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Rebecca Painter
Dec. 07, 2011
Decatur- Rebecca O. Painter, 81, of Altamont formerly of Decatur passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, IL. Rebecca was born on November 19, 1930 in St. Elmo, IL the daughter of Pearl Eugene and Mary Jane (Mills) Davis. She worked as a bank teller and was...
Rosemary E. Woods
Dec. 07, 2011
Rosemary Woods died on December 7, 2011, at 10:08 AM with her family right next to her at her home. A service to celebrate the life of Rosemary will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday December 12, 2011 in the chapel at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, visitation will be 10:00 a.m. till the time of the...
Leonard E. Long
Dec. 06, 2011
DECATUR ' Leonard E. Long ' beloved husband, father and educator nonpareil ' died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at home in the company of family members after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 75. Leonard was born Aug. 4, 1936, in Colchester, Ill., to Gale A. and Era (Campbell) Long. The family...
Janet Marsh
Dec. 06, 2011
Decatur- Janet S. Marsh, 60, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at McKinley Court with her family at her side. Per Janet’s wishes cremation will be accorded at Graceland/Fairlawn Cremation Center. Interment will take 11:00 a.m. Tuesday December 13, 2011 at Graceland Cemetery....
Dorothy Harrold
Dec. 05, 2011
Clinton–Dorothy Harrold, 87, of Clinton, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Monday, December 5, 2011 in her home with her family by her side. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Frederick Coleman
Dec. 01, 2011
Decatur-Frederick 'Freddie' Coleman, 52, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Freddie's life will be 5 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2011 in the chapel at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of...
Madalynn Rachelle VanScyoc
Dec. 01, 2011
Decatur-Madalynn Rachelle VanScyoc, infant daughter of Brian and Heidi VanScyoc, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 8:17 a.m. December 1, 2011 in St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one...
Yvonne A Callaway
Nov. 28, 2011
Decatur-Yvonne Callaway, 84, of Decatur passed away at 6:20 pm on Monday November 28, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Yvonne was born on December 31, 1926 in Armington, IL the daughter of George and Myrtle (Bailey) Leaser. She was a member of Moundford Free Methodist and also attended...
Daniel Lewis Dacar
Nov. 25, 2011
Daniel Lewis Dacar, 65, of Decatur passed away at 5:40 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2011 in St. Mary’s Hospital. No services are planned. Daniel was born August 3, 1946, in Decatur, the son of Lewis and Wilhelmina (Foley) Dacar. He was a graduate of Decatur Eisenhower High School and the University...
David Younger
Nov. 25, 2011
Decatur-David Younger, 79, of Decatur, passed away at 10:54 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2011, in St. Mary's Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate David's life will be 12 noon Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church, 742 E. Clay St., with Father John Burnette,...
Margaret J. Deen
Nov. 25, 2011
Decatur-Margaret J. Deen, 82, of Decatur, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Margaret's life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral...
Love Earlene Dunaway
Nov. 25, 2011
Decatur-Love Earlene Dunaway, 94, of Bedford, IN, formerly of Decatur, quietly passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 in her daughter's home. Graveside services to celebrate Love's life will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Graceland Cemetery. Love was born March 13, 1917 in Enfield, IL,...