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Michael J. Dunn
Jan. 01, 2013
Michael J. 'Mike' Dunn, 58, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in Decatur. Mike was born on October 19, 1954, in Chicago, son of Roger and Dorothy (Jane) Dunn. He worked as a Technical Support Supervisor for SB Power Tools for 30 years. Mike was an avid collector of useless...
Frances L. "Francie" Burrous
Jan. 01, 2013
Frances L. 'Francie' Burrous, 63, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 01, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Francie's life will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 7, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Chaplain Kristina Horn officiating. Visitation will be for one...
Karen Stevens
Dec. 31, 2012
Karen Stevens, 38, of Decatur passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 in her home. Services to celebrate Karen’s life will be 1 pm Monday, January 7, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is...
Jerri S Stewart
Dec. 31, 2012
Jerri Stewart, 69, of Assumption, IL passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service celebrating Jerri's life will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before service. Burial will be in...
David Reeves
Dec. 31, 2012
Decatur ' David Reeves, 56, of Decatur passed away on Monday December 31, 2012 in Heartland Health Care Center of Decatur after a 3 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. David was born on October 24, 1956 in Decatur the son of Charles and Lois (Moore) Reeves. He graduated from MacArthur High School...
Leslie James Lacox
Dec. 30, 2012
Decatur-Leslie James Lacox, 92, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 in his home with his family by his side. Graveside services to celebrate Leslie's life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard...
William Reimer
Dec. 29, 2012
William H Reimer, 87, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 in Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare in Effingham. William was born January 30, 1925 in Howard, Kansas, the son of William and Arite (Reddick) Reimer. He proudly served his country in World War II. William married Shirley...
Ruth Mae "Granny Ruth" Bollhorst
Dec. 29, 2012
Decatur-Ruth Mae 'Granny Ruth' (Peters) Bollhorst, 101, of Decatur, passed away at 1:26 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 with her family by her side. Per her wishes private family services to celebrate Granny Ruth's life will be held. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers...
Joseph Pettus
Dec. 28, 2012
Decatur-Joseph Pettus, 89, of Decatur, retired supervisor with A.E. Staley, no services are planned. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Dolores J. Michels
Dec. 24, 2012
Decatur-Dolores J. Michels, 71, of Decatur, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Services to celebrate Dolores' life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2012 at the...
Mary Smith
Dec. 23, 2012
Mary Allene Smith passed away December 23, 2012 at St, Mary’s Hospital in Decatur and was received into Heaven. She was born on March, 19, 1919 the daughter of Ralph B. and Fairy N. (Steele) Vail. Mary grew up in Beecher City and the Altamont area. She married Kenneth W. Bodine on December 23,...
Phyllis J. Crist
Dec. 22, 2012
Decatur – Phyllis Crist, 76, of Decatur, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 in Decatur. She was born April 8, 1936 in Decatur, the daughter of Hershel and Martha Cornwell. Phyllis loved her dogs and ceramics. She worked at Borg Warner, Taylor Pharmaceuticals and Catherine's women's clothing store....