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Lavern Lee Harmon
Dec. 10, 2008
Decatur-Lavern Lee Harmon, 79 of Rosiclaire, Illinois, formerly of Decatur, passed away December 10, 2008. Memorial services to celebrate Lavern’s life will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2009 in the chapel at the Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery with the “Flight Home” Ceremony...
Ruth V. Spitzer
Nov. 25, 2008
Decatur – Ruth V. Spitzer, 93 of Hazel Park, Michigan, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Services will be private.
Beverly Ann Brisch
Nov. 24, 2008
Munford – Beverly Ann Brisch, 59, of Munford, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2008 at her residence. Graveside services to celebrate Beverly’s life will be held 10:00 am Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery with Pastor Dan Spruell officiating. Graceland/Fairlawn...
David Wilson Hill
Feb. 03, 2007
Decatur – David Wilson Hill, 49, of Decatur passed away at 3:30 pm Saturday, February 3, 2007 in his home with his family at his side. Celebration of David’s Life will be held 2 pm Wednesday in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home where visitation will be held one hour before. Burial will be in...
Sarah " Sally" Ballinger
Oct. 03, 1937
Sarah "Sally” Ballinger, 82, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Sarah was born in rural Decatur on the family farm On October 3, 1937 to Albert and Cecilia (Laux) Elam. She married William Ballinger on July 25, 1961, he preceded her in death on...
Sandra A. Benson, 77, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Sandra Benson will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2019, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. The family...
Bear C. Logue, 70, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Loving partner, father, grandfather and friend to many with an infectious sense of humor that was known far and wide. Proud journeyman wireman and 50 year member of IBEW Local 146. Jeep enthusiast,...
Kelly A. Cheever, 50, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Kelly was born on May 16, 1968 to Robert and Carol Watson. She enjoyed swimming, working in the yard and loved animals of all kinds. Kelly leaves to cherish her memories, her parents; step-brother, Mike (Ramona) Davis...
James “Jimmy” E. Castleman, 76, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 5:02 a.m. on July 22, 2018 at his residence is Forsyth, IL. James was born on September 7, 1941 in Olmstead, IL, the son of Willis Wadw and Edna (Morris) Castleman. He married Rosie Colter in 1959 and they had two children,...