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Mary A. Wells
Jan. 25, 2010
Decatur-Mary A. Wells, 74, of Decatur, passed away at 6:00 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2010 in the Emergency Room at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Macon...
Latrice Cortazia Turner
Jan. 25, 2010
Chaney – Turner Decatur-Latrice Cortazia Turner, infant daughter of LaQuisha L. Chaney and Lamontrice C. Turner was placed in the loving arms of Jesus 10:56 pm Monday, January 25, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Graveside services for baby Latrice will be 2:00 pm Friday, January 29, 2010 at...
Paul E Darby
Jan. 22, 2010
Decatur- Paul E. Darby, 74, of Decatur, passed away at 4:55 am Friday, January 22, 2010 at VA Illiana Health Care in Danville, Illinois. Services to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior...
Susan A. Winstead
Jan. 22, 2010
Decatur – Susan A. Utter-Winstead, 57, of Decatur, passed away at 10:40 pm Friday, January 22, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services to celebrate Susan’s life will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with the “Flight...
Ronald Eugene Williams, Jr.
Jan. 21, 2010
Decatur-Ronald E. Williams, Jr., 41 of Decatur, passed away 4:50 pm Thursday, January 21, 2010 at his residence. Per Ronald’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned. Memorial donations may be directed to the Williams family. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is...
Charles E. Mathes
Jan. 19, 2010
Decatur-Charles E. Mathes, Jr., 55 of Decatur, passed away 8:05 am Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at his residence. Services to celebrate Charles’ life will be 1:00 pm Friday, January 22, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Nick Harden officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening...
Baby Boy Decicco
Jan. 18, 2010
Decatur-Baby Boy Decicco, infant son of Bradley and Catherine (Baker) Decicco was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 4:43 am Monday, January 18, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Interment will be private in Lullaby Land in Fairlawn Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting his...
Thelma L. Green
Jan. 16, 2010
Decatur – Thelma L. (Johnson) Green, 89, of Delta Colorado, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 4:20 am Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Willow Tree Care Center. Graveside services to celebrate Thelma’s life will be held at 12 noon Friday, January 22, 2010 at Fairlawn Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn...
Thomas A. Piekutowski, Sr.
Jan. 16, 2010
Decatur-Thomas A. Piekutowski, Sr., 83, of Decatur, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Imboden Creek Living Center with his family by his side. Mass of the Resurrection will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church, 742 E. Clay St., with Father Joe...
James Stewart Rambo
Jan. 15, 2010
Decatur-James Stewart “Jim” Rambo, 43, of Decatur, passed away at 5:07 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2010 at St. John’s Hospital with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Jim’s life will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2010 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be...
William "Bill" Bailey
Jan. 15, 2010
Decatur-William “Bill” Bailey, 77 of Tucson, AZ formerly of Decatur, passed away 7:58 pm Friday, January 15, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. Graveside services to celebrate Bill’s life will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, January 23, 2010 in Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Roger Cox...
Earl B. Gambrel
Jan. 14, 2010
Decatur – Earl Burdette (Red) Gambrel, 86, departed from this earthly life at 3:45 pm on 14 January 2010 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Services to celebrate Earl’s life will be held at 12 noon Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery with...