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Adam Agee
Jan. 21, 2024
Adam Agee, 48, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Springfield, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Wilma Verrill
Jan. 21, 2024
Wilma Verrill, 94, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Sally Jo Morehouse
Jan. 18, 2024
The world lost a gem in the coal mine of humanity on January 18th, 2024. SALLY JO MOREHOUSE (PRYCZYNSKI) was introduced to the world June 17th, 1951. Her presenters were "Fuzz" and Pearl Pryczynski who exited the scene before her. As a child Sally did her best to antagonize her siblings, Lennie...
Dr. Martha May Moore
Jan. 15, 2024
Dr. Martha May Moore age 74, of Little Rock Arkansas passed away on Monday January 15, 2024, from complications of cancer and pneumonia. Martha was born in Oxford, North Carolina on February 17,1949 to Dr. E. Leon Moore from Blackshear Georgia and Dorothea (McNeal) Moore from Macon County...
Junior D. Logan
Jan. 15, 2024
DECATUR- Junior D. Logan, 83 of Decatur, passed away at 5:45 AM Monday, January 15, 2024, at Fair Havens Senior Living, Decatur. Services to celebrate Junior’s life will be held at 11 AM Monday, January 22, 2024, at the Wesley United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Carolyn Kirby
Jan. 14, 2024
Carolyn Mae Kirby, 76, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 8:40 P.M. on Sunday (01-14-2024) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born on March 11, 1947, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert Belke and Sylvia Faye (Cowger) Belke. She married Kent Lyle Kirby on May 8, 1985. They were married for...
James Michael Kreher
Jan. 13, 2024
James Michael Kreher, 72, of Harristown, Illinois, passed away January 13, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, Illinois. “Mike” was born in Decatur, Illinois, on June 26, 1951, the son of James and Betty (Augustine) Kreher. He worked with his father at the filling station in his...
Doris Jane Logan
Jan. 12, 2024
Decatur – Doris Jane Logan, 85, of Decatur passed away January 12, 2024, at Imboden Creek Nursing Home. She was born on September 29, 1938, in Decatur to Henry Vincent Duncan and Edna (Coay) Duncan. She attended Decatur High and Brown’s Business College. She married the love of her life, Derald...
Betty L. Peck
Jan. 11, 2024
Betty L. Peck, 93, of Decatur passed away on January 11, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 2, 1930, in Decatur, IL to Lewis and Pauline Smith. Betty is survived by her sons, Greg Peck and Gary Peck; grandchildren Angie (Tom) Rucker, Dana (Shawn) Wilderman, Brad (Nicole) Peck, Doug Peck and...
William D. "Bill" Butcher
Jan. 10, 2024
Mount Auburn - William D. “Bill” Butcher, passed away at 8:10 am Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Villa Health Care East, Sherman, with his family by his side. Masonic services will be held at 10:45 AM to celebrate Bill’s life on Saturday January 27, 2024, in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home....
Karen Lee Wulfekuehler-Zaiz
Jan. 06, 2024
Karen Lee Wulfekuehler-Zaiz, a name synonymous with resilience and a sprinkle of humor, embarked on her final journey on January 6, 2024, departing peacefully at home. Born on August 24, 1957, in St. Louis County, Missouri, to Eugene and Gloria Wulfekuehler, Karen's life was full of experiences...
Karen Zaiz
Jan. 06, 2024
Karen Zaiz, 66, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Forsyth, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.