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Donald Anthony
Feb. 15, 2009
Decatur-Donald “Tony” Anthony, 71, of Decatur, passed away 1:45 am Sunday, February 15, 2009 at his residence with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Donald’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Graceland/Fairlawn...
Helen L. Newlin
Feb. 14, 2009
Decatur-Helen L. Newlin, 87, of Decatur, passed away 6:25 am Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Helen’s life were held Sunday at Tanglewood Village in Decatur with close family and friends. Burial will be at a later date in Highland Memorial Cemetery...
Jeremiah P. Coughlin
Feb. 13, 2009
Decatur – Jeremiah P. “Jerry” Coughlin, 69, of Decatur, passed away at 1:50 am Friday, February 13, 2009 at Manor Care. At the family’s request, services will be private. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the Coughlin family with these arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent...
Fred A. Miller
Feb. 11, 2009
Decatur – Fred A. Miller, 77 of Decatur, passed away at 9:22 am Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at McKinley Court. Services celebrating Fred’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services. Interment with...
Joel Badillo, Jr.
Feb. 10, 2009
DECATUR- Joel Badillo, Jr., was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 8:09 am Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria. Private services for the family will be held at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Joel was born at 2:37 am on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in Peoria a son of...
Patsy L. Champion
Feb. 10, 2009
Decatur-Patsy L. Champion, 70, of Decatur, passed away 3:45 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at her residence with her family by her side. Graveside celebration of life services for Patsy will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St....
Donald D. Bolyard
Feb. 09, 2009
Decatur – Donald D. Bolyard, 75, of Decatur, passed away at 11:58 pm Monday, February 9, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services celebrating Don’s life will be held at 11:00 am Friday, February 13, 2009 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church with Pastor Bill...
Helen J. Gillespey
Feb. 08, 2009
Decatur – Helen J. Gillespey, 92, of Decatur, passed away at 11:29 am Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Services celebrating Helen’s life will be held at 10 am Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Wednesday at...
Robert L. Daut
Feb. 08, 2009
Decatur-Robert L. Daut, 53, of Decatur, passed away 7:18 am Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Celebration of Robert’s life will be private with burial in Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to your charity of choice. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting his...
Alexia Nichole Kelly
Feb. 07, 2009
Decatur-Alexia Nichole Kelly, infant daughter of Sarah and Ryan, was placed in the loving arms of Jesus 12:30 am Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in the Lullaby Section at Fairlawn Cemetery. The “Flight Home”...
Robert Paul Keck
Feb. 06, 2009
Decatur-Robert Paul Keck, 88, of Decatur, passed away at 10:35 am Friday, February 06, 2009 at Lincoln Manor with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Bob’s life will be 10:30 am Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Resurrection Life Church, 1085 W. McKinley. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm...
James G. Jackson
Feb. 06, 2009
Decatur-James G. Jackson, Sr., 63, of Decatur, passed away at 8:14 pm Friday, February 6, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial services to celebrate Jim’s life will be 2 pm Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Rev. John O’Brien officiating. Memorial...