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Melissa (Missy) A. Kitson came into the world a fighter on February 27th, 1968. From day one the word ‘can’t’ was not in her vocabulary, and she didn’t take kindly to hearing ‘no’ either. She used challenges for fuel, whether it was running marathons or traveling the world, Missy seized everyday....

Nellie Mae Marquis, 93, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Nellie was born November 8, 1919 in Foosland, the daughter of George and Sally Taylor. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time at the Macon County Senior...

Michael H. 'Mike' Green, 49, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013, in Decatur. Mike was born on November 1, 1963 in Decatur, IL the son of Leslie H. Green and Janet C. Frailey. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Millwright Local 1051. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,...

Gordon Ward Richardson, Jr., 69, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Gordon was born November 4, 1943 in Wenatchee, WA, the son of Gordon and Shirley (Lake) Richardson. He married Nancy Hake in Washington. She preceded him in death on August 9,...

Roy H. Johnson, age 91, of Tucson, AZ (formerly of Forsyth, IL) passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends at Crossroads Adult Care. Roy was born in Evanston, IL on May 29, 1921 to John and Signe Hoagland Johnson. John and Signe had immigrated to the USA in the early 1900s. Roy...

Charleston- Deborah Duchow, 59, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Raymond A. Zabel, 96, of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, died peacefully Jan 15, 2013 at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community, with his family by his side. Raymond was born December 13, 1916 in Nemaha County, NE, the 5th of 11 children of Frederick and Wilhelmina Niemann Zabel. He was...

Illiopolis-Ian Zackary Byrne, infant son of Zack and Erica (Hall) Byrne, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus Tuesday, January 15, 2013, in St. Mary's Hospital. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the Garden of Angels at Graceland Cemetery. He is survived by his parents Zack...

Olen Glenn 'Ollie' Runion, 77, of Decatur, went to be with the angels at 5:31 am, Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ollie was born in Decatur on March 16, 1935 the son of Charles and Bessie (Austin) Runion. He built engines (racing) from the early 1970's to present and has...

Leo D. Grotjan, 89, of Flagler Beach, FL. formerly of Decatur passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Palm Coast, FL. Leo was born May 26, 1923 in Decatur, IL, the son of John and Zelma (Beals) Grotjan. Leo proudly served his country during World War II in the Pacific and again during the...

Robert B. Taylor, 87, of Forsyth passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 in his home with his family at his side. Robert was born May 4, 1925 in Charleston, IL, the son of Walter and Malissa (Kounce) Taylor. Robert proudly served his country during World War II in the Battle of the Bulge. He...

Shirley L Cochran, 82, of Loudon, TN (formerly of Decatur) passed away Friday, January 11, 2013. A memorial service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be 1 pm Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Private family internment will be held at a later date. Shirley was born...