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Infant Connor James Foster
Apr. 01, 2011
Decatur-Connor James Foster, infant son of Christal (Fleming) Bogle of Argenta and Jeffrey Foster Jr. of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus 3:37 pm Friday, April 1, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services for baby Connor will be 2:00 pm Monday, April 4, 2011 in Lullaby...
Jack T. Smart, Sr.
Mar. 31, 2011
Decatur-Jack T. Smart Sr., 83, of Decatur, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011 at his residence with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Jack's life will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the...
Darlene Joy Depew
Mar. 29, 2011
Moweaqua- Darlene Joy Depew was born on August 11, 1942 and passed away on March 29, 2011. Here was a woman who made her presence known. She was 'Grandma' to many and not just her own. May her legacy of strong morals and unconditional love live on in the generations she leaves behind. Darlene...
Helen Elizabeth Hawthorne
Mar. 28, 2011
Decatur-Helen Elizabeth Hawthorne, 91, of Decatur, retired Rand McNally employee, died Monday, March 28, 2011. Memorial gathering will be 5-7 pm Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Private graveside services will be held at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. In...
Oscar M. Hadley
Mar. 28, 2011
Decatur-Oscar M. 'Sonny' Hadley, 78 of Decatur passed away 12:00 am Monday, March 28, 2011 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Oscar's life will be 2:00 pm on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Father Jeff Grant officiating. Visitation will be...
Joyce J. Van Meter
Mar. 26, 2011
Joyce J. Van Meter, 74, of Decatur passed away on Saturday March 26, 2011 in her home. Joyce was born on June 6, 1936 in Decatur the daughter of Elmer and Generva (Turntine) Burns. She started her working career at Citizens National Bank she also worked at Western Electric, Borg Warner, and...
Shawna M. Ireland
Mar. 26, 2011
Decatur-Shawna M. Ireland, 33, of Decatur passed away on Saturday March 26, 2011 in Memorial Medical Center at Springfield. Shawna was born on July 8, 1977 in Decatur the daughter of James and Mellody (Maisenbacher) Ireland. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day...
Lois K Borsay
Mar. 26, 2011
Decatur-Lois K. Borsay, 81, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Lois' life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the...
Christine M. Waller
Mar. 24, 2011
Decatur-Christine M. Waller, 88, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate her life will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral...
Randall Lee Kirby
Mar. 24, 2011
Decatur-Randall “Randy” Kirby, 60 of Decatur, passed away 1:37 pm Thursday, March 24, 2011 in his residence. Per Randy’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded and his family will honor and celebrate his life in a private ceremony. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation...
Arthur Leon Kahler
Mar. 22, 2011
Decatur-Arthur Leon “Doc” Kahler, 82, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family at his bedside A private graveside service for Arthur with military honors will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery, in Springfield, Illinois, Friday, March 25,...
Leslie J. Russell
Mar. 22, 2011
Decatur-A great man, passed away at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 in his home. Leslie J. Russell, 78, of Decatur was born on October 2, 1932 in Decatur, IL the son of Kenneth Edward and Alberta Jeanette (Mac Anally) Russell. He was a Union Laborer for 55 years and a member of Laborers Union...