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Cheryl Lynn Koontz
Mar. 20, 2010
Decatur-Cheryl Lynn (Van Alstine) Koontz, 61, of Decatur, passed away at 3:08 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Mass of the Resurrection to celebrate Cheryl's life will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 407...
Robert A. Ploessl
Mar. 17, 2010
Decatur-Robert A. Ploessl, 61, of Decatur, passed away at 6:19 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in the emergency room at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Robert's life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor...
Essie M. Solis
Mar. 16, 2010
Decatur – Essie M. Solis, 89, of Decatur, passed away at 2:07 am Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 19, 2010 at Fairlawn Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home assisted the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and...
Glenn A. Dickey
Mar. 13, 2010
Decatur-Glenn A. Dickey, 77 of Decatur, passed away 5:40 pm Saturday, March 13, 2010 in his residence. Services to celebrate Glenn's life will be 11:00 am Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Pastor Buzz Swett officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior services...
Gage Philip Durbin
Mar. 13, 2010
Decatur-Gage Philip Durbin, infant son of Tiffany Houser and Brandon Durbin of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 8:58 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with...
Anna Mae Grove
Mar. 13, 2010
Decatur – Anna Mae Grove, 83, a resident of Holland Home in South Holland, IL, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 2:39 am Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL. Anna Mae was born on April 5, 1926 in Forrest, IL, the daughter of Otto and Verna (Wagner) Butler. Anna...
Allan W Lange
Mar. 11, 2010
Decatur – Allan Lange, 55, of Decatur, passed away at 6:50 am Thursday, March 11, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Services to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, March 15, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Wray Offermann officiating....
Mary Lee Houser
Mar. 11, 2010
Decatur-Mary Lee Houser, 84 of Moweaqua formerly of Decatur, passed away 5:20 pm Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Moweaqua Nursing and Retirement Home. Per her wishes cremation rites for Mary will be accorded and private interment to celebrate her life will be in Graceland...
John A Maple, Sr.
Mar. 08, 2010
Decatur-John A. Maple, Sr., 63 of Decatur, passed away 9:50 am Monday, March 8, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 5 ' 7:00 pm Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. John's family would like to suggest casual attire for...
Alycea Leeann Yvette Smith
Mar. 08, 2010
Decatur – Alycea Leeann Yvette Smith, precious daughter of Leslie Smith and Edgar George of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 1:39 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2010 at St. John’s Hospital with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Alycea's life will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 15,...
Zoe Annabelle Patterson
Mar. 07, 2010
Decatur-Zoe Annabelle Patterson, infant daughter of Andy and Chrissy Patterson of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at Macon County Memorial Park with Pastor John Laux...
Myrtle Charlotte Gates
Mar. 07, 2010
Decatur-Myrtle Charlotte (Binnier) Gates, 98 of Lehigh Acres, Florida formerly of Decatur, left this life at 7:00 am March 7, 2010. Celebration of life services for Myrtle Charlotte Gates will be 2:30 pm Monday, March 15, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, in Decatur...