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Phyllis Pianka
Oct. 15, 2010
Decatur-Phyllis Taylor Pianka, 81 passed away suddenly and peacefully at her home in Sparks, Nevada, on September 20, 2010. Graveside services to celebrate Phyllis' life will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 20, 2010 in Graceland Cemetery with Rev. Don Jones officiating. The 'Flight Home' ceremony...
Jayden Brooke-Wayne Johnson
Oct. 14, 2010
Decatur-Jayden Brooke-Wayne Johnson, treasured, infant son of Sarah Smith and Joshua W. Johnson, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Private family services will be held. Interment with 'Flight Home' Ceremony will be in the...
Robert E Hatch
Oct. 11, 2010
Decatur- Robert Hatch, 82, of Decatur, passed away October 11, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family at his bedside. Services to celebrate Robert’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral home with Pastor Eric Ginder officiating....
Richard Dale Ferre
Oct. 08, 2010
Forsyth-Richard Dale Ferre, 82, of Forsyth, passed away 7:15 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010 at his home with his beloved wife by his side. Mass of the Resurrection to celebrate Richard's life will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church, 742 E. Clay, with Father Jeff Grant...
Wilbur "Buzz" Allen
Oct. 07, 2010
Decatur-Wilbur 'Buzz' Allen, 63 of Decatur, passed away 5:45 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Mattoon Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Buzz's life will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will...
Nathan Eric McDaniel
Oct. 06, 2010
Decatur-Nathan Eric McDaniel, 35, of Creston, Iowa, formerly of Decatur, lost his fight with cancer Monday, September 6, 2010. He passed away in his sleep at his residence, surrounded by friends and loved ones. Memorial services to celebrate Nate's life will be graveside 11:00 am Friday,...
Daniel Eugene Wiley
Oct. 04, 2010
Decatur-Daniel Eugene Wiley, 53, of Decatur, passed away at 8:22 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2010 in his residence with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Danny's life will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the...
Herbert Feezel
Oct. 03, 2010
Decatur- Herbert Feezel, 89, of Decatur Passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital Emergency Room with his family at his bedside. A Graveside Service to celebrate Herbert’s life will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Graceland Cemetery with military honors...
Jack Sullivan
Oct. 03, 2010
Decatur- Jack Sullivan, 79, of Decatur passed away October 3, 2010 at Aspen Ridge Care Center. A private burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery Wednesday, October 6, 2010. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at...
Gladys Williams
Oct. 02, 2010
Decatur-Gladys (Hays) Williams, 97, of Auburn, Ind., formerly of Decatur, Ill., passed away October 2, 2010 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn, Ind. following a brief illness. A service of memory and tribute will be held at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, Ill., at 2:30 p.m. Friday,...
Mary Dunkirk
Oct. 01, 2010
Decatur- Mary Dunkirk, 60, of Decatur passed away Friday, October 1, 2010 at her residence with her family by her side. Per Mary’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded, private family burial to be held at a later date. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements....
Sharon Lee Walter
Sep. 29, 2010
Decatur- Sharon Lee Walter, 69, of Decatur passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, September 29, 2010 with her loving family by her side. Memorial Services to celebrate Sharon’s life will be held 5 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, with Chaplin Dan Spruell...