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David M. McCarty
Nov. 09, 2009
Decatur – David ” Dave” M. McCarty, 69, of Decatur, passed away at 12:15 pm Monday, November 9, 2009 at Aspen Ridge Care Centre. Graveside services celebrating David’s life will be held at 2:30 pm Friday, November 13, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Ruppert officiating....
Alan Brownfield
Nov. 08, 2009
Decatur-Alan Brownfield, 54, of Decatur, passed away November 8, 2009. No services, cremation rites will be accorded. Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials; Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Pearl D. Gaffron
Nov. 08, 2009
Decatur-Pearl D. Gaffron, 74, of Decatur, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009 at McKinley Court Care Centre. Graveside services to celebrate Pearl’s life will be 2 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2009 in the Veteran’s section of Graceland Cemetery with the “Flight Home” Ceremony to...
Virgil E. Wright
Nov. 08, 2009
Decatur – Virgil E. Wright, 66, of Decatur, passed away November 8, 2009 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident in Deland, Florida. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Military Rites and the “Flight Home” Ceremony to...
Bud B. Spellman
Nov. 08, 2009
DECATUR- Bud B. Spellman, of Decatur, was absent from the body and present with the Lord on November 8, 2009 from Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He leaves behind those he dearly loved: his wife: Benita of Decatur, children: Cindy Hardcastle and husband Dean of Black Canyon City, AZ. and...
Richard B. Lester
Nov. 08, 2009
Decatur-Richard B. Lester, 63, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family Sunday evening, November 8, 2009 in his residence. Richard was born on March 2, 1946 in Grove City, PA the son of Russell R. and Ella M. (Burton) Lester. He was a 1964 graduate of Evanston Twp. High...
Barbara J. Cash
Nov. 05, 2009
Harristown-Barbara J. Cash, 81, of Harristown, passed away 9:10 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2009. Memorial services to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at a later date, as cremation rites will be accorded as per her wishes. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting her family with these...
Lois Kendall
Nov. 05, 2009
Decatur- Lois Kendall 84, died on November 5, 2009, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. Services to celebrate Lois’ life will be held at 11:00 am Monday, November 9, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with a morning visitation at 10:00 am at the funeral home. An evening...
Michael Cottle
Nov. 02, 2009
DECATUR- Michael Graham Cottle, a loving and devoted father, son, brother and friend, died Monday (November 2, 2009) in his home in Decatur. He was 62. Memorial Services will be held 10 am Saturday, November 7, 2009 in the Fireside Chapel of the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, conducted by Rev....
Edward Eugene Foley
Nov. 01, 2009
Decatur – Edward Eugene Foley, 80, of Decatur, was called to be with the Lord at 12:15 am Sunday, November 1, 2009 at his residence. Memorial services to celebrate Edward’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held two...
Patricia A. Ashe
Nov. 01, 2009
Decatur: Patricia A. Ashe 66 of Decatur, passed away Sunday Nov.1, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Memorial services will be Saturday Nov. 7, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home conducted by Pastor Wendell Dean Rose. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service...
Doris Mae Helsing
Nov. 01, 2009
Decatur- Doris Mae Helsing, 82, of Decatur, passed away 9:35 am Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting her family with these arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be...