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Robert L. Shookman
Dec. 31, 2010
Decatur-Robert L. Shookman, 84, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at 11:31 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2010 in his home surrounded by his wife and sons. Services to celebrate Robert's life will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m....
Louis D. Woods
Dec. 31, 2010
Decatur-Louis D. 'Woody' Woods, 76, of Decatur, passed away at 9:56 a.m. December 31, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services to celebrate Woody's life will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Macon County Memorial Park. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family...
Christine Weissinger
Dec. 31, 2010
Decatur-Christine K. Weissinger, 79, of Decatur, passed away at 1:32 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital with her family by her side. Private family services to celebrate Christine's life will be held. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these...
Barbara Jordan Budde
Dec. 30, 2010
Decatur-Barbara Jordan Budde, 93, of Decatur, passed away at 12:36 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Heartland Health Care of Normal. Services to celebrate Barbara's life will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 130 W. Eldorado in Decatur. Visitation will be...
ZaMariya (infant) Darnae Joyner
Dec. 30, 2010
Decatur-ZaMariya Darnae Joyner, infant daughter of Dametra Butler and Darna Joyner was placed in the loving arms of Jesus on December 30, 2010. Memorial services to celebrate baby ZaMariya will be 2:00 pm Friday, January 21, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Services will conclude with...
Lowell Hamilton
Dec. 29, 2010
Decatur-Lowell H. Hamilton Sr, 87, formerly of Warrensburg passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Heartland Health Care Center with his loving family at his bedside. A service to celebrate the life of Lowell will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home...
Patricia Rigg
Dec. 28, 2010
Decatur-Patricia 'Patty' Rigg, 51, of Decatur, passed away at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Visitation to celebrate Patricia's life will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with the 'Flight...
Anna Burkett
Dec. 27, 2010
Moweaqua-Anna Burkett, 69, of Moweaqua, formerly of Kankakee, passed away at 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2010 at her home with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Anna's life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one...
Peggy J. Stiles
Dec. 24, 2010
Decatur-Peggy J. Stiles, 62, of Decatur, passed away at 1:09 p.m. Friday, December 24, 2010 at her home with her family by her side. Graveside services to celebrate Peggy's life will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2010 at Fairlawn Cemetery. Interment with 'Flight Home' Ceremony will be in...
Marshall A. Horve
Dec. 24, 2010
Decatur-Marshall A. 'Marsh' Horve, 96, of Decatur, passed away at 4:16 p.m. Friday, December 24, 2010 at Heartland of Decatur. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online...
Steven P. Burger
Dec. 21, 2010
Decatur- Steven P. Burger, 66, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family at his bedside. A Celebration of Life service for Steven will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Faith Baptist Church, 875 W. Grove Rd. Decatur, Illinois...
Carissa Lashai Albertson
Dec. 21, 2010
Decatur-Carissa Lashai Albertson, infant daughter of Markeeta Albertson and Jermaine Williams, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 10:15 pm Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Private services to celebrate baby Carissa will be held at graveside in Graceland Cemetery. Services will conclude with...