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Eileen R. Crane
Jan. 10, 2013
Eileen Crane, 85, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 in Heartland Health Care Center. Eileen was born on April 6, 1927 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Otto and Emma (Luka) Kayhs. She was a charter member of Christ United Methodist and a former member of the Decatur garden Club....
David A. Williams
Jan. 10, 2013
Decatur-David A. Williams, 82, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, formerly of Decatur, Illinois and Rochester, New York, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 in his home with his family by his side. David was born October 26, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Owen Williams and Florence (Eiler)...
Mary Criger
Jan. 09, 2013
Mary Criger, 80, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in Imboden Creek Living Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Lynette Sue High
Jan. 09, 2013
Lynette Sue High, 54, of Decatur, passed away, Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Lynette was born in Decatur on December 22, 1958 the daughter of Richard and Sharon (Hood) Shepard. She attended Salem Baptist Church and previously worked as a lunch room supervisor for...
Theodore Ray "Ted" Zindars
Jan. 08, 2013
Decatur-Theodore Ray 'Ted' Zindars, 76, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Amber Glen Alzheimer Special Care Center in Urbana. Services to celebrate Ted's life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8...
Gloria M. Siemons
Jan. 07, 2013
Decatur-Gloria M. Siemons, 87, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Per Gloria's wishes cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to...
Everett R Eastling
Jan. 06, 2013
Everett Eastling, 90, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Alice L. Bailey
Jan. 05, 2013
Alice L. Bailey, 92, of Sullivan formerly of Decatur passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Titus Manor. Alice led an interesting and full life which began at her birth on April 27, 1920, in the two-story home of her parents, George M. and Florence V. (neé Barger) Pfeifer, on a quiet street...
Jerry Lynn Binkley
Jan. 04, 2013
Decatur-Jerry Lynn Binkley, 70, of Decatur, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services to celebrate Jerry's life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery with the 'Flight Home' Ceremony to conclude the service. Visitation will be...
Dean "Pete" Thompson
Jan. 03, 2013
Decatur ' Dean 'Pete' Thompson, 78, of Decatur, passed away, Thursday, January 3, 2013 in his home after a short battle with cancer. Pete was born on November 25, 1934 in Keith, IL the son of Herbert Raymond and Mable (Groves) Thompson He was retired from Mueller's and a member of Stephen Decatur...
Robert E. Bennett
Jan. 02, 2013
Robert E. Bennett, 85, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Heritage Health. Robert was born on July 7, 1928 in Blue Mound, IL. He was a member of West Side Church of the Nazarene where he served as on the church board, Sunday School Teacher and Sunday School Superintendent. He...
Kathryn Eloise Beystehner
Jan. 02, 2013
Decatur-Kathryn Eloise (Rine) Beystehner, 101, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Fairhaven Christian Home. Kathryn was born on October 4, 1911 in Villa Grove, the daughter of Rollen and Daisy (Fink) Rine. She graduated salutatorian from Villa Grove High School in 1929. She...