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Margaret R. Scroggins
May 02, 2009
Scroggins Decatur-Margaret R. Scroggins, 87, of Decatur, passed away 3:40 pm Saturday, May 2, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Services to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Wray Offermann officiating. Visitation will be...
Elsie Regina Slater
May 02, 2009
Decatur-Elsie Regina Slater, 88, of Gainesville, Georgia, formerly of Decatur, passed away May 2, 2009 in Gainesville, Georgia. Graveside services to celebrate Elsie’s life will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2009 at Macon County Memorial Park. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family...
Betty A. Kelsheimer
May 01, 2009
Decatur – Betty Ann (Cooley) Kelsheimer, 73, of Decatur, went to her heavenly home at 7:50 am Friday, May 1, 2009. Services to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Howerton officiating. Visitation will be held from...
Barbara Jean Benedict
Apr. 30, 2009
Decatur-Barbara Jean Benedict, 78, of Decatur, our loving Mother and best friend, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009 in her residence with her family. Private family graveside services to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at Graceland Cemetery with the “Flight Home” Ceremony...
Lynnie J. Lambert
Apr. 29, 2009
Decatur-Lynnie Lambert, 77, of Decatur, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Graveside services to celebrate Lynnie’s life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Florey Cemetery in Long Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer...
Dian Marie Pulley
Apr. 26, 2009
Riverton-Dian Marie “Karrot” Pulley, 64, registered nurse, of Buncombe, IL, formerly of Riverton passed away April 26, 2009 in Memorial Medical Center. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, IL is assisting the family with these arrangements....
Luke M. Snyder
Apr. 25, 2009
Decatur-Luke M. Snyder, 28, of Decatur passed away 11:30 am Saturday, April 25, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Services to celebrate Luke’s life will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, May 1, 2009 at Heartland Community Church, 3253 N. Brush College Rd., Decatur, IL, with Pastor Joe...
David E. Emrick
Apr. 23, 2009
Pana – David E. Emrick, 65, of Pana, passed away at 10:14 pm Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. At the family’s request, services will be private. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to family....
Norman E. McCormick
Apr. 22, 2009
Chestnut-Norman E. “Cy” McCormick, 78, of Chestnut, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Abraham Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln. Services to celebrate Cy’s life will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday,...
Faith Marie Schuman
Apr. 22, 2009
Bethany-Faith Marie Schuman, infant daughter of Brandon and Kimberly Schuman of Bethany, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 10:38 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Lullaby Land at Fairlawn Cemetery with...
Bill M. Rubottom
Apr. 22, 2009
RUBOTTOM DECATUR- Bill M. Rubottom, 82 of Decatur, passed away at 5:40 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. Services to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at 10 am Monday, April 27, 2009 in the LIFE Foursquare Church, conducted by Pastor David...
Helen C. Bates
Apr. 21, 2009
Decatur – Helen C. Bates, 83, of Decatur, passed away at 8:20 am Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at her residence. Services to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at 11:00 am Friday, April 24, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home....