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Jaceon Shuron Burton
Dec. 04, 2012
Jaceon Shuron Burton, infant son of Della LaShae Burton, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. In addition to his mother he is survived by his siblings: Azmariah Graves, Tykeria Graves, and Jalen Wilkins; grandmother, Betty Wilkins; grandfather, Anthony...
Larry W. Noe
Dec. 02, 2012
Decatur-Larry W. Noe, 67, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 in his home with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Larry's life will be 6 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2012 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. The...
Wilma May Smith
Dec. 01, 2012
Wilma May Smith, 86, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. Wilma was born June 21, 1926 in Moultrie County, a daughter of Clinton and Lena (Bolsen) Hale. A member of Ss. James & Patrick Catholic Church, Wilma worked in food service for Decatur School...
Raymond Lee Rhoades
Dec. 01, 2012
Clinton-Raymond Lee Rhoades, 64, of Clinton, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 in his home with his family by his side. Graveside service to celebrate Raymond's life will be 11:00 AM Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Kenney with Military Honors. Krazy Ray as he was...
Lilah L. West
Dec. 01, 2012
Lilah L. West, 72, of Decatur, passed away, Saturday, December 1, 2012 in her home. Lilah was born May 30, 1940 in Decatur, daughter of William E. and Kathleen A. (Long) Russell, Sr. A member of Central Baptist Church, Lilah worked in housekeeping at St. Mary's Hospital for 34 years before...
Floyd A. Brohez
Nov. 28, 2012
Floyd A. Brohez, 83, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 in his home. Services to celebrate Floyd's life will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 2 at the funeral home. Burial will be at...
James Krause
Nov. 27, 2012
James Krause, 48, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate James's life will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2012 at New Beginnings Church Of God 2606 Route 121 NW, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be a half hour before the service. The...
Betty Joan Gile
Nov. 25, 2012
Decatur-Betty Joan 'Flashy' Gile, 81, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 in Imboden Creek Living Center. Services to celebrate Betty's life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the...
Michael Pat Revelle
Nov. 25, 2012
Michael Pat Revelle Sr., 74, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 in his home with his family at his side. Michael was born March 3, 1938 in Centralia, IL, the son of Rufus and Golda (Hammond) Revelle. He married Mary Denning on May 22, 1982. Michael was a big fan of Ford...
Catherine A. Dreschel
Nov. 20, 2012
Catherine A. Dreschel , 94,of Sullivan formerly of Mt. Zion, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2012 in Mason Point. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home
John William Hobson
Nov. 20, 2012
John William Hobson, 90, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. John was born April 4, 1922 in Winslow, IN, son of Ray S. and Lela (Barnett) Hobson. He worked for 30 plus years at Caterpillar as an inspector until retiring. John served in the United...
Kenneth Horve
Nov. 19, 2012
Kenneth Raymond 'Kenny' Horve, 93, of Decatur died Monday, November 19th, 2012. Kenny was born on August 25, 1919 in Sandwich, Illinois the son of Malfred & Anna (Renewick) Horve. He married Margaret (Peg) Boland on December 14th, 1940. She preceded him in death in March 2009. She was the...