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Roy A. Benjamin
May 31, 2009
Decatur-Roy Arthur Benjamin, 76, of Decatur, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Palm Terrace of Mattoon. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 3850 Lourdes Drive, with Father Rick Weltin, Presider. Visitation will...
Wilhelmina Dubson
May 30, 2009
DECATUR-Wilhelmina “Minnie” Elsie Dubson, 95, died Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur. Private family services will be held. Interment with “Flight Home” Ceremony will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these...
Sandra Ann Utterback -Jacobsen
May 29, 2009
Decatur – Sandra Ann Utterback-Jacobsen, 64, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Memorial services to celebrate Sandra’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Ruppert officiating....
Elizabeth Lewis
May 28, 2009
Decatur-Elizabeth “Betty” Lewis, 75, of Decatur, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009 in her residence. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with...
Marianna Fitzgerald
May 26, 2009
Decatur – Marianna Fitzgerald, 85, of Decatur, passed away at 3:42 am Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 29, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Father James Palakudy, Presider. Visitation will be held one...
James Arthur Rice
May 26, 2009
Decatur-James Arthur Rice, 80, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Decatur passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Graveside services to celebrate James’ life will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Joel Ruppert officiating, military honors conducted...
Patricia Ann Griswold
May 26, 2009
Decatur – Patricia Ann Griswold, 64, of Decatur, passed away at 7:28 pm Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Moweaqua Nursing and Retirement Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Father Jeff Grant, Presider. Inurnment will be...
Joshua T. DeLaTorre
May 21, 2009
Decatur-Joshua T. DeLaTorre, 26, of Decatur, passed away at 5:25 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while on the way to save a loved one. Memorial services to celebrate Josh’s life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Moundford Free Methodist...
Imogene M. Theobald
May 21, 2009
Forsyth – Imogene M. Theobald, 79, of Decatur, passed away at 6:20 am Thursday, May 21, 2009 at McKinley Court. Visitation to celebrate Imogene’s life will be held from 2 pm – 3 pm Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Inurnment will be private at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial...
Edna E. Logue
May 21, 2009
DECATUR- Edna Logue, 92 of Decatur, passed away at 7:00 am Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Aspen Ridge Care Center. Services to celebrate Edna’s life will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in the Chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, conducted by Pastor Rodney Houser. Visitation will be held...
Priscilla N. Pare
May 19, 2009
Boody-Priscilla N. Pare, 79, of Boody, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Services to celebrate Priscilla’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Ruppert officiating. Visitation will be for one...
Pearl R. Rosenbury
May 17, 2009
Decatur-Pearl R. Rosenbury, 96, of Decatur, passed away at 7:14 a.m. Sunday May, 17, 2009 at McKinley Court. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the...