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Walter Danzeisen
Apr. 17, 2010
Danzeisen Decatur-Walter 'Wally' Danzeisen, 57, of Decatur, passed away 6:50 pm Saturday, April 17, 2010 at his residence. Per Wally's wishes cremation rites will be accorded. No services are currently planned. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting his family with arrangements. Online...
Carl William Gause, III
Apr. 17, 2010
Decatur-Carl William Gause III, infant son of Chelsea Hull and Carl Gause, Jr. of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 9:04 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital. Private family services will be held. Interment with 'Flight Home' Ceremony will be in the Garden of...
Lavell A. Riney
Apr. 14, 2010
Springfield – Lavell A. Riney, 25, of Springfield, passed away at 11:44 am Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at his residence. Per the wishes of Lavell’s family, cremation rites will be accorded. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Memorial contributions may...
Linna J. Ward
Apr. 13, 2010
Decatur-Linna J. Ward, 73, of Decatur, passed away 4:36 pm Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial services to celebrate Linna's life will be 2:00 pm Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Ruppert officiating. Services will conclude...
Ralph Orr
Apr. 12, 2010
Mt. Zion-Ralph Orr, 83, of Mt. Zion, passed away at 11:11 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Private family inurnment with 'Flight Home' Ceremony will be held at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial...
Geraldine C. Redding
Apr. 10, 2010
Decatur – Geraldine C. Redding, 86, of Decatur, passed away at 12:57 pm Saturday, April 10, 2010 at her residence with her family at her side. Services to celebrate Geraldine’s life will be held at 12:00 pm noon, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be...
Julie D. Neuses
Apr. 10, 2010
Decatur-Julie D. (Aubert) Neuses, 52, of Decatur, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010 in her residence with her family by her side. Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Julie's life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2160 N. Edward St.,...
Charles Buxton Spaugh
Apr. 08, 2010
Decatur – Charles Buxton Spaugh, 88, of Lincoln, went to be with Jesus at 11:40 pm Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Charles’ life will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, April 12, 2010 at Resurrection Life Church in Decatur with Pastor James McGee and Reverend...
Janet M. Edwards
Apr. 07, 2010
Decatur – Janet M. Edwards, 60, of Pana, formerly of Decatur, went to Heaven with Jesus at 8:48 pm Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at her residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. Services to celebrate Janet’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home....
Linda K. Pierson
Apr. 07, 2010
Decatur-Linda K. (Hartman) Pierson, 63, of Decatur, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Linda's life will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 12, 2010 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, with Pastor...
James Norman Hickman
Apr. 05, 2010
DECATUR- James Norman Hickman, 80 of Decatur, passed away at 7:00 pm Monday, April 5, 2010 in Fair Havens Christian Home. Jim requested a private family graveside service in Graceland Cemetery with Military Honors by the Macon County Honor Guard. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the...
Fred D. Studebaker
Apr. 05, 2010
Decatur-Fred D. Studebaker, 90, of Decatur, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010 at Heartland Health Care Center. Per his wishes cremation rites were accorded. Private family services will be held. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. ...