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Christopher Shawn Kraft
Jul. 05, 2011
Decatur-Christopher S. Kraft, 28, of Decatur went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 05, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital. Services to celebrate Chris' life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home the 'Flight Home' Ceremony will conclude the...
Kenneth J. Hilliard
Jul. 05, 2011
Decatur-Kenneth J. Hilliard, 80, of Harristown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at his home with his loving family and friends by his side. A service to celebrate the life of Kenneth will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, visitation will be...
Guy Olmstead
Jul. 03, 2011
Decatur-Guy T. Olmstead of Decatur, Illinois died Sunday, July 3rd, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. Cremation rights will be conducted by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date for the immediate family. Guy was born...
Evelyn M. Cox
Jul. 03, 2011
Evelyn M. Cox, 78, of Decatur, died Sunday, July 3, 2011 in Decatur. She was born February 9, 1933 in Decatur the daughter of Harvey Lee and Helen Smith. Evelyn was very active in the community and was a member of various clubs throughout her life, especially the Dolphin Boat Club. She worked at...
Mary Ann England
Jul. 02, 2011
Decatur-Mary Ann England, 69, of Decatur, passed away 5:50 pm Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. Mary was born September 5, 1941 in Decatur the daughter of Floyd E. and Mildred M. (Burk) Moore. She married Jack England on July 24, 1982 in...
Nina L Johnson
Jun. 29, 2011
Decatur- Nina L. “Nini” Johnson, 63, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Per Nina’s request cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Nina will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church in...
Larry D. Reeves
Jun. 29, 2011
Decatur- Larry “Rabbit” Reeves, 59, of Decatur passed away at his home, Wednesday, June 29, 2011. A visitation to celebrate the life of Larry will be 1:00-3:00pm Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be...
John Auvil Sr
Jun. 27, 2011
Decatur-John Auvil Sr., 84, of Decatur passed away at 5:17 am Monday June, 27, 2011 in Aspen Ridge Care Centre. John was born on January 14, 1927 in Jeff, IL the son of John H. and Ruby (Peck) Auvil. He married Nelda Pauline (Sims) on October 12, 1946 in Decatur. He is survived by his wife Nelda...
Doris Elizabeth Wrightsman
Jun. 27, 2011
Decatur-Doris Elizabeth Wrightsman, 98, of Decatur, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Doris' life will be 1 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2011 in the chapel at the Star of Hope Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery. There will be no...
Sandra D. Flesch
Jun. 26, 2011
Mt Zion-Sandra D. Flesch, 69, of Mt Zion passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 10:27 p.m. surrounded by her family. Per Sandra’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no services are planned at this time. In Lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to...
Pauline V Kirby
Jun. 25, 2011
Decatur- Virginia Pauline Kirby, 88, of Decatur passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Moweaqua Nursing and Retirement Center. A service to celebrate the life of Pauline will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home; visitation is 1:00 p.m. till the time of the...
Mark W. Clark
Jun. 25, 2011
Decatur-Mark W. Clark, 52, of Decatur passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Decatur Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mark will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home visitation will be 1:00 p.m. till the...