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Philip B. Crist
Sep. 15, 2014
Decatur-Philip B. Crist Sr., 91, of Decatur, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at Heartland of Decatur. He was born August 1, 1923 in Vona, Colorado, the son of Alva and Ethyl (Duncanson) Crist. He proudly served is country in the U.S. Army 42nd Rainbow Division in Germany and Italy during...
Todd Baltimore
Sep. 15, 2014
Decatur – Todd Baltimore Jr., son of Todd Baltimore Sr. and Sammiah Latson, born August 21, 2014, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 in St. John’s Hospital with his parents at his side. Private family services will be held to celebrate Todd’s life. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his...
Marilyn Marie Lowder
Sep. 12, 2014
Marilyn Marie Lowder, 78, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Marilyn was born February 3, 1936 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Cecil and Alice (Taylor) Lowder. She was a very proud member of the American Business Women’s Association and Central United...
Marianna Anderson
Sep. 11, 2014
Oreana – Marianna Anderson, 73, of Oreana, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Marianna was born July 22, 1941 in Charleston, IL. She was raised by her parents, Robert and Rhoda (Hendrix) Royer. She married Jim Anderson on September 19, 1965 in Charleston,...
Mark Alan Salovich
Sep. 10, 2014
Decatur-Mark Alan Salovich, 52, of Mt. Olive, passed away, Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. No services are planned at this time.
Margaret L. Mowry
Sep. 09, 2014
Margaret L. Mowry, 81, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 in Eagle Ridge. Honoring Margaret’s wishes cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. No services are planned at this time. Margaret was born on November 3, 1932 in Maroa, IL the daughter of...
David Bruce Stukins
Sep. 09, 2014
Decatur – David “Dave” Bruce Stukins, Sr., 58, of Decatur, passed away surrounded by his family on September 9, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. David was born August 28, 1956 in Decatur, Illinois to Orville John Stukins, Jr. and Marcie O’Laughlin. He married Stephanie Guffey on February...
Eugene K. Roberts
Sep. 09, 2014
Eugene K. Roberts “Jr.” passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving friends on September 9, 2014. A private service will be held at a later date.
Marvin Glenn Oglesby
Sep. 05, 2014
Marvin Glenn Oglesby, 91, of Mt. Vernon (formerly of Decatur), passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Donna Jean Weaver
Sep. 04, 2014
Donna Jean Weaver, 73, of Forsyth, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Donna was born March 6, 1941 in Decatur, the daughter of Lloyde and Evelyn (Evans) Utterback. Animals were a passion for Donna. She ran a dog kennel for many years with her husband off of Route 48....
Wallace "Wally" Williams
Sep. 03, 2014
Decatur-Wallace H. “Wally” Williams Sr., 73, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in San Diego, California. He was born April 27, 1941 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of William Otis and Evelyn Jean (Plunkett) Williams. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was...
Robert L. Lewis
Sep. 03, 2014
Decatur-Robert L. Lewis, 81, of Decatur, died Wednesday, September 03, 2014. Private family services will be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Oasis Drop In Center. He was born August 19, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Harold and Margret...