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Ft. Myers, FL – Albert L. Miller, 92, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Decatur and Peoria, IL, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013 in Ft, Myers. Mr. Miller was born in Peoria, IL, on September 12, 1921, the son of Albert and E. Pearl Miller. A graduate of Peoria Manual, Mr. Miller was selected as...

Decatur-Wilma Bird, 83, of Decatur, passed Monday, November 04, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Wilma was born July 20, 1930 in Adams County, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Flossie (Noble) Waters. She was a home health aide that would sit and care for folks in their home....

Karen S. Eybel, 71, of Decatur, passed away Monday, November 04, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Karen was born December 23, 1941 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of John and Goldie (Merriman) Bandy. She shared a beautician shop with her sister, and she enjoyed gardening flowers and loved her pet...

Harvey L. Boomer, 92, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013 in McKinley Court. Harvey was born August 25, 1921 in Danville, IL, the son of Jesse and Laura (Bales) Boomer. He graduated from Decatur High School, and joined and served proudly in the United States Air Force. He was inducted in the Old...

Decatur-Laura B. Riser, 72, of Decatur, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Laura was born June 8, 1941 in McLeansboro, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Jenny (Lasater) Biggerstaff. She ran a daycare service out of her home for over thirty years. She loved...

Decatur-Michael Timothy Harris Sr., 54, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 in his home with his fiancé by his side. Michael was born October 9, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Donald Ray and Vera (Hensley) Harris. He was previously employed as a flooring installer. He...

Johnny Green Turner, 78, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Johnny was born in Davenport, MS on December 21, 1934, the son of Jim and Bessie Mae “Big Momma” Turner. He was previously employed with the National Baking Company of Chicago. He enjoyed hunting for...

Bishop Emeritus Willie Frank Newbon, 77 of Decatur transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on Monday October 28, 2013 at Kirby Hospital in Monticello, Illinois. Bishop Emeritus Willie F. Newbon was born October 23, 1936 in Brownsville, Tennessee to Willie F. and Mattie Jelks Newbon. He...

Decatur-Harold D. Roberts, 69, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 in his home with his wife by his side. He was born August 18, 1944 in Bible Grove, Illinois, the son of Andy and Dorothy (Greenwood) Roberts. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He...

Mary C. Slover, 66, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mary was born August 20, 1947, the daughter of Edward and Mary L. Hutchins. Mary was a loving wife of Ken and stepmother to Kenny, Kathy, and Stacey. Mary was an avid cat lover, and loved her pet...

Decatur-Daniel D. Slater, 51, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 in his residence. Cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. There will be no public services. The family of Daniel D. Slater is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue,...

Carol Lynne Boland, 73, of Forsyth, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family. Carol was born July 02, 1940 in Decatur, the daughter of Carl and Helen (Roderick) Schuman. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Carol loved spending time with her...