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Decatur- Ronald L. Smith, 63, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at home with his family at his bedside. Per Ron’s wishes, cremation will be accorded at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or to...

Decatur-Gary L. Friend, 73, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 at his home. Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Gary's life will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Father David Peters, Celebrant. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the...

Robert S. Mendenhall, 71, of Decatur, died Sunday, October 2, 2011 in his home. He was born March 20, 1940, in Decatur the son of John and Nina (Woodrum) Smith. An Army Veteran, Bob worked at Caterpillar, Inc. for 30 years retiring in 1999. He loved to draw, oil paint and play golf. Bob married...

Decatur-Jerry McKinney, 68, of Decatur passed away at 3:07 am Sunday, October 2, 2011 in Heartland Health Care Center. Jerry was born on April 1, 1943. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #99.  He is survived by his children Connie...

Shirley Joyce Vernon went to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 1, 2011, at the age of 80. Shirley was born in Decatur, Illinois on July 16, 1931, the daughter of Leo and Viola Richards. She graduated from Decatur High in 1949 and began working as a secretary at...

Clinton-Jolie May Blakely, infant daughter of Aaron and Laura (Johnson) Blakely of Clinton went to be with Jesus Friday, September 30, 2011. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister, Josie and brother, Jace Blakely of Clinton and sister, Brittny Lindsey of Clinton; grandparents:...

Illiopolis-William J. 'Joe' Norton, 76, of Illiopolis, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at his home after a hard fought battle with Bladder Cancer with his family by his side. Per Joe’s wishes Cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. A memorial service will...

Decatur-Mary M. Scott Fetrow (Me-Me), 83, of Lafayette, IN, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Monday, September 26, 2011 in her residence with family by her side. Services to celebrate Mary's life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home....

Constance A. Vaux-Day of Santa Monica, CA died on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ from complications sustained from an accident in Flagstaff, AZ. Connie was born March 12, 1948, in Estherville, Iowa. Connie was a 1966 graduate from St. Teresa High School, Decatur, IL and received her...

Maroa-Tina Tomlovich, 45, of Maroa passed away at 1:37 am Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Tina was born on August 4, 1966 in Decatur the daughter of Larry and Phyllis (Dick) Atwood. She worked at the Clinton Power Station from 1985-1993 and most recently worked for...

Decatur- L. Kleon Jinks, 78, of Decatur, passed away at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. No services are planned. Cremation will be accorded at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to the Proctor Health Care...

Decatur-George Gregory Glovacki, age 83, died Wed, September 21, 2011 in Decatur. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2011at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2400 S. Franklin, with Father Joe Molloy, Celebrant.    There will be no visitation. Interment will be at...