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Oscar Turner
Jul. 17, 2009
Decatur- Oscar Oren “Shotts” Turner, 89, of Decatur, died peacefully Friday, July 17, 2009 at McKinley Court. Family and friends welcome you to a celebration of his life at 7:00 pm Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at McKinley Court Care Facility, 500 West McKinley Avenue in Decatur. Graceland/Fairlawn...
Michael W. Frye
Jul. 14, 2009
Springfield-Michael W. Frye, 42, of Springfield formerly of Decatur, passed away 10:48 am Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Services to celebrate Michael’s life will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Wes Feltner...
Anne T. Phillips
Jul. 12, 2009
Decatur-Anne T. Phillips, 84, of Decatur, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2009 at her residence with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Anne’s life will be 10:00 am Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation with Father David Eynon, presider....
Vickie Lynn Smith
Jul. 10, 2009
Warrensburg-Vickie Lynn Smith, 65, of Warrensburg, passed on to her eternal Father at 12:25 am Friday, July 10, 2009 in Barnes – Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, surrounded by her family. Services to celebrate Vickie’s life will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral...
Roberta J. Horath
Jul. 05, 2009
Decatur-Roberta J. Horath, 60, of Decatur, passed away at 6:03 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2009 in the emergency room at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Roberta’s life will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Don Horath officiating. Visitation...
William England
Jul. 01, 2009
Decatur-William “Bill” England, 79, of Decatur passed away at 5:23 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. A celebration of William’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Harry Kirk and Pastor...
Harold Lee Gash
Jun. 30, 2009
Decatur – Harold Lee Gash, 85, of Decatur, passed away at 3:05 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Services to celebrate Harold’s life will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Gruis officiating. Visitation will be held one...
Debra Sue Rentfrow
Jun. 28, 2009
Debra Sue Rentfrow, 56, of Decatur passed away 9:50 am Sunday, June 28, 2009 at her residence with her family by her side. Memorial services to celebrate Debra’s life will be held Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Scovill Park Gazeebo from 5 – 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of...
Mark W. Fischer
Jun. 27, 2009
Bement – Mark W. Fischer, 52, of Bement, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services.
Baby Gabriel Eynon
Jun. 25, 2009
Decatur – Gabriel Eynon, infant son of David and Diana Eynon, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Graveside services to celebrate Gabriel’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, June 29, 2009 at Graceland Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family...
Terri Lynn Ahrens
Jun. 25, 2009
DECATUR- Terri Lynn Ahrens, 45 of Decatur, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening at her home. Graveside service to celebrate Terri’s life will be held at 10 am Monday, June 29, 2009 at the Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, conducted by Pastor Keith Jenkins. The “Flight Home” Ceremony...
Donald L. Armbruster
Jun. 24, 2009
Decatur-Donald L. Armbruster, 80, of Decatur, passed away at 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in his residence with his family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2009 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Jeff Grant, Celebrant. Visitation will be for one...