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Terry Wiseman
Sep. 02, 2012
Decatur ' Terry Lynn Wiseman, 66, of Danville formerly of Decatur passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 in Danville VA Medical Center. Terry was born on July 22, 1946 in Decatur the son of Paul J. and Lois E. (Braughton) Wiseman. He graduated from McArthur High School in Decatur and attended...
Michael Edward Siburt
Sep. 02, 2012
Decatur-Michael Edward Siburt, 63, of Decatur, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, September 2, 2012 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A memorial gathering will be held from 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Crestview Worship Center, 4415 N. Water, Decatur. Memorial services to...
Clifton Baum
Sep. 01, 2012
Clifton H. Baum, 57, of rural Mt. Pulaski passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 in his home with his family at his side. Clifton was born August 25, 1955 in Decatur, IL, the son of George and Jacqueline (Higar) Baum. He married Shirl Perry in 1980. Clifton leaves behind his wife, Shirl...
Opal Vivian Lowe
Sep. 01, 2012
Decatur- Opal Vivian Miller Lowe, 94, of Decatur, IL died at 5:30 pm on Saturday, September 1, 2012 in Bethalto Care Center in Bethalto, IL. The staff provided loving care during her stay there. Visitation will be 1-2 PM Friday September 7, 2012 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home followed by a...
Barbara I. Black
Aug. 30, 2012
Barbara Black, 63, of Decatur passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 in her home with her family by her side. Barbara leaves behind her brother, Larry Keller; sister, Sylvia and husband Larry Watkins; children, Dwayne and Kim Black; Arthur and Virginia Black; Penny White; Joseph Black; and...
David Eugene Glover
Aug. 29, 2012
David Eugene Glover, 65, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. David was born September 2, 1946 in Decatur, IL, the son of William Glover and Jacquline (Rokash) Brown. He served in the Navy for 12 years, and completed six tours in Vietnam. David is...
Harley "Butch" Strohl
Aug. 28, 2012
Decatur ' Harley A. 'Butch' Strohl, 67, of Decatur passed away at 9:48 PM Tuesday August 28, 2012 in McKinley Court Nursing Home. Butch was born August 26, 1945 in Decatur the son of Harley E. and Anna Mary Seiler. He worked as a police officer for Vandalia and retired from Mt. Zion School...
Emma Lou Beams
Aug. 27, 2012
DECATUR ' Emma Lou Richardson Beams went to be with the Lord on Monday August 27th. She was born on April 12th, 1931 in Springfield, IL. She graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield, in January of 1949. She had an associate's degree in accounting from Richland Community College. She was...
Shirley J. Long
Aug. 27, 2012
Decatur- Shirley J. Long, 77, of Decatur, Passed away, Monday, August 27, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by her family. A service to celebrate the life of Shirley will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, with a visitation from 6-8:00 p.m....
James T Epps
Aug. 26, 2012
Decatur ' James “Jim” T. Epps, 85, of Decatur passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2012 in his home with his family by his side. Jim was born on January 9, 1927 in Little Cypress, KY the son of William and Nona (Lamb) Epps. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in...
Kylee Ann Kirby
Aug. 23, 2012
Kylee Ann Kirby, infant daughter of Karissa Sumner and Derek Kirby, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus Thursday, August 23, 2012 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Private services will be held in Lullaby Land at Fairlawn Cemetery. Kylee leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother, Karissa; father,...
Glen Hartman
Aug. 23, 2012
Decatur- Glen Hartman, 88, of Decatur passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at his son's home with his family by his side. A service to celebrate Glen's life will be Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Albert Weidlick officiating....