Obituaries
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Derieon Lowe
Jan. 21, 2009
Decatur-Derieon Corte’s Lowe, infant son of Heather and Damyus was placed in the loving arms of Jesus at 4:10 pm Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Friday, January 30, 2009 in the Lullaby Section at Fairlawn Cemetery with the “Flight Home” Ceremony concluding the...
Richard Michael Comerford
Jan. 17, 2009
DECATUR- Richard Michael Comerford, 62, of Decatur, died surrounded and loved by his family on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 4:00 PM in St. Mary’s Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Father Joseph Molloy,...
Shane Chapman
Jan. 17, 2009
Decatur-Shane Chapman, 22, of Peoria, IL formerly of Decatur, passed away at 7:30 am Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL. Services to celebrate Shane’s life will be 2:00 pm Friday, January 23, 2009 in the chapel at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Taylor...
Charles F. Heger
Jan. 16, 2009
DECATUR- Charles F. Heger, 75 of Decatur, passed away at 8:29 am Friday, January 16, 2009 at McKinley Court. Services to celebrate Charles life will be held at 10 am Thursday, January 22, 2009 in the Chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, conducted by Pastor Lyle Artman and Pastor Mike...
June R. Moma
Jan. 16, 2009
BLUE MOUND- June R. Moma, 88 of Blue Mound, passed away at 4:05 pm Friday, January 16, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. Services to celebrate June’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in the Chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be...
Pauline Crist
Jan. 15, 2009
Decatur-Pauline “Pean” Crist, 94, of Decatur, passed away, Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Services to celebrate Pauline’s life will be at 11 am Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis McClure officiating. Visitation will be for...
Elaine Ruth Schmoldt
Jan. 15, 2009
Decatur – Elaine Ruth Schmoldt, 82, of Decatur, passed away at 5:00 pm Thursday, January 15, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Services to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held at 11:00 am Monday, January 19, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Russell Weise...
David Wilson
Jan. 15, 2009
DECATUR- David Wilson, 48, of Decatur, went home to be in the presence of Jesus, the One he loved above all things, at 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2009. David was in his home, surrounded by his greatest joy; his family. Services to celebrate David’s life will be held at 2 pm on Monday,...
Mable Helen Weatherford
Jan. 14, 2009
Decatur-Mable Helen Weatherford, 84, of Decatur, passed away at 10:40 am Wednesday, January 14, 2009 in her home with her family at her side. Services to celebrate Helen’s life will be at 11:30 am Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Jenkins from Boiling...
Lorraine V. Tuttle
Jan. 14, 2009
DECATUR- Lorraine V. Tuttle, 89 of Decatur, went to be with the Lord at 10:10 am Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital, with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Monday, January 19, 2009 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Jeff Grant,...
Frances M. Winters
Jan. 13, 2009
Decatur – Frances M. Winters, 82, of Decatur, passed away at 10:45 pm Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Frances’ life will be held at 10 am Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with Father Rick Weltin, presider....
Leroy James Hall
Jan. 13, 2009
Decatur-Leroy James Hall, 74, of Decatur, passed away at 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan, Illinois. Services to celebrate Leroy’s life will be 10:00 am Friday, January 16, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the...