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David Eugene Taylor
Aug. 05, 2013
Decatur- David Eugene Taylor, 93, of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013 in his residence. He was born August 24, 1919, the son of Albert Gilbert Taylor and Goldie May (Williams) in Tuscola, IL. He served in U.S. Army 1943-1946 in Pacific Theater. He retired from the Norfolk and Western...
Lois Ann Stevens
Aug. 05, 2013
Decatur-Lois Ann Stevens, 82, of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 05, 2013 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Jack F Scott
Aug. 05, 2013
Jack F Scott, 77, of Decatur, formerly of Cisco, IL, passed away August 5, 2013 in his home surrounded by family. Jack was born September 22, 1935, the son of Leo F. and Maxine (Black) Scott. He married Kathy Weaver on November 24, 1971. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, daughter Susan...
Richard Estell
Aug. 04, 2013
Richard Estell, 70, of Decatur passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 in his home. Richard was born September 8, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the son of Carroll Estell and Chella Jean (Hartley) Owens. He was a retired carpenter from Decatur and a licensed auctioneer in Tampa, FL. He spent his spare time as...
Barbara Warren
Aug. 03, 2013
Barbara Ann Warren, 74, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by love ones. Barbara was born on September 21, 1938 in Terre Haute, IN the daughter of Claude E. and Eleanor G. (Weir) Smith. She was a member of Maranatha Assembly of God Church...
Dorothy Jean "Jeannie" Bengston
Jul. 31, 2013
Decatur-Dorothy Jean “Jeannie” Bengston, 90, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in Imboden Creek Living Center with her family by her side. She was born September 10, 1922 in Weldon, Illinois, the daughter of Alden and Clara (Sullivan) Swearingen. She was the owner/operator of...
Lillian Grace Dunham
Jul. 31, 2013
Lillian Grace Dunham infant daughter of Joshua and Ashley (Goodwin) Dunham was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Surviving are her parents, Joshua and Ashley of Virginia beach, VA; grandparents, Lisa and Tim McKorkle of Decatur; Kelly Dunham...
WILBUR HIGH
Jul. 30, 2013
Decatur-Wilbur High, 83, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in his home with his family by his side. Memorial services to celebrate Wilbur’s life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society. The Wilbur High family is being served by...
Charles Fount "Charlie" Huffman
Jul. 30, 2013
Lovington- Charles Fount “Charlie” Huffman, 73 of Lovington, passed away early on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2013 at his home in Lovington with family at his bedside. Charlie requested services and interment to be private. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the...
Mildred "Millie" L. Dreasher
Jul. 28, 2013
Decatur- Mildred “Millie” L. Dreasher, 94, of Decatur, died July 28, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born January 15, 1919 to William Oscar and Mable (Wright) Pier of Decatur. She graduated from the original Stephen Decatur High School. Through the years Mildred enjoyed knitting,...
Richard Heffernan
Jul. 28, 2013
Richard Heffernan, 62, of Decatur passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 in Symphony of Decatur. Honoring Richard’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time. The family of Richard Heffernan is being served by...
Linda Poole
Jul. 25, 2013
Springfield-Linda Poole, 66, of Springfield formerly of Decatur, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013. No services are planned.