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Michael P. McMahon
Jan. 03, 2012
Decatur- Michael P. McMahon, 57 of Decatur passed away January 3, 2012 in Fairview Heights, Illinois with his family by his side. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Michael will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012 in the chapel at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Per Michael’s...
Marilyn Stiles
Jan. 02, 2012
Decatur ' Marilyn Eileen Stiles, 86, of Decatur passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Marilyn was born on May 22, 1925 in Mt. Pulaski, IL the daughter of Jacob and Anna M. (Gulso) Erlenbush. She married Sylvan Sylvester Stiles on December 4, 1949 in Lincoln, IL he...
Vanessa L. O'Neill
Jan. 01, 2012
Charleston- Vanessa O’Neill, 51 of Charleston passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Hilltop Convolesent Center in Charleston, Illinois. Cremation will take place at Graceland Cremation Center, and a service to celebrate the life of Vannesa will take place at a later date.
Betty M. Brown
Jan. 01, 2012
Decatur- Betty M. Brown, 89, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 01, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete with Moran and Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Sheila Mae Knight
Jan. 01, 2012
Decatur-Sheila Mae 'She-She' Knight, 51, of Decatur, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 2012, after a courageous three year battle with cancer, in her home with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Sheila's life will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn...
Alice K Robertson
Dec. 31, 2011
Decatur- Alice K. Robertson, 93, of Decatur, IL. formerly of Maroa and Pana, Il., passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A service to celebrate the life of Alice will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in the chapel at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home,...
Richard Maze
Dec. 30, 2011
Richard A. Maze, 66, of Decatur passed away at 1:57 pm Friday, December, 30, 2011. Private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery. The family of Richard A. Maze is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur. View the...
Charles R. Perryman
Dec. 27, 2011
Charles R. Perryman, 63, of Findlay, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Shelby Memorial Hospital. Charles was born February 4, 1948 in Mulkeytown son of John and Ruth (McElyea) Perryman. He worked as a mechanic for 25 years before retiring. He is survived by his son, Charles R. Perryman, Jr. of...
Lola Falk
Dec. 27, 2011
Decatur- Lola Falk, 100, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Imboden Creek Living Center. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Lola will take place 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2011 at Graceland Cemetery in Decatur, Illinois. Lola was born December 2, 1911 outside of...
Douglas Emert
Dec. 27, 2011
Decatur- Douglas Harold Emert Sr., 54, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Doug was born on April 3, 1957 in Decatur the son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Hayes) Emert. He worked at Decatur Foundry and Steak & Shake. He married Alana Miller on...
Daniel Charles "Danny" Murphy
Dec. 26, 2011
LOVINGTON- Daniel Charles 'Danny' Murphy, 59 of Lovington, passed away unexpectedly at 2:50 am Monday, December 26, 2011, surrounded by his loving family in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Thursday, December 29, 2011 in Our Lady of the Holy Spirit...
William Russell Mercer
Dec. 23, 2011
ARTHUR- William Russell 'Bill' Mercer, 72 of Arthur, passed away at 3:34 PM on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Mattoon, surrounded by his loving family. Services to celebrate Bill's life will be held at 10 am Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in the Lovington Church of God,...