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Decatur – Joseph “Joe/Jose” Alan Hall, 54, of Decatur, passed away at 12:57 pm Friday, October 30, 2009 in ICU West at Decatur Memorial Hospital with loved ones at his side. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded with help of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. A celebration of Joe’s life...

Decatur- Beverly A. Jackson, 69, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at 6:14 pm Friday, October 30, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial services to celebrate Beverly’s life will be 11:00 am Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Rachel Hacker officiating....

Decatur – Patricia L. Stearns, 81, of Decatur, passed away at 1:30pm Friday, October 30, 2009 at her son’s residence in Mt. Zion. Services to celebrate Patricia’s life will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Rev. Marla Bauler officiating....

Decatur-Helen F. Hancock, 84, of Decatur passed away peacefully 11:00 am Tuesday, October 27, 2009 with her family at her side at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial services to celebrate Helen’s life will be 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church, 201 W. North...

Decatur – Amiya Nicole Miller-Maulberger, infant daughter of Tiffany Miller and Michael Maulberger, took the loving hands of Jesus at 12:32 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Graveside services to celebrate Amiya’s life will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, November 5, 2009 at...

Decatur – Baby James Robert Shyan Smith, Jr., infant son of Shilow Crowe and James Smith, passed away at 8:00 pm Monday, October 26, 2009 at Carle Foundation Hospital. Memorial services to celebrate James’ life will be held at 7:00 pm Friday, October 30, 2009 at Crestview Christian Church with...

Decatur-Donna L. Ames, passed away at her home on October 25, 2009. She married Thomas E. Ames on August 10, 1991 in Des Moines, Iowa. He survives. A private family celebration of Donna’s life will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer...

Decatur – Louis James Thomas, Sr., 67, of Decatur, departed this life on October 23, 2009 at Lincoln Manor Nursing Home. Homegoing services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Greater Northside Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Jimmy E. Waddell....

Decatur-Helen Lucille Parish, 93, of Decatur, passed away at 6:47 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Fairhavens Christian Home. Services to celebrate Helen’s life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Father James Palakudy, celebrant. Visitation will...

Decatur – Homer Lee Van Fleet, Sr., 78, of Decatur, passed away at 7:30 pm Sunday, October 18, 2009 at McKinley Court. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will be in Fairfield, Illinois at a later date. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these...

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Forsyth – Gary Lee Mills, 72, of Forsyth, died October 17, 2009 after a courageous 7 year battle with Multiple Myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow. Gary’s funeral service will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church with Pastor Bill Abbott and...