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Dean Madden
Sep. 02, 2010
Decatur-Dean Madden, 88, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, September 02, 2010 at his residence with his family by his side. A memorial service to celebrate Dean’s life will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday September 07, at the First United Methodist Church, 201 W. North St. Decatur, IL, with Pastor...
Charles "Chuck" Seitz
Aug. 30, 2010
Decatur- Charles 'Chuck' Seitz, 65, born in Joliet, Illinois March 31, 1945 journeyed safely home August 30, 2010 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, surrounded by his loving family. He passed away from respiratory failure due to complications of cancer treatment. Mass of Christian Burial to...
Lauretta Eulice Pleasant
Aug. 30, 2010
Decatur-Lauretta Eulice Pleasant, 92, of Decatur, formerly of Blue Mound, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Eulice's life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2010 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn...
Wilmadean Buck
Aug. 28, 2010
Forsyth-Wilmadean Buck, 87, of Forsyth, passed away 2:00 am Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Hickory Point Christian Village Building Fund, c/o Terry Davis,...
Richard Grandon
Aug. 26, 2010
Decatur- Richard Grandon, 51, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, August 26. Per Richard’s wishes cremation rights will be accorded. Services will be private at a later date. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to...
Margery Odelia Maple
Aug. 25, 2010
Decatur-Margery Odelia Maple, 93, of Decatur, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Fairhavens Christian Home with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Marge's life will be 1 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2010 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will...
Rev. Gordon Jenkins
Aug. 25, 2010
Decatur-Rev. G. Gordon Jenkins, 89, of Decatur, peacefully went to his eternal reward at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Fairhavens Christian Home with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Gordon's life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Second Church of God, 2670...
Clarence E Christy
Aug. 25, 2010
Decatur-Clarence 'Chris' Christy, 78 of Decatur, passed away 7:30 pm Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at his residence with his family at his side. Services to celebrate Clarence's life will be 2:00 pm Monday, August 30, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Spruell officiating. ...
George S. Edwards
Aug. 24, 2010
Decatur-George S. 'Buzz' Edwards, 90 of Decatur, passed away 3:15 am Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at McKinley Court Care Centre. Memorial services to celebrate George's life will be 11:00 am Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Services will conclude with military rites by...
Francis G. Alexander
Aug. 23, 2010
DECATUR- Francis G. (Frank) Alexander, 91 of Decatur, passed away at 3:50 am Monday, August 23, 2010 in Aspen Ridge Care Center. Services to celebrate Francis's life will be held at 2 PM Thursday, August 26, 2010 in the Chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour...
Scott B. Sanders
Aug. 21, 2010
Decatur-Scott B. Sanders, 39, of Springfield, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Springfield. Services to celebrate Scott's life will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Interment will be in...
Carolyn A. Bahr
Aug. 21, 2010
Decatur-Carolyn A. Bahr, 95, of Decatur, passed away at 3:17 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate Carolyn's life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Tanglewood Village located at 1293 S. 34th St. Decatur. Private family interment...