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Maddox Steven Munoz
Apr. 24, 2014
Maddox Steven Munoz infant son of Jose Munoz and Stephanie Crowe, was place in the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Services for Maddox will be 2 PM Friday, May 9, 2014 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Maddox was born on April 24, 2014 in...
Barbara J. Leonard
Apr. 24, 2014
Decatur – Barbara J. Leonard, 87, of Decatur passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 in Decatur. Barbara was born March 8, 1927, in Decatur, the daughter of Tobias J. and Marie (Marshall) Burke. A member of Ss. James & Patrick Catholic Church, Barbara married Maurice Leonard on June 11, 1946 in...
Noah Charles Peterson
Apr. 23, 2014
Noah Charles Peterson infant son of Tanya Estes and Cedric Peterson was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his parents; brothers Cedric Peterson of Chicago, IL; Rommel Peterson of Las Vegas, NV; Cedric Peterson of Iowa;...
Victor D. Riggen
Apr. 22, 2014
Victor D. Riggen, 81, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in McKinley Court. Victor was born September 13, 1932 in Dana, Indiana, the son of Elmo H. and Louise (Keen) Riggen. He was a machinist at Caterpillar, and an avid gardener who also liked to work on lawnmowers. He married Lulu...
Lawrence G. Cole
Apr. 22, 2014
Lawrence G. Cole, 54, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in Symphony of Decatur. Honoring Lawrence’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Graceland Crematory. No services are planned at this time. The family of Lawrence G. Cole is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn...
Sylvia M. Tripp
Apr. 20, 2014
Sylvia M. Tripp, 84, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014 in her home with her family by her side. Sylvia was born June 29, 1929 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of James R. and Margaret (Brownlee) Stanley. She devoted her life to raising and caring for children. She married William...
Edward E. Ethington
Apr. 19, 2014
Edward Ernest Ethington, 52, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Decatur, IL Service to celebrate Ed’s life will be 10 am Friday in Decatur First Church of the Nazarene. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Thursday in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Committal service will be at...
Alice Mae Hobbs
Apr. 19, 2014
Alice Mae Hobbs, 92, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Alice was born August 2, 1921 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Fred and Minnie (Snyder) Kahler. She was a charter member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, and she loved working with crafts in her spare...
Ronald E. Holden
Apr. 18, 2014
Decatur – Ronald E. “Ron” Holden, 86, of Decatur, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014 in Decatur. Ron was born September 14, 1927 in St. Louis, MO, the son of John W. and Winifred A. (Hackett) Holden. A U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and Korean War, Ron was member of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic...
Kamron Anderson
Apr. 18, 2014
Kamron Anderson infant daughter of Tyneria Thompson and Reginald Anderson Jr. was place in the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, April 18, 2014 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Service of for little Kamron will be 2 PM Friday, May 2, 2014 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Kamron was born...
Londynn Nicole Wright
Apr. 15, 2014
Londynn Nicole Wright infant daughter of Kalia Cooper and Saveon Wright was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday April 15, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be 10 AM Friday in Garden of Angels section of Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the “Flight Home”...
Leo A. Pride
Apr. 15, 2014
Leo A. Pride, 56, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in his home. Leo was born October 3, 1957 in Decatur, IL, the son of Leo and Helen Louise (Nash) Pride. Music was Leo’s entire life. He was a musician and played guitar for several local bands such as Night Moves and Decatur Rhythm...