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Grace M. Heinen
Sep. 21, 2009
Decatur-Grace M. Heinen, 96, of Decatur, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2009 at Mason Point in Sullivan. Graveside services to celebrate Grace’s life will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Don Horath officiating. Visitation will be from...
J. Virginia Huggins
Sep. 18, 2009
Forsyth-J. Virginia Huggins, 94, of Forsyth, passed away at 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2009 at Fair Havens Christian Home with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Virginia’s life will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis...
Hazel Carlson
Sep. 17, 2009
DECATUR- Hazel Irene Carlson, 89, of Decatur, Illinois died Thursday, September 17, 2009. She passed peacefully. Private, family services will be held in Leroy, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the...
Bradley L. Brown
Sep. 11, 2009
Decatur-Bradley Lewis Brown, 64, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 11, 2009, in his home. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Illinois Conservation Foundation In Memory of Brad Brown. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral...
Lydia Ann Miller
Sep. 11, 2009
Decatur-Lydia Anna Miller, 86, of Decatur, passed away at 5:11 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home...
Alice L. Palmer
Sep. 09, 2009
Decatur-Alice L. Palmer, 83, of Decatur, passed away at 9:52 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Aspen Ridge Care Centre. At the family’s request, there will be no services. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolances and memories may be...
Alan Tomlin
Sep. 08, 2009
Decatur – Alan Tomlin, 51, of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away at 5:16 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at his residence. At the family’s request services will be private. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared...
Jewell M. Smith
Sep. 07, 2009
Decatur – Jewell Margaret Smith, 96, of Decatur, went to her Eternal Home at 5:00 am Monday, September 7, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial services to celebrate Jewell’s life will be held at 10:30 am Friday, September 11, 2009 at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis Blankenship...
Mark E. Spates
Sep. 07, 2009
Decatur – Mark E. Spates, 51 of Decatur, passed away at 2:40 am Monday, September 7, 2009 at his residence. Services will be private at the family’s request. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Mary’s Hospice....
Earl Koger
Sep. 07, 2009
Decatur – Earl L. Koger, 65, of Decatur, passed away at 9:06 am Monday, September 7, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Earl’s life will be held at 11:00 am Friday, September 11, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cox officiating. Visitation will be...
Beverly Ann Blazer
Sep. 03, 2009
Decatur-Beverly Ann (Eversole) Blazer, 74, of Decatur, passed away at 1:06 p.m. Thursday, September 03, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Beverly’s life will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at First Freewill Baptist Church, 2709 N. 27th,...
Lois Jean George
Sep. 01, 2009
Decatur – Lois Jean George, 83, of Decatur, passed away at 3:07 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services to celebrate Lois’ life will be held at 10:00 am Friday, September 4, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor...