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Karen Suzy DeVore
Jan. 23, 2012
Decatur-Karen Suzy (Burkey) DeVore, 57, of Decatur passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Suzy was born on August 29, 1954 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Donald Frank and Gloria Dean (Williams) Burkey Sr. She worked for many years as a LPN at Primrose and Lincoln...
Esther Suzewits
Jan. 21, 2012
DECATUR- Esther H. Suzewits, 92 of Decatur, retired from General Electric, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012. Services to celebrate Esther's life will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, conducted by Pastor Mike Damery. Visitation will...
Philip Marion Harris
Jan. 21, 2012
Philip M. Harris, 71, unexpectedly caught the last train out on January 21, 2012 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The memorial service will be held Thursday, January, 26th at Graceland/Fairlawn at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Bill Keagle officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, prior to...
Reynaldo Tapia III
Jan. 19, 2012
Reynaldo Tapia III, 36, of Morrisonville died Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Christian County. Rey was born on August 19, 1975 in Antioch California the son of Reynaldo Tapia Jr. and Shirley (Benner) Tapia both of Decatur. Rey moved to Decatur, IL in October of 1985 and finally settled in...
Alfred L. Weingand
Jan. 19, 2012
Decatur-Alfred L. Weingand, 96, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Alfred’s life will be 1 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2160 N. Edward, with...
Murl L. Rawlings
Jan. 19, 2012
Murl L. Rawlings, 82, of Decatur passed away at 1:29 PM Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Murl was born on March 7, 1929 in Assumption the son of Marion and Gladys (Fathauer) Rawlings. He worked as a truck driver, a member of the Teamster, and retired from Spector Freight....
Ilaiya LaRae & Iliyah Letha Smith-Thomas
Jan. 19, 2012
Decatur – Ilaiya LaRae and Iliyah Letha Smith-Thomas infant daughters of Timesha Le'Sha Danyele Smith and Issiah Oscar Thomas passed away on January 19, 2012. Graveside services will be 10 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the 'Flight Home' Ceremony. They leave...
Harriett Kiick
Jan. 18, 2012
Decatur-Harriett Kiick, 94, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Imboden Creek Living Center with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Harriett's life will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2400 S. Franklin St....
Mary Jane Vetter
Jan. 17, 2012
Decatur- Mary Jane Vetter, 88, of Muncie, formerly of Decatur, entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 while living in the home of her son. A service to celebrate the life of Mary Jane will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 in the chapel at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral...
Jamie L. Wilson
Jan. 16, 2012
Jamie L. Dickson, 34, of Decatur, died Monday, January 16, 2012 in Decatur. Jamie was born May 16, 1977, in Decatur, daughter of Terry L. and Kay A. (Dennison) Dickson. Surviving are her children: Cassie, Amber, Carl, Dylan, Hannah, Jonathan, Joseph, Mason, Chloe and Marley; granddaughter,...
Gary William Price
Jan. 15, 2012
Decatur-Gary William Price, 56, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Memorial services to celebrate Gary's life will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2012 at Spitler Woods State Park, 705 Spitler Park Drive Mt Zion Township...
Huey D. Connour
Jan. 14, 2012
Decatur- Huey Dean Connour, 74, of Decatur passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital. A service to celebrate the life of Huey will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, 107 Newton Street, Heyworth, Illinois. Visitation will be...