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Virginia Bernice Christian
Oct. 28, 2011
Virginia Berniece Christian, (Ginny) age 88, Decatur, IL, formerly of Mattoon, IL and Mankato, MN,, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at Mckinley Court in Decatur, IL. Virginia was born July 26, 1923 in Mattoon, IL, the daughter of Jenny and Marshall (Harry) Christian, both of whom preceded...
Alexander John Richard
Oct. 28, 2011
Heaven's gain was our loss when our baby angels were called by our Lord. Josephine Rose Richard and her twin brother Alexander John Richard came into this world too soon and were taken too soon. Josephine was stillborn at home on September 21. She weighed 5 ounces and was 7 inches long. Alexander...
Eloise Jean Reed
Oct. 28, 2011
Decatur- Eloise J. Reed, 93, of Decatur, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at Heritage Manor of Mt. Zion, Illinois. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Eloise will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be directed...
James F. Ewing
Oct. 26, 2011
Decatur-James F. 'Jim' Ewing, 72, of Decatur, passed away 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at McKinley Court with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Jim's life will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, October...
Elmer Mosser
Oct. 24, 2011
Elmer “Jim” Mosser, Jr., 90, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Mr. Mosser was born on March 6, 1921 in Hammond the son of Elmer G. and Anna B. (Day) Mosser. A WWII Army veteran, Jim worked for Traver Ready Mix for 50 years. He loved to play golf and...
Gary E Wilson
Oct. 24, 2011
Decatur- Gary E. Wilson, 69, of Decatur passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Per Gary’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded at Graceland Crematory, and no services are planned. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. Gary was born...
Eileen Walton
Oct. 23, 2011
Decatur-Eileen Drexler Walton passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011, at Northwest Community Hospital, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 56 years, former Mayor of Decatur Elmer Walton, who passed away in February 1995. Services to celebrate Eileen's...
Richard L. Vesper
Oct. 23, 2011
Richard L. Vesper, 76, of Decatur passed away at 11:40 AM on Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Lincoln Manor Health Care. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Peyton Arlene Mills
Oct. 21, 2011
Decatur-Peyton Arlene Mills, infant daughter of Jamie Lowe and Shane Mills of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 7:48 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2011 in the Garden of Angels at Graceland...
Mary Lou Hayes
Oct. 20, 2011
Decatur-Mary Lou Hayes, 68, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011 in her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 20th, 1943 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of Russell and Madolin Foster. She married the love of her life Larry D. Hayes on October 16th, 1960 and...
Gwen Thompson
Oct. 20, 2011
Gwendolyn Michelle Thompson of Chicago, formerly of Decatur, died on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. A memorial service for Gwen will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012, 2:00pm at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL, 62526.
Jariah Journey & Jazarah Myasia Hubbert
Oct. 19, 2011
Decatur-Jariah Journey & Jazarah Myasia Hubbert, twin daughters of Shartrese Grayned and Randy Hubbert of Decatur, where placed in the loving arms of Jesus Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2011 in Lullaby...