. The family of Adell Schulte Weseloh Heidbreder is...

Decatur-Glenn W. “Billy” Bright, 59, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 in his home with his family by his side. Billy was born January 16, 1956 in Decatur, the son of Ben E. and Emma (Strahle) Bright. He was previously employed as a supervisor with United Contractors Midwest and a...

On Monday, February 9, 2015, our guardian angel was given her wings to Glory when Claddie Graves, 71, went to be with the Lord . A visitation to celebrate Claddie’s life will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Claddie was born October 14, 1943 in...

Decatur – Lawrence E. Woodland departed this life on Sunday, February 8, 2015. He was born September 13, 1957 in Stanton, TN. He loved spending time with his family and friends; and was compassionate about his music. He was a skilled Mechanic and Upholsterer. Those left to cherish his memories...

Vermella Pauline Moss, one of Decatur’s oldest and most supported residents, departed this earth on February 7, 2015, at the ripe age of 95 years old. Vermella, better known to the Decatur community as “Mother Moss” was born to David James and Josephine Thomas on November 11, 1919. Mother Moss...

Decatur-Harold L. Leake, 87, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Harold was born November 30, 1927 in Decatur the son of J. Fred and Velma (Peters) Leake. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with the 54th Military Police Company during the...

Ronald William Kornewald, 52, of Carrollton, KY, formerly of Decatur, IL, died on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at his residence in Carrolton. He was born on April 18, 1962 in Decatur, Macon County, IL, the son of Ronald Otto Kornewald of Decatur, IL, and Darlene Mae Jones Pevler of Decatur, IL. He...

Mt. Zion-Madison Edward Hicks, 88, of Mt. Zion, passed away Friday, February 06, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Honoring Madison’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Graceland Crematory. A graveside service will be held at a later date. The family of Madison Edward Hicks is being...