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Forsyth- Robert Allen Boyce, 95, of Forsyth, passed away at 4:20 pm Monday, April 20, 2009 at his residence. Memorial services to celebrate Robert’s life will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at the Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...

FORCE DECATUR- Robert D. “Bob” Force, 64 of Decatur, passed away peacefully at 8:44 pm Monday, April 20, 2009 in his home with his family at his side after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Bob requested that a Celebration of his Life and Gathering be held at Jerry’s East End in Lovington...

Decatur-Ruth Ellen Grider, 93, of Decatur, passed away at 1:53 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 at Heritage Manor in Mt. Zion with her family by her side. Services to celebrate Ruth’s life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m....

Decatur-Barbara Jean Gerk, 76, of Decatur, “took Jesus hand and she was lead onto Heaven” 10:44 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, peacefully after a long battle with cancer, surrounded closely by loving family and church family. We have another Angel in Heaven to watch...

Decatur-Donald D. Belmar, 80, of Decatur, passed away at 4:28 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2009 at his residence with his family by his side. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories...

Decatur – Charles A. Gizzarelli, 61, of Decatur, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, passed away at 1:22 pm Friday, April 17, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. There will be no services. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Decatur – Steven R. Howe, 61, of Taylorville, formerly of Decatur, went to join his mom and granny at 9:25 am Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Taylorville Terrace. Services to celebrate Steven’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be...

Decatur-Lance A. Collins, Sr., 65, of Decatur passed away April 16, 2009, at Decatur Memorial Hospital ending his five year courageous battle with cancer. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment at a later date will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may...

Decatur-Gary A. Wright, 51, of Decatur, passed away at 2:22 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2009 in his residence with his family by his side. Memorial services to celebrate Gary’s life will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor William L. Johnson...

Decatur-Marie E. Fischer, 89, of Decatur, passed away at 9:48 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2009 in her residence with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Marie’s life will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in the chapel of Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home with Father Jeff...

Decatur – Melvin Dale Steele, 63, of Decatur, formerly of rural Dalton City, passed away at 2:45 pm Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with family present. Please gather with us at a visitation to honor Melvin’s life held at 5-7 pm Monday, April 13, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn...

Decatur-Robert Ray Henderson, 80, of Decatur, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in the Emergency Room at St. Mary’s Hospital with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Bob’s life will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral...