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Eleanor L. Kirby
May 17, 2009
DECATUR- Eleanor Laurene Kirby, 90 of Decatur, passed away at 1:36 am Sunday, May 17, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital with her family at her side after a brief illness. Graveside services to celebrate Eleanor’s life will be held at 2:30 pm Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the Mt. Gilead Cemetery....
James Edward Logsdon
May 17, 2009
Decatur-James Edward Logsdon, 65, of Decatur, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009 in Aspen Ridge Care Centre. Per his wishes cremation rites were accorded. Private family services will be held at a later date. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these...
Robert W. Niederbrach
May 16, 2009
Forsyth-Robert W. Niederbrach, 90, of Forsyth, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Robert’s life will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cox officiating. Visitation will be from...
Eleanor Charlene Rhodes
May 16, 2009
Decatur- Eleanor Charlene Rhodes of Decatur passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from a brief illness. A memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home in the Fireside Chapel on Saturday, May 23, 2009 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Online condolences and...
Dorothy Wilma Suter
May 16, 2009
Decatur: Dorothy Wilma Suter 90 0f Decatur, passed away May 16, 2009 at Imboden Creek. Funeral Liturgy will be Friday May 22, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home with Father Rick Weltin officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service on Friday at the...
Betty R. Cothern
May 15, 2009
Decatur – Betty R. Cothern, 81, of Decatur, passed away at 6:10 pm Friday, May 15, 2009 at her residence. Services to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Harry Kirk officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior...
Melvin E. Stevens
May 14, 2009
Decatur – Melvin E. Stevens, 81, of Decatur, passed away at 2:27 am Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Services to celebrate Melvin’s life will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Chaplain Joe Harley officiating. Visitation will be...
Baby Girl Endlish
May 11, 2009
Decatur-Baby Girl Endlish, infant daughter of Jeremy and Jacinda Endlish, of Decatur, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 5:28 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Private family services will be held with the “Flight Home” Ceremony to conclude the service....
Patricia A. Vodde
May 10, 2009
Decatur-Patricia A. Vodde, 80, of Decatur, passed away at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Imboden Creek Living Center with her family by her side. Mass of Christian burial will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Joe Molloy Presider, 2400 S. Franklin...
William Thornton
May 08, 2009
Decatur-William R. Thornton, 69, of Decatur, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family. Memorial service to celebrate William’s life will be 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Christ Tabernacle Church, 401 W. Prairie, with a reception immediately...
Mildred Juanita Fitton
May 05, 2009
Decatur-Mildred Juanita Fitton, 77, of Scottsboro, Alabama, formerly of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 05, 2009 in Scottsboro. Services to celebrate Mildred’s life will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009...
Florence I. Hotwick
May 03, 2009
Decatur – Florence I. Hotwick, 83, of Decatur, passed away at 10:10 pm on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Lincoln Manor Nursing Home. Services to celebrate Florence’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services...