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Decatur-Alice G Wallace, 89, of Decatur, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Alice was born July 28, 1923 in Decatur to Joseph and Mamie (Dietrich) Bailey. She was a devoted wife and mother. Alice worked at the Y.W.C.A. Pool desk and was an avid Cardinals, Bulls and...

Decatur-Charlotte A. Bentley, 82, of Decatur, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 in her home. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Paul V. Rotcher, 70, of Niantic passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013 in his home. Paul was born on October 4, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA the son of Jack and Katherine (Hart) Rotcher. He married Carolyn J. Schaeffer on June 23, 1962 in Chicago, IL. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn; son Michael Rotcher...

Lillian Kathy Jackson, infant daughter of Alexis Noble Gremo and Taylor Ryan Jackson was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Decatur-Steven Victor Spears, 61, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Steve was born August 10, 1951 in Decatur, the son of Gerald V. and Mary Jane (Glover) Spears. He was previously employed with United Union of Roofers Waterproofers and Allied Workers...

Evelyn Frances (Sphar) Asay Scheel, 98, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in her home. Evelyn was born November 27, 1914 in Shelby County, the daughter of Grover and Hazel (Gladman) Sphar. She worked as a postal worker in Roselle, IL, and was a member of NARFE Chapter 399 and Mound Chapel Church...

Decatur-John 'Jack' Merlin Mahan, 85, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 in his residence, with his family beside him. Services to celebrate John's life will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday,...

Frances Clayton, 85, of Alsip passed away after a brief illness on Friday, June 14th at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Frances was born on June 26, 1927 in Niantic, daughter of Herbert and Elizabeth Cross. Frances was the beloved wife of the late Jack Clayton, of Decatur, IL. Jack and Frances were...

Decatur-Claude S. Inman, 97, of Decatur, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 in his home. Claude was born February 23, 1916 in Vandalia the son of Everett and Ida (Weidner) Inman. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Alice Albert December 24, 1943 in...

Decatur-James M. 'Lema' LeMaster, 65, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2013 with his family by his side. Jim was born June 27, 1947 in Peoria, Illinois the son of James and Amber LeMaster. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University and the University of Illinois. He...

Decatur-Esther E. Carrier, 87, of Forsyth exited this life into her eternal life Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Heartland Health Care Center. Esther was born March 10, 1926 in Tilton, Illinois, the daughter of Anthony and Bessie (Heck) Gritton. Esther was a farmer's wife and a loving mother before...

Decatur-Zyonne 'Dudda' Cooper, 19 months old, entered into the gates of Heaven and took the loving hand of Jesus Thursday, June 13, 2013. Zyonne was born October 20, 2011 in Decatur the son of Keosha Powell and Branson Cooper, Sr. He loved dancing, eating, fighting, his pacifier, playing outside,...