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Henrietta Lewis
Jan. 12, 2012
Henrietta E. Lewis, 86, of Decatur passed away at Decatur Memorial Hospital on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Henrietta was born on May 17, 1925 in Decatur the daughter of Charles and Caroline (Burg) Owens. She loved her bird Susie and enjoyed helping years ago at the Senior Center. Surviving are...
James William Snyder
Jan. 12, 2012
Sullivan -James William Snyder, 63, of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Memorial services to celebrate Jim's life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be...
Mildred Schnuckel
Jan. 12, 2012
Decatur -Mildred Schnuckel, 100, of Decatur passed away at 3:00 am Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Mildred was born September 12, 1911 in Harvey, IL the daughter of Anna and Thomas Wood. She married Chester Schnuckel on October 20, 1934. Mil and Chet lived in Harvey and...
Billy Joe Benscoter
Jan. 11, 2012
Maroa- Billy Joe Benscoter, 73 of Maroa passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Billy was born on September 27, 1938 in Mason City, IL the son of Harry Harold and Edith (Fewell) Benscoter. He was a member of the Show Stopper Car Club and was retired from Illinois...
Shirley M. Johnson
Jan. 11, 2012
Decatur-Shirley M. Johnson, 86, of Decatur, passed away at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Services to celebrate Shirley's life will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...
Betty J. Robbins
Jan. 11, 2012
Decatur-Betty J. Robbins, 79, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Lincoln Manor. Graveside services to celebrate Betty's life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Macon County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buddy Fund at Northgate Pet...
Jean Eleanor Eaton
Jan. 10, 2012
Decatur-Jean Eleanor Eaton, 91, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in Lincoln Rehabilitation Center. Jean was born February 24, 1920 in Decatur, IL the daughter of George and Elsie (Whitaker) Eaton. She was a member of Sweet Adeline's and Central United Methodist Church. She liked...
Wanda A. Sutton
Jan. 10, 2012
Boody- Wanda A. Sutton, 78, of Boody passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at her home with her loving family by her side. A service to celebrate the life of Wanda will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2012 in the chapel at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, visitation will start at 10:00...
Ernest M. Durnil Jr.
Jan. 09, 2012
Decatur-Ernest M. 'Ernie' Durnil Jr., 92, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at Aspen Ridge. Services to celebrate Ernie's life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012 at the funeral...
Laura Christine Rhoades
Jan. 07, 2012
Decatur-Laura Christine Rhoades, 31, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Laura's life will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 10,...
Robert Mintler
Jan. 05, 2012
Robert W. Mintler, 95, of Decatur, died Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mintler was born July 14, 1916, in Decatur, son of Fred E. and Emily (Salefski) Mintler. A WWII Army Air Corp Veteran, he worked as a machinist for Missouri Steel, Houdille-Hershey, and retired...
Ray Dean Marshall
Jan. 04, 2012
Decatur-Ray Dean Marshall, 69, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, January 04, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Ray's life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...