Laura B. Riser's Obituary
Decatur-Laura B. Riser, 72, of Decatur, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Laura was born June 8, 1941 in McLeansboro, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Jenny (Lasater) Biggerstaff. She ran a daycare service out of her home for over thirty years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She married Sylvester Riser April 3, 1960 in Bartonville, Illinois.
She leaves behind her husband Sylvester, children Tamara Sue Murphy of Eldridge, Iowa and Terry Riser and wife Gretchen of Forsyth, grandchildren Chris and Chuck Murphy and Alexis and Aiden Riser and several brothers and sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.
Memorial services to celebrate Laura’s life will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Forsyth Baptist Church, 144 E. Cox St. Forsyth. Memorials may be directed to American Stroke Association or the Forsyth Baptist Church.
The family of Laura B. Riser is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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