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Infant Ethan Michael Calmes
Jun. 08, 2011
Hammond-Ethan Michael Calmes, infant son of Scott and Esperanza Calmes was placed in the loving arms of Jesus 10:22 am Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Baby Ethan is survived by his parents, sisters Chelsea Calmes and Shelby Calmes both of Pekin, IL; maternal grandparents...
Tammy L Peveler
Jun. 07, 2011
Decatur-Tammy Peveler, 46, of Decatur, passed away 6:15 am Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Tammy was born January 26, 1965 in Decatur the daughter of Jack A. and Dorothy J (Janvrin) Cochran. She was a graduate of Warrensburg-Latham High School. Tammy is survived by her...
Betty L Brookman
Jun. 05, 2011
Betty L. Brookman, 60 of Decatur, passed away at 3:20 am Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. Betty was born October 31, 1950 in Decatur the daughter of Robert and Betty L. (Mariner) Hunter. She worked for several years as a secretary for Bachrach's. One...
Viola Nail
Jun. 04, 2011
Viola Ethel Nail, 68, of Decatur went to be with her family in heaven at 5:30 pm, on the 4th day of June, 2011 in her home. Viola was born on July 9th, 1942 in Elwood, Indiana, the daughter of Virgil and Elizabeth Bee Goble. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Vi Goble. Viola...
John Charles Viskup
Jun. 02, 2011
Decatur-John Charles Viskup, 68, of Decatur, passed away at 8:23 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011 at his home with his loving family and friends by his side. Private family services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2011. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in John's name may be made to Homeward...
Charles Walding
Jun. 02, 2011
Charles Walding, 55, of Decatur passed away on Thursday June 2, 2011 in his home. There are no services planned. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Debra Kay Bostek
Jun. 01, 2011
Decatur-Debra Kay Bostek, 55, of Decatur went home to be with her lord, Tuesday, June 1, 2011 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, Illinois. A service to celebrate the life of Debra will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 8, 2011 at Maranatha Assembly of God Church, Decatur, Illinois. A visitation...
Charles Donald Perkinson
May 31, 2011
Decatur-Charles Donald Perkinson, 96, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at his home. Services to celebrate Charles' life will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2011 at First United Methodist Church, 201 W. North Street, Decatur. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the...
George E. Spates
May 30, 2011
Decatur-George E. Spates, 81, of Decatur, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Monday, May 30, 2011 at McKinley Court. Services to celebrate George's life will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment...
Mary Kaye Gould
May 28, 2011
Decatur – Mary Kaye Gorden Gould, 67, of Decatur passed away at 8:10 am Saturday, May 28, 2011 in her home. Mary Kaye was born on May 6, 1944 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Haldon and Lugenia (Bugg) Gorden. She attended grade school in Assumption, IL and graduated from Moweaqua High School in...
Carlotta S Meador
May 27, 2011
Decatur- Carlotta S. Meador, 63, of Decatur, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A service to celebrate the life of Carlotta will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with a visitation at 2:00 p.m. till the time of...
Mary Frances Roberts
May 27, 2011
Mary Frances Roberts, 87, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Decatur, died Friday (May 27, 2011). Fran, as she was known to all was born April 5, 1924, in Decatur, daughter of George Cast and Josephine Haher. She graduated from Decatur High, lived and worked in Chicago during W.W. II, and returned to...