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James L. Logan
May 22, 2014
Decatur-James L. Logan, 72, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 in his home. Jim was born April 2, 1942 in Decatur, the son of John R. Logan and Gladas (Long) Logan in Decatur, IL. He married Carol E. Hogan August 24, 1963. They were able to celebrate their fifty year wedding...
Frederick H. "Butch" Morenz
May 22, 2014
Frederick H. “Butch” Morenz, 76, of Decatur, passed on Thursday, May 22, 2014 to meet the keeper of the stars. He was born July 7, 1937 in Macomb, IL, the son of Fred Adolph Morenz and Virginia June Morenz (Boyer). Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014 at New Beginning...
Regina M. Horve
May 21, 2014
Decatur- Regina Schaub Horve, 80, of Decatur, passed away on May 21, 2014. She was born May 18, 1934 in Wolfhagen, Germany. She attended Arolsen, Humanistisches Gymnasium, Kassel Evening School, Paedagogisches Institute, Jugenheim Croydon Polytech UK. She studied in England and spoke with an...
Jean E. Sweitzer
May 21, 2014
Decatur-Jean E. Sweitzer, 76, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Jean was born October 2, 1937 in Burns City, Indiana the daughter of Richard and Helen (Patterson) Anderson. She was employed as a proof reader with Rand McNally for twenty-five years. She...
James Arthur Bollhorst
May 19, 2014
Decatur-James Arthur Bollhorst, 93, departed his earthly home Monday, May 19, 2014. Jim was born September 10, 1920 in rural Macon County, Illinois, the son of John and Edna (Schlingman) Bollhorst. He was a farmer for many years in Macon and Harristown, Illinois. He then worked for the Decatur...
Michael Wayne Haberkamp
May 17, 2014
Michael Wayne Haberkamp, 27, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Cremation services will be performed by Graceland Crematory. No services are planned at this time. The family of Michael Wayne Haberkamp is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home,...
Deshaun Tyler Nathan Bush
May 16, 2014
Deshaun Tyler Nathan Bush went to his heavenly home on Friday May 16, 2014. Deshaun is survived by his loving parents, Natasha Sullivan and Kendall Bush; grandparents, Jeffery and Daylene Sullivan; Candance White and Paul Bush; great-grandparents, Verge and Mary Sullivan; Jack and Lin Vance; Rev....
Carol Ann Grider
May 15, 2014
Decatur – Carol Ann Grider, 64, of Decatur passed away of complications of ALS on Thursday morning May 15, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Services to celebrate Carol’s life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, May 19, 2014 at the Moran...
Keith Watrous
May 15, 2014
Keith Watrous, 42, of Taylorville formerly of Decatur passed away on Thursday May 15, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Keith was born on July 18, 1971 in Decatur, IL the son of Jack and Kathleen (Hinton) Watrous. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Teamsters. He was also...
Wilda R. Moore
May 13, 2014
Wilda R. Moore, 89, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Wilda’s life will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial will be in...
Duane Charles Lewis
May 11, 2014
Duane Charles Lewis, 78, of Decatur, went home to be in the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 11th. Services to celebrate Duane’s life will be 12:00 pm Thursday, May 15, 2014 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 10am-12:00 pm prior to services. Burial will be held...
Herbert K. Houston
May 11, 2014
Herbert K. Houston, 78, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 in his home with his family by his side. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.