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Decatur- Owen Duane Ewell, infant son of Rebekah Novak and Derrick Ewell was placed in the loving arms of Jesus Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents Rebekah Novak and Derrick Ewell; sister, Katherine Ewell; grandparents: Carol and Robert Novak of...

Decatur-Elizabeth A. “Betty” Butts, 81, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 in her home. She was born December 2, 1932 in Bloomington, Illinois the daughter of Arthur and Lillian (Jett) Barling. She was previously employed as a receptionist with Beich Candy Factory in Bloomington. She...

Decatur-Timothy Dewayne Gordon Jr., infant son of Lakeshia Elnora Ray and Timothy Dewayne Gordon Sr., was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 4:02 a.m. Sunday, June 15, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents Lakeshia Elnora Ray and Timothy Dewayne Gordon...

Decatur-Steven Ray Imel, 65, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 in his home with his family by his side. He was born September 4, 1948 in Decatur, the son of Lloyd and Mabel (Greer) Imel. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was retired from Carpenters...

Decatur-Mark Anthony Jackson Jr. (Junior, Junior Mac, Lil’ Mark), 12, of Decatur, took the loving hand of Jesus and departed this world on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Being the fighter that he is, giving it all that he had. Let us remember him as the champion...

Decatur-Mildred Frances Thompson, 87, of Decatur, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mildred was born August 31, 1926 in Bloomington, Illinois the daughter of Ernest T. Fry and Iva S. Fry (Prince). She was previously employed as a school art teacher, then became a...

Carolyn V. Norbits, 77, of Decatur, passed away June 11, 2014 in her home. Private family burial will take place in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. The family of Carolyn V. Norbits is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send...

Decatur-Gladys Anne McCoy, 67, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born December 22, 1946 in Decatur, the daughter of Jeremiah and Margaret (Matheny) Slonaker. She was previously employed as the Bar Manager at the Decatur Cocktail Lounge....

Gale Sue Hill, 57, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 in her home with her family by her side. Funeral service to celebrate Gale’s life will be 10 Am Thursday, June 12, 2014 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Taylor officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Wednesday in...

Decatur- Edward Milton John, 79, of Decatur passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. No services will be held at this time. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of the arrangements.

Decatur-Charles Keyes, 60, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Symphony of Decatur. Cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. There will be no public services. The family of Charles Keyes is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave....

Decatur-William A. Kreckman, 59, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 in his home. He was born October 24, 1954 in Kalamazoo, MI, son of Allen and Maxine Kreckman (Stillwell). He enjoyed Blues music, wood working, and nature. He also loved his faithful loving cat, Sophie. He leaves...