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Mark A. Gentry
Jun. 13, 2013
Decatur-Mark A. Gentry, 51, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 in his home. Mark was born February 27, 1962 in Decatur, the son of Al Gentry and Patricia and Russell Myles (Church) Foster. He proudly served his country in the USMC. He was employed with Menards. Mark enjoyed softball,...
Willie Peters
Jun. 13, 2013
Decatur- Willie Frank Peters, 69, of Decatur passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 in the Symphony of Decatur. Graveside services will be 10 A.M. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery. Willie is survived by his daughter Rochelle Peters and 3 grandchildren The family of Willie Frank Peters is...
Karen Kay Gilbert-Gibbs
Jun. 12, 2013
Karen Kay Gilbert-Gibbs, 44, of Urbana passed away on Wednesaday, June 12, 1913 in Decatur. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Wanda Cohoon
Jun. 11, 2013
Wanda Waynette Cohoon, 68, of Decatur, passed away, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Wanda was born June 6, 1945 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Elliott and Erma June (Lasco) Savely. She was raised by her mother and step-father, Robert Riley. She enjoyed making crafts,...
Lloyd O. "Dutch" Atchason
Jun. 10, 2013
Decatur-Lloyd O. 'Dutch' Atchason, 96, of Decatur, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2013 in OSF St. Joseph's Medical Center. Dutch was born November 20, 1916 in Louisville, Illinois, the son of James and Della (Hagen) Atchason. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. He...
Gerald Gersmehl
Jun. 08, 2013
Gerald 'Jerry' Gersmehl, 94, of Decatur, IL. passed away on June 8, 2013, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Abbotsford, Wisconsin on August 29, 1918, the only child of Walter T. H. Gersmehl and Agnes Litzer Gersmehl of Melan, WS. He grew up mainly in and around Wausau, WS and graduated from...
Frank K. Campbell
Jun. 07, 2013
Decatur ' Frank K. Campbell, 70, of Decatur, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013. In keeping with Frank's wishes no services will be held. Arrangements by: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Clifford "Barney" L. Carter
Jun. 07, 2013
Clifford “Barney” L. Carter, 82, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013 in his residence with his family by his side. Memorial services to celebrate Clifford’s life will be held at 11AM, Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour...
Joshua Liki Graves
Jun. 07, 2013
Decatur- Joshua Liki Graves, infant son of Keri Cook and Shamar Liki Graves was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, June 7, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Private family Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. The family of Joshua Liki Graves has entrusted the care of their loved one...
Breanna Kay Wilsman
Jun. 06, 2013
Decatur-Breanna Kay Wilsman, infant daughter of Michael and Jessica was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013 in St. Mary's Hospital. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents Michael and Jessica, grandparents Greg and June Wilsman and Mike and Deonna...
Dorothy Meyer
Jun. 06, 2013
Dorothy Meyer, 92, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Symphony of Decatur. Dorothy was born on August 24, 1920 in Chicago the daughter of Charles and Helen (Layman) Clark. Surviving are her daughters, Patricia Dickey (Richard) and Pam Bowling all of Argenta; grandchildren,...
James J. Rogers
Jun. 05, 2013
Decatur-James Joseph Rogers, 88, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday June 5, 2013 in St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his loving family following a short illness. He was born to Pearl and Delmar Rogers on May 4, 1925. He married Prudence Fiorucci on April 16, 1948. He was in the heating and...