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Robert J. Brilley
Mar. 03, 2009
Decatur-Robert J. Brilley, Sr., 88, of Decatur, passed away at 3:18 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital with his family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Bob’s life will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 3850 Lourdes...
Ronny Stutes
Mar. 02, 2009
Decatur – Ronny Stutes, 71, of Decatur, passed away at 4:34 pm Monday, March 2, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation to celebrate Ronny’s life will be held at 4-6 pm Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Susan G. Komen for...
Betty Jean Curtis
Feb. 28, 2009
Decatur-Betty Jean Curtis, 78 of Decatur, passed away 7:15 pm Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Services to celebrate Betty Jean’s life will be private. Her family request memorials to be made to Fair Havens Christian Home. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the...
Kevin A. Riley
Feb. 26, 2009
Decatur-Kevin A. Riley, 46, of Decatur, passed away at 5:36 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Kevin’s life will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Joel...
Evelyn Maxine Trimby
Feb. 26, 2009
Decatur – Evelyn Maxine Trimby, 92, of Decatur, passed away in Hudson, Florida, at 4:07 pm Thursday, February 26, 2009. At the family’s request, services will be private. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery where she joins her husband Lloyd and other beloved family members. Graceland/Fairlawn...
Mary Louise Grathwohl
Feb. 26, 2009
Decatur – Mary Louise Grathwohl, 90, of Kenny, passed away at 3:55 am Thursday, February 26, 2009 at her residence. At the family’s request, there will be no services. Inurnment will take place in Kirbyville, Missouri. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these...
Danny J. Hill
Feb. 24, 2009
Decatur-Danny J. Hill, 55, of Decatur, died 5:52 am Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Private services to celebrate Danny’s life will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared with Danny’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral...
Reda Pauline Jones
Feb. 23, 2009
Decatur – Reda Pauline Jones, 88, of Decatur, passed away at 12:55 am Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services to celebrate Reda’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, February 23, 2009 at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Russell Weise officiating. Memorial...
Herbert Michael Smith
Feb. 23, 2009
Decatur-Herbert Michael Smith, 86, of Decatur, passed away at 9:12 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2009 in his residence surrounded by his family. Services to celebrate Herbert’s life will be 10: 30 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 650 N. Wyckles Road, with Pastor Dennis...
Geneva Colleen Armstrong
Feb. 22, 2009
Geneva Colleen Armstrong, 69, of Decatur, passed away at 5:00a.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospital. There will be no services. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Burial at a later date will be in Albany, Kentucky. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the...
Deborah Nerich
Feb. 20, 2009
Decatur – Deborah Nerich, 50 of Decatur, passed away at 6:45 pm Friday, February 20, 2009 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services celebrating Deborah will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be...
Dr. Walter Winter
Feb. 19, 2009
Dr. Walter Winter, a long time Decatur, IL orthodontist passed away on Feb. 19, 2009 in Sun City Center, FL. Dr. Winter was born on April 15, 1912 in Lensburg, IL. He married Auvergne Jackson in Waterloo, IL Dec. 24, 1937. She preceded him in death. Dr. Winter graduated from Washington University...