Obituaries
And tributes
Find Your Loved One
Charles R. Doering
Aug. 29, 2013
Decatur-Charles R. Doering, 63, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 in his home with his family by his side. He was born June 27, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of John and Majorie (Gabrielson) Doering. He proudly served his country in the USAF during Vietnam. He was the...
Kenneth A. Carter
Aug. 28, 2013
Decatur-Kenneth A. Carter Sr., 91, of Springfield formerly of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013, in his home with his family by his side. He was born April 28, 1922 in Marion, Illinois, the son of Fred W. and Audrey E. (Frazier) Carter. He proudly served his country in the Army Air...
Carol Litzinger
Aug. 27, 2013
Decatur-Carol Litzinger, 75, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013, in Decatur Rehab and Healthcare. Carol was born on May 17, 1937. Honoring Carol’s wishes cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory and there will be no public services. Arrangements are being handled by...
Raymond E. Price
Aug. 27, 2013
Raymond E. Price, 82, of Mt. Zion, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in his home. Raymond was born on December 4, 1930 in Decatur, the son of Harry and Cora Price. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army and worked for CNA Insurance until retiring in 1985. Raymond married Patsy R....
Lucile Jordan
Aug. 26, 2013
Lucile Jordan, 78, of Decatur passed away Monday, August 26, 2013 in Decatur Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Lucile was born in Poth, TX, the daughter of Fortunato and Soledad (Montoya) Luna. She had a strong passion for cooking and enjoyed cooking food for everyone. She also enjoyed...
Velma Currie
Aug. 26, 2013
Velma Currie, 92, of Decatur passed away Monday, August 26, 2013 in Heartland Health Care Center. Services for Velma Currie will be private. The family of Velma Currie is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send...
Dorothy Mack
Aug. 25, 2013
Dorothy Mack, 75, of Decatur passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Dorothy was born August 9, 1938 in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Alpha Burdett. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Nena Mack; grandson, Karl Mack; two other children; and fourteen other...
James R. Middlebrook
Aug. 23, 2013
James R. Middlebrook, 63, of Decatur passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. A graveside service to celebrate the life of James will be 10 am Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Graceland Cemetery. South Side Manor would like to thank Dr. Tim Miller, Cancer Care Specialists of...
Louise T. Morgret
Aug. 22, 2013
Louise Thelma Morgret, 86, of Decatur, passed away August 22, 2013 from complications of Alzheimer’s. Louise was born to the late Dan and Violet Gephart on September 16, 1926 in Lucas Township, Illinois. Louise was the fourth of eleven children. Louise graduated from Effingham High School. She...
Charles V. Riggins
Aug. 22, 2013
Charles V. Riggins, 95, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013 in Fairhaven’s Christian Home. Charles was born on October 6, 1917 in Moweaqua, IL the son of Charles T. and Lela (Corzine) Riggins. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He was a retired Foreman in the...
Mark W. Van Rheeden
Aug. 21, 2013
Mt. Zion—Mark Van Rheeden, 58, passed away unexpectedly August 21, 2013, in his home. Visitation will be Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. at First General Baptist Church, 2825 S. Baltimore Ave., Decatur, IL. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 4:00 P.M. Memorials may be contributed...
F. Lorraine Albright
Aug. 20, 2013
Decatur- Lorraine F. Albright, 89, of Decatur, passed away, Tuesday, August 20, 2013 in Hickory Point Christian Village. No services are planned.