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Kathleen "Kathy" Hendrickson
Jan. 12, 2014
Kathleen “Kathy” Hendrickson, 70, of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Decatur, IL, died at 4:55 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Ft. Loudon Medical Center in Lenoir City, TN. Kathy was born November 4, 1943 to Desmond and Martha McKenzie. She graduated from Eisenhower High School. She was a member...
L. Louise Hensley
Jan. 11, 2014
Decatur-L. Louise Hensley, 88, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 in her home. Louise was born June 2, 1925, in Williamsville, Illinois, the daughter of Edgar and Lizzie Marie (Stone) Beauchamp. She was a loving devoted homemaker. She was a life time member of the PTA for Decatur...
Grace Jean Walls
Jan. 11, 2014
Decatur -Grace Jean Walls infant daughter of Nicole Jean and Jeremy Curtis (Longbons) Walls was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Graveside services will be 10 AM Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in Garden of Angels section of Graceland Cemetery. Surviving are her...
Keith R. Funk
Jan. 10, 2014
Keith R. Funk, 84, of Decatur passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014 in his home. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Carol E. Logan
Jan. 10, 2014
Decatur-Carol E. Logan, 70, of Decatur, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Carol was born August 25, 1943 in Decatur, the daughter of Carney R. and Iva E. (Miller) Hogan. She spent her life dedicated to her family. She was a homemaker and stay at home mom for her...
Rixie Bowman
Jan. 08, 2014
Rixie I. Bowman, 57, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Honoring her wishes there will be no public services. Rixie was born July 6, 1956 in Rushville, IL the daughter of Junior Edward and Hattie Mae (Ragley) Stephenson. Surviving are...
Robert E. Smith
Jan. 07, 2014
Decatur-Robert E. Smith, 83, of Decatur, passed away at 9:30 p.m. at Symphony of Decatur. Bob was born January 20, 1930, in Shelbyville, Illinois, the son of Jesse and Leta Smith. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Purity Bakery. He enjoyed...
Stephen Walter York
Jan. 07, 2014
Stephen Walter York, our beloved Father, Brother, Loving Companion and Papa Steve, 62, of Decatur, passed away at 1:22 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 with his family by his side. Steve was born August 28, 1951 in Decatur, IL, the son of Walter and Mary (Moody) York. He was preceded in death by...
Alexander Kram
Jan. 06, 2014
Alexander Kram, 56, of Decatur went to be with the Lord January 6, 2014. His passing was sudden and unexpected. Alex was the son of Gregory and Luba Kram. He was born November 18, 1957 in the Ukraine. Alex received his electrical engineering degree in Russia. After coming to America, Alex started...
Maryalice Nelson
Jan. 06, 2014
Maryalice Nelson, 87, of Decatur, died on January 6, 2014. She was a graduate of Millikin University and the University of Illinois, a former science teacher at Roosevelt Jr. High, and a nurse. Mary was an active member of the community by volunteering at the Thrift Store and at DMH. She is...
Mark Bentley
Jan. 06, 2014
Decatur-Mark Bentley, 53, of Decatur, passed from this life on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Mark was born January 5, 1961 in Decatur, the son of Everett and Patricia (Butt) Bentley. After graduating from Douglas McArthur High School he was...
Mashirah "Nunu" Bailey
Jan. 05, 2014
Decatur- Mashirah “Nunu” Bailey, infant daughter of Eronica Bailey and Andrew Lee was placed in the loving arms Jesus at 10:05 a.m. Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents Eronica Bailey and Andrew Lee , grandmothers: Mae Bailey,...