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Decatur-Jack James “Jackie” Hurley Sr., 78, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Symphony of Decatur. Private family services will be held at Mt. Pulaski Cemetery in Mt. Pulaski. The family of Jack James “Jackie” Hurley Sr. is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home,...

Decatur-Russell W. Fritz Sr., 84, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Russell was born January 22, 1930 in Bement, Illinois, the son of Alva Carson and Geneva Irma (Dove) Fritz. He proudly served his country in U.S. Navy. He loved to go fishing....

Mt. Zion-Hilda Rosalie Niles, 88, of Mt. Zion, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Moweaqua Nursing and Retirement Center in Moweaqua. Hilda was born March 12, 1926, in Toledo, Illinois, the daughter of George and Lilly Iona (Tipsword) Ferris. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and...

Scott Leslie Brown, 54, of Decatur passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 in his home. Scott was born on June 2, 1960 in Decatur the son of William Leroy and Patsy Ann (Crawford) Brown. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He was a carve shearer at the Decatur Country Club. He...

Hazel Mary Leaser, 102, of Decatur passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 in Imboden Creek Living Center. Hazel was born on September 14, 1912 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Frank and Estella (Duffy) Sendke. She was a member of the Elks and the Moose. She retired from the Wabash Hospital and...

Decatur-Norma Jean Ooton, 89, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014 at McKinley Court in Decatur with her special niece and nephew by her side. Suzy, as she was known to her family and friends was born December 10, 1925, in Decatur, the daughter of Lawrence E. and Illa Mae (Patton)...

Dale Alonzo Pugsley, 65, of Blue Mound, IL died at 2:00 am Sunday, December 14, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1949 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Fred Pugsley and Ruth Stubblefield Pugsley. On March 08, 1967 he married Joy McGeorge, with whom he had two sons, Todd Pugsley and Brian...

​Decatur-Katherine H. Kiger, 84, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at McKinley Court in Decatur. Katherine was born July 13, 1930 in Desoto, Illinois, the daughter of Benjamin and Katherine (Deloach) Williams. She was a devoted homemaker and member of Trinity Lutheran Church....

Donna Lynne Keathley, 55, of Oreana, went to her eternal home on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Donna had courageously fought a 25 year battle with lung disease. Donna was born February 18, 1959 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Donald and Joanie (Wyant) Sapp. She married...

Decatur-George Smith, 78, of Decatur, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 in his home with his family by his side. No services planned.

David V. Hollar, 53, of Lovington, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Honoring David’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time. The family of David V. Hollar is being served by...

Danny Roberts Jr., 51, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in his home, from stage IV bile duct liver cancer, with his family at his side. Services to celebrate Danny’s life will be 11 am Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Star of Hope Mausoleum. Visitation will be for one hour prior...