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Donald F. Kerns
Feb. 06, 2009
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the Kerns family with these arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Macon County Honor Guard. Donald was born November 27, 1935 in Bement, Illinois, the son of Frank and Florence (Bruhn) Kerns. He married M. Carole Boldrey on July 6, 1991...
Edith Bloom
Feb. 05, 2009
Decatur-Edith Bloom, 92, of Decatur, passed away at 8:35 am Thursday, February 05, 2009 in Moweaqua Nursing and Retirement Center. Graveside services to celebrate Edith’s life will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Illini Cemetery in Warrensburg. The “Flight Home” ceremony will...
Minnie M. Strauser
Feb. 02, 2009
Raymond-Minnie M. Strauser, 57, of Raymond, Illinois, passed away at 9:55 pm Monday, February 2, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Graveside services to celebrate Minnie’s life were held 1:30 pm Thursday February 5, 2009 at Fairlawn Cemetery with Pastor Scott Marsh officiating. The...
Lloyd R. Cunningham
Feb. 01, 2009
Decatur- Lloyd R. Cunningham, 95, of Decatur passed away Sunday, February 1, 2009 at McKinley Court Care Centre. Services to celebrate Lloyd’s life will be 2:00 pm Friday, February 6, 2009 in the chapel at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services from 1...
Gerald L. Brennan, Jr.
Feb. 01, 2009
Decatur-Gerald L. “Jerry” Brennan, Jr. 56, of Decatur, passed away at 8:27 pm Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Memorial visitation to celebrate Jerry’s life will be from 6-8 pm Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home....
Harold William Hunt
Jan. 30, 2009
Decatur – Harold William Hunt, 66, of Decatur, passed away at 2:40 am Friday, January 30, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Services to celebrate Harold’s life will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at Camp Wilson Foursquare Gospel Church with Pastor Brian Canaday...
Harriet L. Lacox
Jan. 29, 2009
Decatur-Harriet L. Lacox, 84, of Decatur, passed away at 6:10 am Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Graveside services to celebrate Harriet’s life will be at 1 pm Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Graceland Cemetery, with Pastor Mitch Flesch...
DaKota Renee Hagermann
Jan. 28, 2009
DECATUR- DaKota Renee Hagermann was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 7:13 pm Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, January 31, 2009 in the Chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, conducted by Pastor David Catron of LIFE Foursquare...
Elizabeth Lynn Corley
Jan. 27, 2009
Decatur – Elizabeth Lynn Corley, 43, of Morton, formally of Decatur, passed away Tuesday evening, January 27, 2009 at her residence after a six-and a-half year battle with breast cancer. Visitation will be held at 9:00 am Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur....
Wayne Albert Fore
Jan. 24, 2009
Oakley-Wayne Albert Fore, 75, of Oakley, passed away at 7:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Services to celebrate Wayne’s life will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor...
Chad Seldon Stead
Jan. 24, 2009
Chad Seldon Stead born March 21, 1978 in Decatur, IL to Jim and Janet (McCammack) Stead. Chad was a loving, caring son, brother, uncle and friend who helped more than he hurt and laughed more than he cried. Memorial Service 1 pm Saturday January 24, 2009 at Maranantha Assembly of God 555 W....
William V. Spires
Jan. 21, 2009
Decatur – William V. Spires, 87 of Decatur, passed on to eternal life surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday Jan.21, 2009 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Spires will be Saturday Jan. 24, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, with visitation one hour prior to...