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Paul R Joynt
Mar. 29, 2012
Decatur- Paul R. Joynt, 83, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Honoring Paul’s wishes, a private family service will be held at Graceland Cemetery. Paul was born July 9, 1928 in Decatur, Illinois the son of John and Melva (Carter) Joynt. He proudly...
Lillie Mae Jackson
Mar. 29, 2012
Lillie Mae 'Blondie' Stanley-Jackson, 76, of Decatur, formerly of Springfield, IL, departed this life peacefully of Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 2:08 pm. Services to celebrate the life of Lillie will be at 12:00 noon Friday, April 6, 2012 at the Jasper Street Church of Christ, visitation will be...
Jordan Greggory Garrett
Mar. 29, 2012
Jordan Greggory Garrett arrived March 14, 2012, greeted by his elated parents, Laurel Phipps and Richard Garrett. With a head of soft, beautiful hair and a perfect little face, he was welcomed home by big brother Kyler and big sister Kaylin. Family and friends stopped by to meet Jordan, marveling...
Cecil Smith
Mar. 28, 2012
Decatur-Cecil Smith, 84, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
James J. Barnhart
Mar. 27, 2012
Decatur-James J. Barnhart, 83, of Decatur, formerly of Utica, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in McKinley Court. No services planned arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Hubert Sutton
Mar. 26, 2012
Boody- Hubert Sutton, 78, of Boody, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at his home with his loving family by his side. A service to celebrate Hubert's life will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2012 at Camp Wilson Foursquare Gospel Church, 7570 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522. Visitation will be from...
Ruth Anna Schroeder
Mar. 25, 2012
Ruth Schroeder was able to celebrate her 100th year of life ' an important goal — with her family prior to her death on Sunday, March 25, in Herrin, Illinois, after a brief illness. A recent resident of Anna and Marion, Ruth resided in Decatur for 45 years with her husband, Theodore W....
James Dwayne Wood
Mar. 21, 2012
Decatur-James Wood, 61, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Services to celebrate James' life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with military honors to conclude the services. Visitation will be for one...
Gerald Lee Sims
Mar. 19, 2012
Decatur-Gerald Lee Sims, 95, of Decatur, passed away 1:38 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2012 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Services to celebrate Gerald's life will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral...
Madaline R Dennis
Mar. 19, 2012
Decatur- Madaline R. Dennis, 89, of Decatur passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Madaline will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. till the time of the...
Bruno Komenski
Mar. 19, 2012
Decatur-Bruno Komenski, 82, of Decatur, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Private graveside services will be held at Graceland Cemetery.
Charles L. Reynolds
Mar. 17, 2012
Decatur- Charles Lyle Reynolds, 88, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Aspen Ridge Care Center. Charles was born on October 31, 1923 in Blue Mound the son of Siggle and Cressie (Amber) Reynolds. He married Alice Nixon. They had four children, Robert (Carolyn) Reynolds of Decatur;...